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Title: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 08, 2020, 11:09:04 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM1qKV1pPhk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM1qKV1pPhk)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 08, 2020, 11:13:04 AM Eastern
this would be great...


https://www.foxsports.com/midwest/story/mlb-mlbpa-starting-season-empty-ballparks-phoenix-arizona-040620
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 08, 2020, 03:27:22 PM Eastern
But what happened to the rest of it?[size=78%] [/size] :huh: :'(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 08, 2020, 06:26:54 PM Eastern
But what happened to the rest of it? :huh: :'(

it was getting too political even though it’s all anyone is talking about with no sports going on, we could put it back, but I think it got to be too much for a sports site



maybe we can put it back up on the other side and rename the thread "today's horseshit"...
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 08, 2020, 06:27:56 PM Eastern
@22:00, yup, that's why women like Harley's  :uh-huh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvYcjlgGbSQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvYcjlgGbSQ)




that's a pretty good channel on YouTube, lots of interesting interviews
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday April 08, 2020, 07:35:53 PM Eastern

it was getting too political, we could put it back, but I think it got to be too much for a sports site


maybe we can put it back up on the other side and rename the thread "today's horseshit"...
Or just CNN🤣
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 10, 2020, 08:13:14 AM Eastern
This will keep ya from getting bored 😉
https://youtu.be/Dre5MGhPSWs (https://youtu.be/Dre5MGhPSWs)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Friday April 10, 2020, 02:20:12 PM Eastern

This is a good idea.  [size=78%]Great for the local hotels.  Didn't the NHL think about this potential idea first?[/size]
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this would be great...


https://www.foxsports.com/midwest/story/mlb-mlbpa-starting-season-empty-ballparks-phoenix-arizona-040620 (https://www.foxsports.com/midwest/story/mlb-mlbpa-starting-season-empty-ballparks-phoenix-arizona-040620)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 10, 2020, 02:34:23 PM Eastern
This is a good idea.  [size=78%]Great for the local hotels.  Didn't the NHL think about this potential idea first?[/size]



when the league shut downs were first being talked about a month ago, a few hockey players said there is no way there are playing in empty arenas. I could see baseball doing it just to get the season started.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 10, 2020, 03:52:45 PM Eastern

when the league shut downs were first being talked about a month ago, a few hockey players said there is no way there are playing in empty arenas. I could see baseball doing it just to get the season started.


that and MLB makes more TV money
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 13, 2020, 11:04:33 PM Eastern
if we had a ship capable of light speed we could get to the center of the Milky Way in 26,000 years
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday April 13, 2020, 11:42:28 PM Eastern
So your sayin' there's a chance!?!?!  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 08:34:26 AM Eastern
if we had a ship capable of light speed we could get to the center of the Milky Way in 26,000 years


HELLOOO...that's why we use a warp drive.  :raspberry:


Yes, I'm bored too.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 12:21:28 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l23C_abF8ZE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l23C_abF8ZE)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 02:19:04 PM Eastern

HELLOOO...that's why we use a warp drive.  :raspberry:


Yes, I'm bored too.


the best part is warp drive is theoretically possible
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 03:10:55 PM Eastern

HELLOOO...that's why we use a warp drive.  :raspberry:


Yes, I'm bored too.
Jack Daniels is my preferred method of time travel😁
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 04:51:52 PM Eastern
Jack Daniels is my preferred method of time travel😁
:snicker:


Does it send you forward or backward or back and forth?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 07:10:30 PM Eastern
:snicker:


Does it send you forward or backward or back and forth?
Yup.    Occasionally side to side too, at least I think . . .
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday April 14, 2020, 09:26:15 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l23C_abF8ZE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l23C_abF8ZE)

That was interesting.

Thanks for posting that Barf.    :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 15, 2020, 05:38:05 PM Eastern
I'm still bored

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 15, 2020, 05:38:31 PM Eastern
So Bored.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 15, 2020, 05:38:56 PM Eastern
So completely friggin bored
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 15, 2020, 05:48:37 PM Eastern
Told you I was bored  :raspberry:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 15, 2020, 10:46:16 PM Eastern
for fuck sake man...




and you need an all of the above option- fixed it
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 16, 2020, 09:09:54 AM Eastern
Told you I was bored  :raspberry:
How bout a game/study of “How many drinks does it take for (random things) to happen to “How many drinks does it take to not be able to do (other random things), with the same drink to keep the ABV consistent, & test w/ different factors ie (no H2O/food vs w/ H20/food, time of day, same activities etc). Then track gains/losses of each scenario.

For example: (Coming up a w/silly drinking game) took 1 Ultra,  witH no H2O/no food, 3 tumblr of coffee @ 9AM while smoking a cigar outside with Lady wrking in bedroom .  Next day Id see if I can make one up with no beer w/ the same factors, then drink til I can’t come up with one
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 16, 2020, 10:46:49 AM Eastern
I hardly even miss Hockey at this point.  I mean I do, but by this time of the year, it's like a typical end to a disappointing Caps playoff run...It's over and I've moved on.


Sucks...would have like to see if the MEN on the team could pull it together for a run.


Now next year will just be a reset of the same ole same ole.  Same TR at the helm, Same goalie, only now with a ridiculous contract.  Same team of AGING stars who are another year older.
I would have like a playoff run (or 1 and done) to help move the team in one direction or another.  Now we in the same boat as last year only our boat just keeps getting older.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 18, 2020, 07:25:53 PM Eastern
We bored yet? Just checkin'.. Im ready for some  :clown: :poop: meselfs!!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 19, 2020, 12:34:43 PM Eastern
We bored yet? Just checkin'.. Im ready for some  :clown: :poop: meselfs!!  :uh-huh:






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL46De9I52A
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday April 20, 2020, 11:39:51 AM Eastern
I hardly even miss Hockey at this point.  I mean I do, but by this time of the year, it's like a typical end to a disappointing Caps playoff run...It's over and I've moved on.


Sucks...would have like to see if the MEN on the team could pull it together for a run.


Now next year will just be a reset of the same ole same ole.  Same TR at the helm, Same goalie, only now with a ridiculous contract.  Same team of AGING stars who are another year older.
I would have like a playoff run (or 1 and done) to help move the team in one direction or another.  Now we in the same boat as last year only our boat just keeps getting older.
This should help
https://youtu.be/c7tvfdSjRE4 (https://youtu.be/c7tvfdSjRE4)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday April 22, 2020, 04:40:35 PM Eastern
Just checking in.
Still here.    :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 22, 2020, 08:53:22 PM Eastern
Check check  :hearts:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 23, 2020, 09:21:18 AM Eastern
NFL DRAFT STARTS TONIGHT!!
https://youtu.be/MsSNqX6fnmw (https://youtu.be/MsSNqX6fnmw)
(I have no idea who the blonde broad is that is lipsyncimg this, but at least they finally brought Joan  in for this. I mean anyone can’t hear that song is I H8 My Self For Loving You is utterly clueless.  Never miss a chance to see Joan live)

Anyway, tonight Our Redskins (that name just rules) at #2, Lions at #3. . . at least one if not both want to trade down, and plenty wanna trade up. This is gonna be fun!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 23, 2020, 12:33:41 PM Eastern
Skins take Chase Young, or we riot!!  :raised-eyebrow: :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 23, 2020, 02:09:59 PM Eastern
Skins take Chase Young, or we riot!!  :raised-eyebrow: :raspberry:
Funny thing is, it’s gonna be hard for him to be effective with little help on the DLine, and a questionable O which would lead to facing the run more.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 23, 2020, 03:25:57 PM Eastern
the Skins won't win shit until danny boy sells the team to someone who gives a shit
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 23, 2020, 04:50:03 PM Eastern
Im actually feeling pretty good about the D and D line.. Del Rio's 4-3: Sweat, Kerrigan, Ioannidis, Young.. Still gonna be 2-3 years before we see "fruit" imo, but at least Im feeling optimistic again.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 23, 2020, 05:06:53 PM Eastern
the Skins won't win shit until danny boy sells the team to someone who gives a shit
Yeah, Danny-boy FLAT OUT sucks!! Maybe he’ll learn one day, but I’ll always like him for refusing to change one of, maybe the most bad ass logos in sports
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWUTdNKU8AIffu6.jpg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 23, 2020, 06:10:38 PM Eastern
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWUhIDlWkAA3_mK?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 23, 2020, 07:52:50 PM Eastern
I remember dad asking me to get him a beer and encouraging me to open it for him, must've been in the 2nd grade at the time
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 23, 2020, 08:47:45 PM Eastern
I remember dad asking me to get him a beer and encouraging me to open it for him, must've been in the 2nd grade at the time
Shit that was routine for Dad, my uncles, and there friends 🤣
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 23, 2020, 10:47:49 PM Eastern
Well shit, no riot for us..  :yawn:  DC Welcomes Chase Young to the Washington Redskins!!  :uh-huh: 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 23, 2020, 11:42:59 PM Eastern
Well shit, no riot for us..  :yawn:  DC Welcomes Chase Young to the Washington Redskins!!  :uh-huh:




who  :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 24, 2020, 09:42:41 AM Eastern



who  :huh:
The best D-Lineman, maybe best player in the draft.  Also a hometown boy (Upper Marlboro), and grew up a Skins fan
https://youtu.be/I2XFiwnCJeU (https://youtu.be/I2XFiwnCJeU)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 24, 2020, 09:43:31 AM Eastern



who  :huh:


Don't be hatin'!!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 24, 2020, 12:37:32 PM Eastern
YEEESSS!!!!!  This Dem senator is spot on for us former Dems that want no part of the hypocritical, bigoted, Ethnocentric Hate Group the Dems and Lefties world wide has become (more on this on other threads)
In another tweet Thursday, Jones accused Democrats of acting like "the bigots they claim to hate." (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vernon-jones-reverses-resignation-democrats-bigots)
"The way the Democrat Party has treated me this past week has made one thing clear: they are the bigots they claim to hate and I won’t be silent about it," he said. (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vernon-jones-reverses-resignation-democrats-bigots)
In an accompanying video, Jones said: "I will continue to let the Democratic Party know that the bigotry within this party is hurting African-Americans -- and more and more African-Americans are thinking independently." (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vernon-jones-reverses-resignation-democrats-bigots)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 24, 2020, 03:45:40 PM Eastern
. . . Watching Hogan’s speech, and couldn’t resist
https://youtu.be/GwSh0dAaqIA (https://youtu.be/GwSh0dAaqIA)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 24, 2020, 06:59:22 PM Eastern
Who's Hogan.  And what was he speaking about?


Was it one of His hero's


 :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 24, 2020, 07:58:39 PM Eastern
Who's Hogan.  And what was he speaking about?


Was it one of His hero's


 :raspberry:
🤣. MDs governor. He’s had a very, animated, sign language guy.   I just though Garret Morris was better 😁
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday April 25, 2020, 03:58:53 PM Eastern

This is awesome, and a grade A class move by Coach Riverahttps://www.facebook.com/102381354573/posts/10158552036814574/?vh=e (https://www.facebook.com/102381354573/posts/10158552036814574/?vh=e)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 25, 2020, 06:17:41 PM Eastern
mine has similar feelings..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday April 30, 2020, 07:59:38 AM Eastern
Here’s a video for a few LOLs at Lefty Lunatic Loser Wierdos.  However, one part is definitely NOT funny, though it Is not surprising & further goes to prove the hypocrisy of the LLLWs (😇🤘) and how dangerous this social trend can be.


No the less, Bearing is one of the best YouTubers: intelligent, logical, and by golly absolutely flat out hysterical!
https://youtu.be/ONev3v61Exg (https://youtu.be/ONev3v61Exg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 30, 2020, 04:09:33 PM Eastern
Here’s a video for a few LOLs at Lefty Lunatic Loser Wierdos.  However, one part is definitely NOT funny, though it Is not surprising & further goes to prove the hypocrisy of the LLLWs (😇🤘) and how dangerous this social trend can be.


No the less, Bearing is one of the best YouTubers: intelligent, logical, and by golly absolutely flat out hysterical!
https://youtu.be/ONev3v61Exg (https://youtu.be/ONev3v61Exg)


I never even heard the team Poly-amorous before.  I've got to get out more.  Well, actually....No...I think I need to just stay in more.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 30, 2020, 06:04:42 PM Eastern

I never even heard the team Poly-amorous before.  I've got to get out more.  Well, actually....No...I think I need to just stay in more.


that's not polyamorous, that's 4 losers that would not otherwise get laid
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 30, 2020, 08:09:11 PM Eastern

that's not polyamorous, that's 4 losers that would not otherwise get laid


Ahem, Mr Alta, we have warned you time and again, you may not use accurately descriptive terminology when applying it to persons of a liberal persuasion.
The term loser has been deemed as politically incorrect and can no longer be used in the English language.  You simply cannot refer to a being as a loser...you must use approved gender and feeling neutral terminology so as not to inflict emotional damage or to infer these beings are of less standing than others.  The term loser is racist, sexist, gender insensitive, and infers negative connotation.  It may no longer be used.


And NO, you can no longer use the term to refer to a team or combatant that does not win either.  They are simply less winners...or second best achievers.


 :raspberry:


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 30, 2020, 08:54:12 PM Eastern
there are only two genders




change my mind
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 30, 2020, 08:55:04 PM Eastern

Ahem, Mr Alta, we have warned you time and again, you may not use accurately descriptive terminology when applying it to persons of a liberal persuasion.
The term loser has been deemed as politically incorrect and can no longer be used in the English language.  You simply cannot refer to a being as a loser...you must use approved gender and feeling neutral terminology so as not to inflict emotional damage or to infer these beings are of less standing than others.  The term loser is racist, sexist, gender insensitive, and infers negative connotation.  It may no longer be used.


And NO, you can no longer use the term to refer to a team or combatant that does not win either.  They are simply less winners...or second best achievers.


 :raspberry:


second place is the first loser
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday May 01, 2020, 10:15:36 AM Eastern
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Bears on a roll!!!  🤣🤣🤣The Fat Sex Therapist 🤣🤣🤣🤣 holy fucking shit!!!!  I have to watch this 3x and I’m still cracking up!!

https://youtu.be/10p26cQktoQ (https://youtu.be/10p26cQktoQ)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday May 02, 2020, 08:37:08 PM Eastern
Here ya go Rich!!


https://youtu.be/M-O5QTpBvHw (https://youtu.be/M-O5QTpBvHw)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 03, 2020, 11:03:52 AM Eastern
Looks to be a bit nippy out west!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday May 03, 2020, 11:25:21 AM Eastern
Looks to be a bit nippy out west!!
I’m gonna go out on a limb (no pun intended), & assume this didn’t do to well with a large portion of the male demo in San Fran 🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 04, 2020, 01:11:24 PM Eastern
I’m gonna go out on a limb (no pun intended), & assume this didn’t do to well with a large portion of the male demo in San Fran 🤣🤣🤣


No doubt they're offended..  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday May 04, 2020, 03:24:09 PM Eastern

No doubt they're offended..  :rofl:
Or jealous their implants didn’t turn out that good  :lmao:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 04, 2020, 04:46:01 PM Eastern
Now that's my kind of weather.  :)


 my wife has the same "problem"
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 04, 2020, 08:44:00 PM Eastern
there was weather   :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 05, 2020, 08:32:26 AM Eastern
I "watched" the 2009 G7 of 1st round yesterday..Caps vs Rangers.  It was on NBCSN Washington at some point recently and I taped it.  This was the game which Federov scored late in the 3rd to win the game 2-1 (turns out Federov's last playoff goal ever).  Ovie was so excited he jumped on Federov and knocked him down to the ice against the boards.  Imagine that...Caps winning a G7 playoff game.


Sadly, it wasn't the whole game live, it was most of the game, slightly abbreviated, but instead of the game's play by play, it was Joe B and Locker talking live to Matt Bradley while the game was playing.  They weren't even really following the game.  It was kind of distracting.  I would prefer to watch one or the other, not half-ass watch both at the same time.
It was actually quite annoying - you couldn't really get into the flow of the game.  They had the game on about 2/3 of the screen with live video feed of the other three stacked on the 1/3 screen from their "remote" locations.


I did not enjoy it.  I was bummed because I was looking forward to watching it.  This makes we wonder how exciting NHL games will be with no fans in attendance.


I hear Korean baseball is going to be broadcast live soon.  :huh:


Now I DID watch and enjoy this weekend Game 6 and Game 7 of the Nats winning the World Series last year.  This was such an awesome playoff run.  They overcame so many little bumps in the road to accomplish this.  I wish I had them all on tape.  I only have Games 6 and 7.
Also, with it on DVR, you can skip past all the commercials and even FF 20 seconds between pitches and condense a 3+ hour game to about 75 minutes.

Also wish I had the Caps Stanley Cup run recorded.  I had several of them, but I did NOT know that DVR's auto delete items after a certain time period  :'(




Go Caps.


Go Nats.


Go....Naps.  (that's my p.c. nickname for whatever the Korean baseball league is)  :raspberry:




Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 05, 2020, 08:37:43 AM Eastern
I watched The Pacific again, it's the companion series to Band of Brothers, apparently Nips was a common nickname given to the enemy
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday May 05, 2020, 01:52:26 PM Eastern
I "watched" the 2009 G7 of 1st round yesterday..Caps vs Rangers.  It was on NBCSN Washington at some point recently and I taped it.  This was the game which Federov scored late in the 3rd to win the game 2-1 (turns out Federov's last playoff goal ever).  Ovie was so excited he jumped on Federov and knocked him down to the ice against the boards.  Imagine that...Caps winning a G7 playoff game.


Sadly, it wasn't the whole game live, it was most of the game, slightly abbreviated, but instead of the game's play by play, it was Joe B and Locker talking live to Matt Bradley while the game was playing.  They weren't even really following the game.  It was kind of distracting.  I would prefer to watch one or the other, not half-ass watch both at the same time.
It was actually quite annoying - you couldn't really get into the flow of the game.  They had the game on about 2/3 of the screen with live video feed of the other three stacked on the 1/3 screen from their "remote" locations.


I did not enjoy it.  I was bummed because I was looking forward to watching it.  This makes we wonder how exciting NHL games will be with no fans in attendance.


I hear Korean baseball is going to be broadcast live soon.  :huh:


Now I DID watch and enjoy this weekend Game 6 and Game 7 of the Nats winning the World Series last year.  This was such an awesome playoff run.  They overcame so many little bumps in the road to accomplish this.  I wish I had them all on tape.  I only have Games 6 and 7.
Also, with it on DVR, you can skip past all the commercials and even FF 20 seconds between pitches and condense a 3+ hour game to about 75 minutes.

Also wish I had the Caps Stanley Cup run recorded.  I had several of them, but I did NOT know that DVR's auto delete items after a certain time period  :'(




Go Caps.


Go Nats.


Go....Naps.  (that's my p.c. nickname for whatever the Korean baseball league is)  :raspberry:
I was at that game, one of the most FUN times I had at a hockey game (though like most, details are fuzzy), or any sporting event I myself wasn’t playin in
When Feds (aka God), scored that, I was wearin my Fedorov jersey, backwards Tiger-hat,  and went flat out plumb nuts! I ran down from row F, made a right, and musta ran half way around the booth high fivin every one! 

I forget who it was, but it was said they never heard a hockey arena that loud. . . Now that’s Caps hockey!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 05, 2020, 03:06:58 PM Eastern
I was at that game, one of the most FUN times I had at a hockey game (though like most, details are fuzzy), or any sporting event I myself wasn’t playin in
When Feds (aka God), scored that, I was wearin my Fedorov jersey, backwards Tiger-hat,  and went flat out plumb nuts! I ran down from row F, made a right, and musta ran half way around the booth high fivin every one! 

I forget who it was, but it was said they never heard a hockey arena that loud. . . Now that’s Caps hockey!


That's actually one thing I remember from watching this "replay"..They did ask Matt Bradley about the noise and they all commented that is was as loud as they ever heard it anywhere.
Too bad I couldn't relive any of that with this replay  >:(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 06, 2020, 09:08:14 PM Eastern
So....I'm still bored.
I'm currently at work (diligently working) and "watching" 2018 Stanley Cup year run....Round 2-game 2 vs the Hens on my PC.
(BTW - much gratis to AJ for the tech assistance and originally posting (long time ago) torrent links for downloading)
Anyway, my observation as I mostly listen and partly watch the game is....NBC announcers are so obviously in favor of the Hens it is embarrassing.  I am listening and have to stop and replay things they are talking about to watch "their point of view" and it is totally biased.  I mean, we all know this, but two years later and it is disgusting how bad they are.


I realize now (way too late, and no way am I downloading 5gb files again) that I COULD have downloaded the Canadian feed for some of these games.
Actually, I think I will for one game and see how different it is.
I know I'm a homer, but man do I miss Joe B calling the games.  He is SO much better.


AND...
it's currently 2-0 Caps at the end of the 1st pd of game 2 and the Caps have 20 SOG in the 1st.


 so....


FUCK YOU PENGUINS and YOUR GAY, ASS-FUCKING, HEN-SUCKING, CROSBY-LOVING announcers.  :raspberry:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 06, 2020, 09:09:31 PM Eastern
Wait, I meant, I'm "working from home" because I can't be at work violating Guvnah Blackface's stay at home order.   ;)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 06, 2020, 10:08:11 PM Eastern
Wait, I meant, I'm "working from home" because I can't be at work violating Guvnah Blackface's stay at home order.   ;)

I must've missed something. I'm not aware of a stay at home legally binding order. I thought it was more of a suggestion, as all the friking parks are closed because it's apparently a bad thing to get excersize and old fashioned vitamin D.

Reston has padlocked all the tennis courts, not that it effects me. But come on. Meanwhile the two golf courses in Reston have never been busier, ever.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 06, 2020, 10:54:17 PM Eastern
CAPS WIN!  CAPS WIN!


Gawd...do I LOVE beating the fuckin Hens in the playoffs.


Final Score:  Caps-4, Hens/NBC/Refs-1   :raspberry:


Series tied 1-1


Go Caps!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 06, 2020, 11:05:22 PM Eastern
Calendar wise....we should be right about the end of the second round of the 2020 SC playoffs about now.   :'(

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday May 07, 2020, 07:36:49 AM Eastern
Calendar wise....we should be right about the end of the second round of the 2020 SC playoffs about now.   :'(
Well that’s optimistic 🤣
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 07, 2020, 09:15:40 AM Eastern
Well that’s optimistic 🤣


Well I didn't necessarily mean the CAPS would still be playing, but it's nice to dream  (as most long term Caps Fans have done for multiple decades)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday May 07, 2020, 03:08:21 PM Eastern

Well I didn't necessarily mean the CAPS would still be playing, but it's nice to dream  (as most long term Caps Fans have done for multiple decades)
🤣🤣😁. Touché
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday May 07, 2020, 03:10:17 PM Eastern
For those of us of questionable sobriety at this par-ticular point in time, and/or just wanna drink to my “narcissism” 😁
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=2bwo8_AuLxA&feature=share (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=2bwo8_AuLxA&feature=share)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 07, 2020, 10:42:17 PM Eastern
For those of us of questionable sobriety at this par-ticular point in time, and/or just wanna drink to my “narcissism”
Post says 3:10pm.. Bro, you win!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 08, 2020, 09:33:41 AM Eastern
CAPS WIN!  CAPS WIN!


Gawd...do I LOVE beating the fuckin Hens in the playoffs.


Final Score:  Caps-4, Hens/NBC/Refs-1   :raspberry:


Series tied 1-1


Go Caps!






CAPS WIN AGAIN!
Caps won Game 3, now up 2-1 in the series.
Love beating those fucking Hens, and in their barn too.  When we scored it was so quiet in the arena you could hear the caps bench and guys on the ice actually hooting and hollering.  Too bad I have to listen to Penis Head the whole game...so annoying.
Not getting my hopes up, but this feels like we could actually beat the Hens in a playoff series this year. :praying:

Caps are outplaying them, getting more scoring chances.  Ovi looks determined and has pep in his step.

GO CAPS!



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday May 09, 2020, 05:24:03 AM Eastern
Post says 3:10pm.. Bro, you win!!  :rofl:
Yeeeeah, I was be-hind sched-ule at that point😁
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 11, 2020, 08:02:50 AM Eastern
Caps Win Game 5!!!


we dropped game 4 in Shitsburgh,, but came home and beat them some bitches in Game 5.


Up 3 games to 2.  You know....teams that win game 5 usually go on and win the series.  Although, I don't think we want to go on what "usually" happens in Caps vs Hens series.  IMO Caps look better than the Hens this year.  Despite what the NBC talking heads try to make you believe, the Hens aint all that.  They keep talking about team speed but the Caps appear to be the faster team.  I mean we have seen SO many odd-man rushes for the Caps, but every lead-in to a commercial break shows the Hens chances.  It almost as if NBC is pulling for the Hens and trying to convince us they are the better team.  FU NBC  :raspberry:


As much as I'd like to see the Caps win game 7 at home....I don't think my heart could take it, so lets close this out next game in Shitsburgh.


GO CAPS!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 11, 2020, 10:05:51 AM Eastern
I heard Nicky was injured? Is he gonna make game 6??  :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:04:08 AM Eastern
I heard Nicky was injured? Is he gonna make game 6??  :huh:
See you jinx. They just showed Nic walking in with his hand bandaged. He’s out.
Wilson is still out on “suspension” for his third game. (Suspended 3 games for...being a hockey player...and one who “may” hit Cindy.
Sure hope Ovi and Holtby show up big this game.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:05:40 AM Eastern
What :huh:   caps get a PP In Shitsburgh?
And Oshie hits a post
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:09:20 AM Eastern
Olesiak is one big rig

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:14:58 AM Eastern
What :huh:   caps get a PP In Shitsburgh?
And Oshie hits a post
And didn’t take long to even it up
Hens get PP
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:31:54 AM Eastern
0-0 end of 1st
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:37:02 AM Eastern
Chaison  scores!

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:37:43 AM Eastern
That’s right, I said Chaison.
Fed by Walker.
WTH
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:42:36 AM Eastern
The Hens have three oddities on their team:
A giant (Olesiak)
An ogre (Malkin the Shrek)
Gay porn star (Cindy)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:46:55 AM Eastern
About halfway they 2nd and it’s all Caps at the moment. Breakaways, odd man rushes, scoring chances...Caps are dominating
Hens are...slashing
Hens look tired
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:52:04 AM Eastern
Fucking Hens score
Bad deflection off Stephos stick
Letang shot
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 12:52:38 AM Eastern
Well that woke the crowd...didn’t realize how quiet it really had been
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 01:52:53 AM Eastern
Still 1-1 with 5 minutes left

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 01:53:32 AM Eastern
Going to OT. Yikes. Heart can’t take this

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 02:05:48 AM Eastern
Kuzy !!!!!
OT winner!!!
I don’t believe it
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 01:54:07 PM Eastern
what channel was this on?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 06:36:40 PM Eastern
They'll choke vs the Lightning.. Always do.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 06:48:01 PM Eastern
what channel was this on?


I recorded all 24 games recently (MKV files) to my laptop (many thanks again to AJ), and then watching them on TV with a HDMI cord from Laptop.  I have no real internet connection at home, so I couldn't figure another way to watch on the big TV.


I'm not a big A/V guy, but I did upgrade to a new TV this year.

Although...watching a 720p recording on a 4k TV aint all that. But it's still great watching Caps playoffs in Mid May ;D




speaking of...its a Samsung 65"...something 4K UHD TV and I connected JBL soundbar and speakers via BLuetooth, originally (like 2 months ago) but it lost connection about a week ago, and I have tried and failed 15 times to get it to reconnect.  I connect JBL to my phone in 10 seconds.  I've turned every other bluetooth item off in the house and the TV still won't find the soundbar that is 6" away.


The sound bar also has an optical connection, USB, Aux, and HDMI.  Problem is the TV only has HDMI as inputs and no AUX and I can't get the optical to work either, and I REALLY don't know what I'm doing but it's a bit frustrating.  And I'm partially deaf (seriously) so I really need some other alternatives anyway cause the family can't stand to be in the same room if I'm watching anything  ;D
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 12, 2020, 11:28:40 PM Eastern
Your new 4k won't accept a "stream" from the laptop? If it's a "smart tv" it will.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 12:02:04 AM Eastern
my soundbar has settings that need to be selected for optical, standard or Bluetooth connection, and I have to reset it to optical every time the power goes out. I'm not fond of having everything run on Bluetooth and avoid it if at all possible






several years ago I had to put a 50" 4K in the bedroom, so I could read the on screen TV guide without my glasses on  :(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 05:37:01 PM Eastern
Your new 4k won't accept a "stream" from the laptop? If it's a "smart tv" it will.


You frickin fish guys...always dreaming about streams.  Although you FLA peeps are likely more lakes and oceans types


My smart TV might, but my TV operator might not be that smart.  WTH is a "stream"?.  I don't have wifi available.
 and the laptop thing is okay.
The sound bar is annoying as fuck.  Although....I don't need to hear Penishead any louder that's for sure.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 05:55:40 PM Eastern

You frickin fish guys...always dreaming about streams.  Although you FLA peeps are likely more lakes and oceans types


My smart TV might, but my TV operator might not be that smart.  WTH is a "stream"?.  I don't have wifi available.
 and the laptop thing is okay.
The sound bar is annoying as fuck.  Although....I don't need to hear Penishead any louder that's for sure.
Their are three things that will solve all of this:
1. Apple TV
2. PS4
3. Respective Apps.


The Apple TV or PS4 have all the apps to needed. PS4 has the browser and can do 4K (you’ll need an Ethernet cable)
Link to your receiver via HDMI & you’re good
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 06:43:49 PM Eastern
my soundbar has settings that need to be selected for optical, standard or Bluetooth connection, and I have to reset it to optical every time the power goes out. I'm not fond of having everything run on Bluetooth and avoid it if at all possible






several years ago I had to put a 50" 4K in the bedroom, so I could read the on screen TV guide without my glasses on  :(


Yeah, last couple years only, I've been introduced to the "reading glasses" phenomena.  Very annoying concept to someone who HAD better than great vision their whole life.  Now I can't see shit that closer than arm's length (good thing me arms is so short)




So your soundbar is connected directly to TV with optical cable or does it go through a ..."receiver" or Tuner or something?
I tried the optical cable between TV and soundbar and got no sound (and changed audio output on TV to Optical..and selected optical on the soundbar)
I mean, I really not a A/V guy, but I can plug stuff in.  I've never used an optical cable before.


I actually went and downloaded the manual just now for the soundbar and it sounds like my TV has this ARC setting turned off.  I shall see next time I have an hour to be frustrated by technology and feel like looking for my glasses so I can read the manual. :snicker:



Or maybe I will just shoot Lil a PM and she can help me.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 08:33:15 PM Eastern

Yeah, last couple years only, I've been introduced to the "reading glasses" phenomena.  Very annoying concept to someone who HAD better than great vision their whole life.  Now I can't see shit that closer than arm's length (good thing me arms is so short)




So your soundbar is connected directly to TV with optical cable or does it go through a ..."receiver" or Tuner or something?
I tried the optical cable between TV and soundbar and got no sound (and changed audio output on TV to Optical..and selected optical on the soundbar)
I mean, I really not a A/V guy, but I can plug stuff in.  I've never used an optical cable before.


I actually went and downloaded the manual just now for the soundbar and it sounds like my TV has this ARC setting turned off.  I shall see next time I have an hour to be frustrated by technology and feel like looking for my glasses so I can read the manual. :snicker:



Or maybe I will just shoot Lil a PM and she can help me.  :raspberry:


opitcal cable direct between tv and sound bar, I use a separate output from the tv if I want to run it through the stereo
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 09:54:13 PM Eastern

Yeah, last couple years only, I've been introduced to the "reading glasses" phenomena.  Very annoying concept to someone who HAD better than great vision their whole life.  Now I can't see shit that closer than arm's length (good thing me arms is so short)




So your soundbar is connected directly to TV with optical cable or does it go through a ..."receiver" or Tuner or something?
I tried the optical cable between TV and soundbar and got no sound (and changed audio output on TV to Optical..and selected optical on the soundbar)




Wha????
I mean, I really not a A/V guy, but I can plug stuff in.  I've never used an optical cable before.


I actually went and downloaded the manual just now for the soundbar and it sounds like my TV has this ARC setting turned off.  I shall see next time I have an hour to be frustrated by technology and feel like looking for my glasses so I can read the manual. :snicker:



Or maybe I will just shoot Lil a PM and she can help me.  :raspberry:




 8-0
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 11:47:39 PM Eastern

You frickin fish guys...always dreaming about streams.  Although you FLA peeps are likely more lakes and oceans types


St.Johns.River.All.Day.Long  :thumbsup:


Oh here, I made ya a video: :snicker: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEo3iuT6zKg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEo3iuT6zKg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday May 13, 2020, 11:55:59 PM Eastern
 :-|
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 12:31:58 AM Eastern
So....
 I’m home finally and I took my flash drive (that I used to copy the mkv Files I downloaded from my high speed internet work computer to my laptop) and Plugged it directly into my smart tv and
Holy shit I can play the games directly from the flash drive.
I guess I just figured the TV could not play the mkv files directly without software platform to run the video
(Told you I could basically plug shit in but am not an a/v guy)


And riddle me this....WTF is the picture so much better than it was playing from my laptop/hdmi cord? It is the same damn file (well it’s a different game but I can’t imagine one game was higher quality than another). One of you smart guys explain that sometime
Maybe my laptop video settings are set too low? But I figured the laptop would play the files at the res they were recorded at? Holy cow I can’t believe how much better this pic is now.
I may have to go back and watch the Hens get whipped in better quality and see Cindy’s tears crystal clear  ;D


AND


I tried one more time on the sound bar with the HDMI (arc) connection and it worked the very 1st time.  I’m really tempted to fire up my phone to it and play Megadeath “Angry Again” at full volume and wake the house the fuck up  ;D


(I’m pretty sure AJ must have hacked into my shit and fixed it just cause he was tired of my stupidity)


So now I have the game and sound. Only prob is no FF and no Rewind. Pause works but the others say “not available”


Damn!  This picture is better!
I am like super excited
I started the Columbus series (round 1) over last night as I did not have it copied yet when I started this mess
BTW caps lost in OT to lose game 1 last night
We up 1-0 five minutes into game two
Love Joe B calling the games
I guess my 16 hour day is paying off.
Later peeps. So good  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday May 14, 2020, 12:40:36 AM Eastern
So....
 I’m home finally and I took my flash drive (that I used to copy the mkv Files I downloaded from my high speed internet work computer to my laptop) and Plugged it directly into my smart tv and
Holy shit I can play the games directly from the flash drive.
I guess I just figured the TV could not play the mkv files directly without software platform to run the video
(Told you I could basically plug shit in but am not an a/v guy)


And riddle me this....WTF is the picture so much better than it was playing from my laptop/hdmi cord? It is the same damn file (well it’s a different game but I can’t imagine one game was higher quality than another). One of you smart guys explain that sometime
Maybe my laptop video settings are set too low? But I figured the laptop would play the files at the res they were recorded at? Holy cow I can’t believe how much better this pic is now.
I may have to go back and watch the Hens get whipped in better quality and see Cindy’s tears crystal clear  ;D


AND


I tried one more time on the sound bar with the HDMI (arc) connection and it worked the very 1st time.  I’m really tempted to fire up my phone to it and play Megadeath “Angry Again” at full volume and wake the house the fuck up  ;D


(I’m pretty sure AJ must have hacked into my shit and fixed it just cause he was tired of my stupidity)


So now I have the game and sound. Only prob is no FF and no Rewind. Pause works but the others say “not available”


Damn!  This picture is better!
I am like super excited
I started the Columbus series (round 1) over last night as I did not have it copied yet when I started this mess
BTW caps lost in OT to lose game 1 last night
We up 1-0 five minutes into game two
Love Joe B calling the games
I guess my 16 hour day is paying off.
Later peeps. So good  :thumbsup:
Make sure your settings for the TV (under "Display Settings") are set to the 1280 x 720p and at 60hz refresh rate.


Right-click on desktop and click on "Display Settings", then go down and click on "Advanced Display Settings". Then choose your TV display and if needed you can click on "Display adapter Properties" for the TV display and set the resolution and refresh rate.
You also might try something other than the default Windows Media Player, which is a POS.  I recommend "VLC" https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html), as it is easy to use and is compatible with everything. I have some other recommendations for players, but they are more complex to setup.


BTW, with VLC you can setup keystrokes and mouse actions to pause/play, go forward or back "X" seconds, and you can decide how long "X" is.  It already has some default settings, you just have to look to see what they are in "Tools", "Preferences", then "Hotkeys".
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 12:48:46 AM Eastern
I downloaded and used the VLC (you told me to before)
I can’t believe how much better the picture is on the TV today. What a difference
Thanks again AJ
Only problem is my flash drive is 128GB and I think the sum of all (24) 2018 SC run totals 130GB
Meh. Such problems to have



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 12:53:09 AM Eastern
Caps up 2-0 with 5 min left in 1st
Ovie scores on PP for goal 2
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 02:07:01 PM Eastern
I fell asleep.  I will update yuns on what happens in the rest of Game 2 later.  (like much later)


 :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 07:23:21 PM Eastern
Ovie Scores on PP again.  Up 3-1


Go Caps
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 07:24:06 PM Eastern
And....Bluejackets score on a snipe shot 9 minutes into period 2.


Caps up 3-2

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 07:24:39 PM Eastern
Bearkowski not on the bench...thinking he's hurt.  Haven't seen him in about 20 min

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 07:46:58 PM Eastern
Wilson called for roughing after a whistle.
for being Tom Wilson.  He put his paws on a guy and pulled him off teammate and the guy collapses and Wilson gets penalty
Pretty fucking weak

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 07:47:39 PM Eastern
And....Jackets score 37 seconds into PP
tied 3-3 with 8 to play in 2nd


way to blow it Caps

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 07:59:29 PM Eastern
I love Orpik.  He hits, hits, hits.
He doesn't look like much but he must be a strong fucker.  And he does have a pretty good glare when he wants it.
Need some more guys like him (only not old and worn out)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:02:13 PM Eastern
Jesus Caps.


BJ's score on another PP.  I don't even know how many PP's in the game already.  A friggin lot


BJ's 3 unanswered goals, now up 4-3 with 1 minute left in second.


It's not like the Caps were sleeping the whole 2nd period but hell...3 goals
Grubby better tighten up.  Holtby's starting to grin on the bench  ;)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:12:12 PM Eastern
Ouch.  Linesman went down.  F'd his knee bad.


Caps down 4-3 end of 2

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:17:41 PM Eastern
Holy Shit.  They pulled Gruby and inserted Holtbeast for the 3rd.
I guess makes sense.  Gruby wasn't exactly soft, but 4 goals is 4 goals

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:19:43 PM Eastern
Bearkowski out with upper body injury

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:20:23 PM Eastern
Bearkowski out with upper body injury


Speaking of which....Juice will never get that injury because he HAS NO upper body  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:31:13 PM Eastern
Caps are outplaying them.  40 shots on goal.
3rd period all Caps.


hot goalie, hot goalie, hot goalie


Damn and Chaison hit the post on a deflection.  Bobrosky had no chance on it and it hits the post and bounces off his skate and then just lays in the paint and he falls on it.


40 saves with 10 minutes left in 3rd
Caps 12 shots BJ 1 shot in 10 minutes of 3rd.


Bobrosky has a SHUTOUT in the 3rd.
He has SHUTOUT the Caps since early in second
I wonder how long he can hold his current SHUTOUT



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:41:50 PM Eastern
Caps have good PP but no goal.


Now ANOTHER PP for delay of game just after the 1st pp expired.
4:51 left in the 3rd.


Got to do it now!


How about a PP hattie for Ovie.  He has 2 already.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:42:53 PM Eastern
OSHIE SCORES!!!!!!!


Tied with 3:35 to go
 :uh-huh: :uh-huh: :uh-huh: :uh-huh: :uh-huh: :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:43:34 PM Eastern
Backy perfect pass
Oshie high in slot roofs it


AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:44:44 PM Eastern
Caps have 49 shots

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:47:01 PM Eastern
Holy shit another PP.  two handed slash breaks Oshies stick in half...down right stupid


caps PP with 1:59 to play.


COME ON BOYS

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:47:44 PM Eastern
Caps have 50 shots.


Ovie has 9.


wow

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 08:49:39 PM Eastern
Carlson hits a post with 13 seconds left


52 SOG.


OT time.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 09:02:52 PM Eastern
Oh shit.  PP for BJ
Nisky...pretty weak tapped a toe and guy went down

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 09:16:11 PM Eastern
Caps should have won this about six times already.


Fucking hot SHUTOUT goalie
8 min left in OT
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 09:17:48 PM Eastern
Well I spoke too soon.


Fucking BJ's score on a rebound.


Up 2 games to none on OUR HOME ICE.


Wait...we are reviewing something?
Offsides?


under review.   :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross: :cross:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 14, 2020, 09:20:33 PM Eastern
Oh this is close....could be offsides, but not sure they have conclusive
all on if his toe is up.


SHIT.  call stands.  Game over.


down 2-0 to fricking Columbus..in OUR BARN?


F this non-playoff friggin team.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 14, 2020, 10:33:22 PM Eastern
 :huh:  schedule seems off..  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 15, 2020, 08:33:26 AM Eastern
:huh:  schedule seems off..  :raspberry:


Yeah, my flux capacitor is a little wiggy
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 17, 2020, 03:55:55 PM Eastern
Green Green Green!!


NASCRAP 400 at the lady in black, an actual real live race too, not that simulation crap
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 17, 2020, 05:24:17 PM Eastern
when did happy harddick start driving a ford??  8-0


meh, no matter, he's still an asshole..










and heat racing still fucking sucks at the truck/bush/cup level
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 17, 2020, 05:33:04 PM Eastern
learnt a few things today while fixing the antenna for the kitchen stereo, a bunch of radio stations are not what they used to be, 107.3 has been Jesus music since Christmas(not necessarily a bad thing), and DC101.1 now sucks ass


for about 10 years the only thing I use terrestrial radio for is 105.9 during the week and Nats and Caps games.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 17, 2020, 10:43:57 PM Eastern
when did happy harddick start driving a ford??  8-0

Damn, you have turned it off for a while..  :snicker:  Yep, he's still an asshole.. I don't hate the stage racing but the other unnecessary yellows and wasted laps between stages killed this one. Darlington needs long green flag runs for their to be any good racing, outside of a lap or 2 laps at the restarts.. They really need the reporters on pit road and the announcers in the booth as well. Still, Im lookin forward to Tues and Wed!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 18, 2020, 01:04:11 AM Eastern
Damn, you have turned it off for a while..  :snicker:  Yep, he's still an asshole.. I don't hate the stage racing but the other unnecessary yellows and wasted laps between stages killed this one. Darlington needs long green flag runs for their to be any good racing, outside of a lap or 2 laps at the restarts.. They really need the reporters on pit road and the announcers in the booth as well. Still, Im lookin forward to Tues and Wed!




I think I recognized about half of the names driving today, the stage racing just ruins it for me


but I was amazed there wasn't a yellow with less than 10 to go, I guess it wasn't worth pulling that horse shit on a half mile track
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 18, 2020, 12:23:35 PM Eastern
I like the stages cause they race hard to get those bonus points, but the caution that accompany them is unnecessary.. They should just waive the green/checker on that lap and award the points. But every "stage" yellow stops the race for about 7 laps.. Though, let a yellow fly with 5 or 6 to go before a stage and they'll have pit rd open and be back to green with 1 to go before the stage ends. It's silly.. Is what it is I guess.


They don't have as many of those late race faux "debris" cautions now a days, which is good. But they're still "yellow" happy anytime someone even slows down it seems. (As long as their a "name" anyway)


Oh, Darlington is over a mile, btw.. Late race yellow would of made it more interesting, but a run longer than 35 laps would of done the same.. Place eats tires and needs green flag runs.. Gordon let the cat out of the bag when he said "in his day, you had to save tires and rely on mechanical grip over all this new downforce" Which has also killed most of the side by side racing. Pretty much comes down to track position, pit stops and mistakes. Very hard to pass with all the downforce unless your car is really, REALLY good, compared to the competition.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday May 18, 2020, 06:16:37 PM Eastern
I like the stages cause they race hard to get those bonus points, but the caution that accompany them is unnecessary.. They should just waive the green/checker on that lap and award the points. But every "stage" yellow stops the race for about 7 laps.. Though, let a yellow fly with 5 or 6 to go before a stage and they'll have pit rd open and be back to green with 1 to go before the stage ends. It's silly.. Is what it is I guess.


They don't have as many of those late race faux "debris" cautions now a days, which is good. But they're still "yellow" happy anytime someone even slows down it seems. (As long as their a "name" anyway)


Oh, Darlington is over a mile, btw.. Late race yellow would of made it more interesting, but a run longer than 35 laps would of done the same.. Place eats tires and needs green flag runs.. Gordon let the cat out of the bag when he said "in his day, you had to save tires and rely on mechanical grip over all this new downforce" Which has also killed most of the side by side racing. Pretty much comes down to track position, pit stops and mistakes. Very hard to pass with all the downforce unless your car is really, REALLY good, compared to the competition.
The only race I've been to was at Darlington. . . .and, yeah, it seemed like at least half the race was run in caution.  The crowd got so pissed off that booed yellow flags like it was a football game . . .
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 19, 2020, 06:41:32 PM Eastern
Oh well, so much for more Darlington.. Looks like heavy rains the rest of the week.  :'(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 20, 2020, 06:19:04 PM Eastern
weather looks good for another dance with the lady in black, which has been moved up to 6:00pm


I did check the radar at about 6 and it was clear, apparently it rained like hell just before that, delayed start for track drying, which probably means a 7:30pm start as was originally planed


Saturday NASCRAP had their best ratings in years, helps when they are the only sport to go in three months
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 20, 2020, 07:31:22 PM Eastern
coach gives a great invocation
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 20, 2020, 07:32:02 PM Eastern
just sayin..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 20, 2020, 11:20:57 PM Eastern
That one was a little more "Lady in Black" ish.. Glad they called it. Denny had older tires and Kyle was fittin' to have a flat RF.  :uh-huh:  lol


Can't say that I was disappointed to see the 9 in the fence. Just too bad it was the 18 that got him.. Early in the season to be gettin those bullseyes on your back.


And yea, Coach does give a good invocation!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 22, 2020, 10:27:42 PM Eastern
Xfinity race was vintage Darlington! Least the finish was.. (Any coincidence they run the most horse power and least downforce of the 3 series, this year) :huh:


Our local short track advertising fans in the stands next weekend.. It's time!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 24, 2020, 06:29:52 PM Eastern
just watched the anthem and flyover for Charlotte, then had to turn the channel. Not a damn one of them is wearing a mask that would stop anything, then the crew doing elbow bumps instead of high fives when they're all in the same garage for 50 hours a week is just fucking stupid
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 25, 2020, 09:50:10 AM Eastern
Mr Popular had his first win of the season in the bank, until.. Gustafson  :snicker: 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday May 25, 2020, 10:13:09 AM Eastern
Mr Popular had his first win of the season in the bank, until.. Gustafson  :snicker:
Mick I’m 2/3, 3/4, 1/8, dependin on what scale one is usin, half in the bag, on Ep 2 of Band of Brothers, at 10 am on Memorial Day.


You ain’t that old to keep up bro!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 25, 2020, 10:17:01 PM Eastern
I did all my celebratin' yesterday.. Aint too old to keep up but when Im done, it takes a day or two to recover..  :uh-huh: :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 25, 2020, 11:06:58 PM Eastern
Damn.. If you missed it.. Xfinity put on another show.


Dumbass drove through the field a couple times. Lost the lead on a restart w/2 to go. Got it back on the last lap.


https://twitter.com/i/status/1265110347704393728 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1265110347704393728)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 26, 2020, 09:36:47 AM Eastern
I never really got into watching bush, but I like watching the trucks
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 26, 2020, 01:45:01 PM Eastern
i noticed at the conclusion of sundays race a bunch of drivers went and talked face to face with each other, no masks that won't stop pollen, and no buffer zone. The cameras were quickly moved elsewhere.


It's time to end this farce and get back to work


https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/05/25/do-we-even-need-a-shot-now-covid-is-vanishing-so-quickly-in-the-uk-that-their-va-n2569409
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 26, 2020, 06:27:45 PM Eastern
They're slowly relaxing that nonsense.. That golf match the other day I saw Tiger and Peyton, etc. all talking w/o masks.. Kyle's interview he didn't wear one. Hopefully sooner then later the country quits listening to the manic media and gets on with life. If the shit gets ya, it gets ya..


Truck race is tonight at 8pm est on FS1.. Only drivers you'll probably recognize are Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott. Harvick put up a bounty for any "cup regular" who could beat Kyle Busch in a truck race. A couple others entered but with the no practicing/qualifying (cost a lot less) they had like 47 entries and only 40 spots so some of the cup guys who didn't have points got clipped from the field.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 27, 2020, 11:05:22 PM Eastern
------------------------------- :pointdown:
I never really got into watching bush, but I like watching the trucks


I can't believe nunya rednecks commented on this
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 27, 2020, 11:48:59 PM Eastern

I can't believe nunya rednecks commented on this


He's probably into trees, but that wouldn't have been nice to say..  :snicker: :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 29, 2020, 11:54:55 PM Eastern

He's probably into trees, but that wouldn't have been nice to say..  :snicker: :rofl:


Great...another F'n tree hugger.  I would have never suspected Alta
He probably charging his Prius with solar cells right now.  :raspberry:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 30, 2020, 10:33:43 PM Eastern
Alta said the hell with the bad jokes, Im out!  :raised-eyebrow:  Been 3 days w/o a peep..  :huh: 


Ya'll stay safe.. Looks like the riff raff is out in the big cities.. Dumb asses gonna keep it up till shit goes south. :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday May 31, 2020, 06:11:33 AM Eastern
Alta said the hell with the bad jokes, Im out!  :raised-eyebrow:  Been 3 days w/o a peep..  :huh: 


Ya'll stay safe.. Looks like the riff raff is out in the big cities.. Dumb asses gonna keep it up till shit goes south. :-\
So far, B’more hasn’t erupted. . .again
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 31, 2020, 08:07:09 PM Eastern
the only time I've hugged a tree is when I thought is was gonna fall out of one,
either roped up to cut it down or climbing in before dawn to shoot bambi




and I wouldn't own a Prius it it was free  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 02, 2020, 12:13:18 PM Eastern
and I wouldn't own a Prius it it was free  :raspberry:
Someone gives you a free one, I'll take it!  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday June 02, 2020, 01:25:10 PM Eastern
Someone gives you a free one, I'll take it!  :wackysmile:




they wouldn't make a good bass boat, the battery pack isn't protected from water intrusion like that
it would be a shocking experience
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday June 02, 2020, 06:14:27 PM Eastern
the only time I've hugged a tree is when I thought is was gonna fall out of one,
either roped up to cut it down or climbing in before dawn to shoot bambi







 :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 02, 2020, 10:16:03 PM Eastern



they wouldn't make a good bass boat, the battery pack isn't protected from water intrusion like that
it would be a shocking experience


Well shit, you can keep it then..  :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday June 03, 2020, 10:48:07 PM Eastern
any yuns ever ride an electric dirt bike or electric street bike?  I heard the dirt bike's were pretty good.  Limited range, but how long does one usually ride a dirt bike?
I bet the electric street bike would go like hell if made right.  Have to govern the throttle to keep from whiskey throttling the thing into a permanent wheelie with the elec torque you could get out of one.  I mean, I have never ridden one, but if a Tesla can go 0-60 in three seconds, I bet you could get a hell of a pop out of the right bike.



And NO, I don't mean a scooter


By the way.  I watched Ford vs Ferrari movie last week.  Pretty damn good.  I'm not a car guy, but nice to see what 'mericans used to be able to do when they put their minds to it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday June 05, 2020, 10:05:42 AM Eastern
any yuns ever ride an electric dirt bike or electric street bike?  I heard the dirt bike's were pretty good.  Limited range, but how long does one usually ride a dirt bike?
I bet the electric street bike would go like hell if made right.  Have to govern the throttle to keep from whiskey throttling the thing into a permanent wheelie with the elec torque you could get out of one.  I mean, I have never ridden one, but if a Tesla can go 0-60 in three seconds, I bet you could get a hell of a pop out of the right bike.



And NO, I don't mean a scooter


By the way.  I watched Ford vs Ferrari movie last week.  Pretty damn good.  I'm not a car guy, but nice to see what 'mericans used to be able to do when they put their minds to it.


when I used to ride dirt bikes it was an all day affair, always needed extra fuel, same with jet skis
every place I used to ride the dirt bike is now housing or a shopping mall and I had no desire to
haul the thing three hours away to ride so that ended. I have considered buying a couple four
wheelers and some kind of rv/toy box rig to haul them down to the Hatfield-McCoy trails for long
weekends


electric does makes a good drag racer, you get %100 torque at 1 rpm, that gets you off the line
real quick. I still wouldn't buy an electric vehicle though, they are still a very niche vehicle IMO, and
they are not zero emissions, all they do is move the emissions from the car to the power plant




the ford vs ferrari story is a damn good one even when being %100 accurate
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday June 05, 2020, 07:10:00 PM Eastern
Bout the 3rd time I got on a dirt bike (prolly 12 years old) I hit a drainage ditch/creek going about 50 mph.. I was riding an old power line and didn't see it coming up.. Needless to say that was the last day I rode a dirt bike.  :wackysmile:


I'll also pass on just about anything electric propelled.. The instant torque would be fun but the lack of sound kills it for me.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday June 05, 2020, 08:39:18 PM Eastern
Bout the 3rd time I got on a dirt bike (prolly 12 years old) I hit a drainage ditch/creek going about 50 mph.. I was riding an old power line and didn't see it coming up.. Needless to say that was the last day I rode a dirt bike.  :wackysmile:


I'll also pass on just about anything electric propelled.. The instant torque would be fun but the lack of sound kills it for me.


So...the term "whiskey throttle" was not meant as a prescription for preparation to ride the damn thing you dumb redneck  :snicker:


And I "hear" you on the sound thing...although It makes me wonder if special ops have some neat electric desert buggies or even boats that can run super silent.  Well...until you fire up the MG on the things, but still...they got to have some.
I'll bet even tree-hugging Alta would dare to drive one of these  :raspberry:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Friday June 05, 2020, 10:52:32 PM Eastern


By the way.  I watched Ford vs Ferrari movie last week.  Pretty damn good.  I'm not a car guy, but nice to see what 'mericans used to be able to do when they put their minds to it.

That was a very good movie. Rah Rah USA!  To bad we haven't been as competitive since, though some are working on it.
BTW, I was living in France at the time of that 1st Le Mans race we won.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday June 05, 2020, 10:59:34 PM Eastern

So...the term "whiskey throttle" was not meant as a prescription for preparation to ride the damn thing you dumb redneck  :snicker:


And I "hear" you on the sound thing...although It makes me wonder if special ops have some neat electric desert buggies or even boats that can run super silent.  Well...until you fire up the MG on the things, but still...they got to have some.
I'll bet even tree-hugging Alta would dare to drive one of these  :raspberry:


Shit, Im lucky I -wasn't- givin it the wiskey throttle!  :rofl:  And I take back what I said before.. You got a Special Ops "silent" buggy, Im in!!  :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Sunday June 07, 2020, 01:49:21 PM Eastern
So back when I was younger and foolish, I decided a motorcycle was a good idea. I bought a used Kawasaki Ninja 600R.  Not my first bike...I had a Honda CBR450 (I think) when I was younger.  The 600R is not super big for those who are crazy riders, but definitely a crotch rocket plenty quick enough for me and more than enough bike to get you into trouble. I was no daredevil on the thing, but it had enough power to pucker you up if you hit the throttle too hard.
I had been riding it pretty much daily for about 6 months when I was cruising along some winding back roads near where I grew up one day and decided to test my skills and nerve on some nice turns and such.  Everything was fine until I gave just a hair too much throttle as I crested (what I did not know was a slightly steeper hill on the other side).  Came over the hill and the front wheel came up and I was pretty much weightless and doing an unintentional wheelie for about 100 yards.  Did not know I had so much pucker power in my backside, but that's pretty much what held me to the damn thing.  Scared the living bejeezus out of me.  Lucky for me there was a straight stretch for a bit and I eased the wheel back down.  Thinking about it afterward, I could have just tapped the rear brake a bit and it would have brought the nose down but at the time I was just hanging on for dear life.
So being young and foolish, I did NOT learn a whole lot that day and many days later after being fully confident in my riding skills, I decided to see just how fast this thing would go.  I was on I-66 out past Haymarket (which back in the 90's was pretty barren at night).  It was about 10 at night and I hit 80 then 90, then 100 like it was nothing.  Tucked down really low, chest on the tank and head down behind the very minimal windscreen and hit it.  I was doing 120 like it was nothing.  Although I could really hear the wind and feel the road.  I topped out about 130 and although the bike probably had a little more in it....I DID NOT.  I let off the throttle and started to "slow"
SO, let me tell you something I learned that night and will never forget:  If you are brave (foolish) enough to ride a bike at that speed on an open highway, here is something you should never ever ever do at that speed.  DO NOT lift your head, even a tiny little bit.  Which I did.
The wind, which had previously been roaring over the windscreen and my empty head, smacked me in the face shield like I had been hit by a baseball bat.  Physical dynamics being what they are, the snapping back of my head lifted me higher and when the wind hit me in the chest it very nearly jerked me off the bike.  I mean my arms grew longer and I very nearly let go of the handlebars.  I was at the extreme edge of grip at the tip of my fingers when I slowed enough for me to lower myself back down.  I was about 25 and a very active athlete at the time, and had I not had a pretty solid core, I am 100% certain I would have launched from that thing and altered my life forever.  I had already let off the throttle and started to slow - I would guess somewhere around 110 when I relaxed and lifted my head.  At 130 or or even 120 I'm sure I would not have held on.  I just wasn't thinking.
That was a lesson I Did learn from and never made that mistake again.  Pretty sure God was telling me in both circumstances that I did not have quite as much control or power as I thought I did.  I did take these lessons to heart and managed to survive my Ninja days with only laying the bike down one minor time and suffering no real injuries.  I had the bike for 4 or 5 years and then met my current wife, fell in love and forgot the bike.  Had her on the back of it ONCE when we were dating.  She did not enjoy it, and I didn't either.  It's not really meant for 2.  I kept it and rode it off and on until she got pregnant with our twins and decided I better be around to help raise them.  Gave the bike to a friend who had been a rider his whole life.  Although he was more of a Harley guy at that point.


I see guys riding these monster rockets like 1000cc racing bikes wearing tank tops, shorts, and flip-flops and think...."how stupid can you be"  I was young and dumb, but not THAT dumb.


Anyway, true story.  Lived through it, don't need to do it again. Sometimes I think a nice cruising bike would be nice, but meh...my knees and back hurt enough already without a life altering bike incident.


Pretty sure my Ninja was an '86.  I owned it in the mid-90's.  Think I paid like $3k for it and it did not have a lot of miles on it (maybe 30K).  I did enjoy it, and rode it almost every day (NOT in Dec - Feb).  I think I put 30k miles on it myself, so got my money's worth and lived through it.
Rode it with a buddy down to the "Honda Hoot" in Asheville, NC (sometime in the light 90's) where they used to have an annual week long Honda rally there.  My family is from down there, so I know the area and it's beautiful place to ride.  I only got minor grief for riding a Ninja there.


I see the 2015 Ninja H2 will go 209mph.  Yikes. 130 was too much for me.


found a pic online of what mine looked like...it was red/black (not the Kawasaki green)





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday June 07, 2020, 04:26:36 PM Eastern
Loved the motorcycle stories. I have a crap load miles under my belt on motorcycles, both dirt and street.

Two stories I will partially tell.

Sorry, make that three.

I had a crazy accident on my just one week prior upgraded Kawasaki 550 LTD. Had it bored out to a 615cc, re-jetted, and a Kerker header installed. I was going to work a few blocks from the White House.  I was heading east on G street NW about to cross 20th street. Traffic on 20th was one way going north and was backed up in two of the three lanes, but no one was blocking me from crossing.  I made eye contact with the drivers who were stopped and ready to enter the intersection. In front of me the right lane of G street was blocked due to construction and a black man was standing there with a flag to wave drivers around. I started across the intersection.  As I was about to cross the 3rd lane (which had no cars on it except a couple parked ones further up 20th) I heard the most horrific sound of a car braking in full panic mode. I did not even have to look, nor did I ever look. I immediately jumped into the air off my bike as hard as I could.  I heard and felt the impact of the car hitting my bike. The impact caused the handlebars to spin at high speed, which caught my left shin and took a chunk out of it (seen to this day).  I miraculously landed on my feet not a foot away and face-to-face with the guy waving the flag.  He said, "Holy Shit!!!".  I looked to see a large sedan and my bike smashed to shit on the north side of the intersection.  The woman driving was driving  like a moron. Some guy behind her pulled up immediately and began chewing her out. He was head of some government agency and gave me his card offering to be a witness to the woman's idiocy.  The woman that hit me it turned out also worked at the World Bank, though in a different building than me.  She later that day offered to buy me a nicer bike.  I was fine except for the tiny piece missing on my leg.  So I got a brand new Kawasaki 750 LTD from her.

About a month later I was coming home at midnight.  I had been carefully following the break-in procedures for a month and my odometer just passed the 1000 mile mark indicating the break-in was complete. There was NO ONE but me  on the road. I decided to open it up. Next thing I know I am going 130mph (no windscreen BTW). Moments later I look in my rear view mirrors and see a state trooper 3 feet or less behind me.  REALLY CLOSE.  He had no light or sirens on. I mean not even headlights. Totally dark.  My exit is coming up and I was trying to figure out what to do. He was not trying to pull me over. I waited to the the very last second I could and I swerved over from center to right lane and slammed on my brakes to slow down for the cloverleaf exit and i took that turn scraping the foot pegs most of the way.  I heard a loud crash behind me and I stopped at the top of the exit to look back.  The silly officer thought he could follow me.  Well he failed.  He had taken out road signs and skidded all the way into the overpass wall of solid concrete.  I immediately went to a phone booth and called 911 to report his accident. Anonymously.  I should mention that my 30-day tags were at least half missing from a fair amount of riding in the rain.

The baddest street bike I ever rode was a Kawasaki KZ1000R.  I could be going 90mph barely straining the engine in 3rd gear. Without using any clutch I could pull the throttle back at 90mph and the front wheel would come up as high off the ground as I dared. And I dared.  That was some crazy power. 160+mph was not a problem.

OK, a 4th story, and I have many.

I used to race motocross for a while and I bought a 1994 Kawasaki KX250 from a guy who owned a race prep shop.  This was his personal bike and was as totally souped up as you could get it. Holy shit!  Coming from a stock Honda CR250 to that thing was a shock.  As strong as I was if I hit the throttle too hard it would rip the bike out of my hands.  One time at Budd's Creek during a race I was coming to the tallest drop on the course, which was just after a double which again rose up and then dropped steeply around 30 feet.  I was out of sync after the double and the landing caused me to rip the throttle, which launched me straight up as the hill went straight down. I came off the bike and watched it tumble end over end down the hill jamming tons of dirt in my tailpipe. I then landed HARD on my ass about 2/3 way down the hill. I couldn't even sit for months. That was the day I discovered Aleve, which did a damn good job on the pain.

Alright, a 5th story.

I was in the Navy and had some leave. We were at the time in a shipyard in Alabama in dry dock.  I was driving home going across the Florida panhandle at night in a heavy rain. I was going about 70mph and could barely see a thing but the white line on the road.  I suddenly hit a 4"x4" laying across the highway. My teeth almost got knocked out from the jolt, but I managed to keep it under control and was surprised the bike (Kawasaki 550 LTD) suffered no damage.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Sunday June 07, 2020, 05:34:22 PM Eastern
Watching ana vs det wcqf from 03 and i gotta say....fuck the trapezoid
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday June 07, 2020, 05:50:32 PM Eastern
my first street bike was a '94 YZF750, I got it because it wasn't the cookie cutters that every else had, and ive only seen three others in this region. One day I went for a ride with a couple friends that were a couple, she had a CBR600, he had a ZX10. We went up rt 9 to Charlestown, it's realy twisty. Him and I kept having to stop a good wait wait for her. One stop I told him I'm about running him over in the corners and could easily pass, he says go ahead. So in the next set of corners I pass him, and as soon as we get going straight he just blows me by. After a stop in Charlestown for a break, he asks if I'm ok with the speed(lots of triple digits at this point), I say yup, he says you lead then. We hit 340 east, there is about zero traffic, after the last stop light out of town we just pin the throttles. I'm tucked in as far as humanly possible and topped out indicating about 150-155. I'm thinking holy shit is this fast and enjoying the shit out of it. He pulls up next to me, looks over, and I can see the shit eating grin through the helmet. He opens it up and leaves me in the dust. Now I'm thinking holy shit is 150 fukin slow.


My second bike was a YZF1000, as it sits it should do 170. But I've only had it up to 140. It was built when the liter class sport bikes were bigger, and more comfortable with a passenger. The 750 sucked when 2 up. One day while just cruising I got caught at a light next to some asshat with a pretty blonde in a new vette. I wasn't planning on racing, but after he floored it, I did too. I went by him like he standing still while on one wheel. I look back in my mirrors and he's putting along at the speed limit. Had a similar experience with a guy in a new 911 that thought we was fast. One night I had a guy test me, he had a Honda S2000 that obviously had some work done, he kept pace with me all the way to 140. I had to back off then because I was needing a new front tire, it was vibrating just a tad. Wheelies are fun but they eat up the sprockets quickly.


I didn't get the 1000 to race, i got it for 2up comfort and its big enough to hang saddle bags on for weekend trips. If you've got a woman that needs to learn to pack light, get a bike and take a four day trip.


That 750 was taken out from under me by someone turning left from the right lane, is still have the 1000 but don't ride nearly as much because of the dog, first Jack and now the new one, Butters.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday June 07, 2020, 09:38:50 PM Eastern
my first street bike was a '94 YZF750, I got it because it wasn't the cookie cutters that every else had, and ive only seen three others in this region. One day I went for a ride with a couple friends that were a couple, she had a CBR600, he had a ZX10. We went up rt 9 to Charlestown, it's realy twisty. Him and I kept having to stop a good wait wait for her. One stop I told him I'm about running him over in the corners and could easily pass, he says go ahead. So in the next set of corners I pass him, and as soon as we get going straight he just blows me by. After a stop in Charlestown for a break, he asks if I'm ok with the speed(lots of triple digits at this point), I say yup, he says you lead then. We hit 340 east, there is about zero traffic, after the last stop light out of town we just pin the throttles. I'm tucked in as far as humanly possible and topped out indicating about 150-155. I'm thinking holy shit is this fast and enjoying the shit out of it. He pulls up next to me, looks over, and I can see the shit eating grin through the helmet. He opens it up and leaves me in the dust. Now I'm thinking holy shit is 150 fukin slow.


My second bike was a YZF1000, as it sits it should do 170. But I've only had it up to 140. It was built when the liter class sport bikes were bigger, and more comfortable with a passenger. The 750 sucked when 2 up. One day while just cruising I got caught at a light next to some asshat with a pretty blonde in a new vette. I wasn't planning on racing, but after he floored it, I did too. I went by him like he standing still while on one wheel. I look back in my mirrors and he's putting along at the speed limit. Had a similar experience with a guy in a new 911 that thought we was fast. One night I had a guy test me, he had a Honda S2000 that obviously had some work done, he kept pace with me all the way to 140. I had to back off then because I was needing a new front tire, it was vibrating just a tad. Wheelies are fun but they eat up the sprockets quickly.


I didn't get the 1000 to race, i got it for 2up comfort and its big enough to hang saddle bags on for weekend trips. If you've got a woman that needs to learn to pack light, get a bike and take a four day trip.


That 750 was taken out from under me by someone turning left from the right lane, is still have the 1000 but don't ride nearly as much because of the dog, first Jack and now the new one, Butters.
Fun stuff.

My 1987 Kawasaki 750 LTD ended up destroyed by a woman pulling a left right in front of me with no one on the road but us.  I was not speeding. I went into a skid and realized I would not avoid her; the timing was just too perfect. So I straightened it back up and jumped over her car landing on a sidewalk head first between a guard rail and a fence. Happened right at the 395 south exit of Little River Turnpike going east.  The woman was driving a K-Car and my bike took her entire front end off.  She told the police officer, "I did not see him officer, I only saw his motorcycle."  A buddy of mine that worked at the gas station right there knew it was me and thought I was dead.  I refused any help from the ambulance and I felt just a little sore.  My feet hurt because they hit last and slapped the ground. My very expensive Simpson helmet took the bulk of the impact and was a loss too. I had good leather on, but lazily put on sneakers that day.  That evening after the adrenaline wore off I was in a ton of pain from various bruises.  I decided no more ridding on the road after that because traffic was increasing and people that drive cars are idiots that pay little attention to what they're doing.

I remember how great it was back in the `70s and `80s riding outside the beltway. It was wide open and beautiful.  Too many damn people now.

It would be a blast for us to get together and ride. I wonder who rents bikes these days.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday June 07, 2020, 10:33:13 PM Eastern
Damn, ya'll got some stories!! I'm a 4 fenders and 4 wheel's dude.. That incident as a kid ruined me on motorcycles. Plus my dad would try and kill himself on his Harley, every year at Bike Week.. One day (just out of highschool) my buddy came by the house with a crotch rocket he'd just got.. He was next level nuts to begin with.. He leaned over the gas tank and did a burn out all the way up the street. Came back and parked and said "go on, give it a run".. I said SHIT, I'd kill myself right here in the driveway on that damn thing..  :rofl: 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday June 10, 2020, 07:14:56 PM Eastern
 NASCAR has banned the rebel flag from all its races and properties?
Huh?
They say it does not represent their current stance to “accept everyone and their beliefs”
Huh?
What about those “everyones” Who believe in the rebel flag?
 This is beyond ridiculous
Im not a big rebel flag guy but really NASCAR?
I mean half the crowd is wearing rebel flag shirts
What about the second amendment right to free speech?


And Fucking Virgina, the lovely state I’ve lived my entire life in, removed a statue of Gereral Lee
Why?  Was he not a famous general in US history?
WTF big brother is out of control





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday June 11, 2020, 11:01:02 PM Eastern
NASCAR has banned the rebel flag from all its races and properties?
Huh?
They say it does not represent their current stance to “accept everyone and their beliefs”
Huh?
What about those “everyones” Who believe in the rebel flag?
 This is beyond ridiculous
Im not a big rebel flag guy but really NASCAR?
I mean half the crowd is wearing rebel flag shirts
What about the second amendment right to free speech?


And Fucking Virgina, the lovely state I’ve lived my entire life in, removed a statue of Gereral Lee
Why?  Was he not a famous general in US history?
WTF big brother is out of control
Virginia in no way resembles the Virginia I spent 20 years living in from 1975-1995.  Again, we are at WAR in America and anyone that does not realize the precipice we stand at will be responsible for their ignorance and/or stupidity.  The Marxist Democrat party in its entirety needs to be neutered with most of them relegated to death or Guantanamo Bay prison.



Guantanamo Bay is actually a beautiful place. I spent a couple weeks there once.  I even got shot at by Cubans, though they may have been intended as warning shots because I never saw any bullets hit the water around our tiny sailboat.  They shot because we were encroaching on their border on a river west of the bay. Got the absolute worst sunburn of my life that day.  The next day I reported at quarters in the morning in nothing but my underwear briefs because it was torture to wear anything.  My division officer ordered me to immediately go get in the proper uniform of the day. Mother fucker that was a brutal day. About 3-4 days later my entire chest skin peeled off in a single sheet. Thigh skin came off in sheets too.  We had sent a guy to run into a post exchange (store) on the southwest bank of the bay to buy us some sunscreen.  He came back with some, poured a bunch in each of our hands and we all slathered it on all over us as the Sun was brutally fierce.  Hours later as we realized we were getting horribly fried we looked at the bottle and it was "Deep Tanning Oil" or SPF 0.  That shit actually intensifies the Sun.

Back to Virginia.  When I go back to the neighborhoods I lived in I cannot recognize them. This was a country with great promise and WE are responsible for allowing it to reach this critical point by ignoring reality.  This insurrection must be resisted at all costs by all patriots.  I am locked and loaded, but the real change has to come from the ballot box on November 3rd and all future local, state, and federal elections.  We let the commies infiltrate ever corner of our authority structures and it will be a hell of a battle removing them.  The future of the world depends on our success here in the USA in the next 6 months.  You can also be sure that we have barely begun to see the attacks.  Covid-19, BLM, and Antifa were just warm up acts IMO.

If you are not heavily armed and holding a lot of ammo you may be sorry one day. Get weapons and train. I recommend an AR-15 with at least a half dozen magazines or more for each one you have and at least 1000 rounds, preferably much more, and also get a handgun of at least 9mm power.

The last few days I have been coordinating with my ex-military neighbors/friends to formulate a plan of defense for our neighborhood.  Antifa type dweebs will be mowed down in rapid fashion if they ever come here. We have some more non-lethal weapons coming, but they will IMO have very limited application.

Seriously people, stock up on these as well as food and medicine. I anticipate we'll most likely see very high food prices and food scarcity if things go poorly and maybe also if things go relatively well.  Another thing I see is the end of the Federal Reserve Note, so if any of your holdings are in US$ I would think very seriously about holding assets that will maintain buying power like precious metals.  Gold and silver even at today's high prices are a steal right now IF you can find any to buy.  I don't even expect real estate to be as good in the near term (5-10 years).

My two cents.  We are watching amazing history play out.  Nothing will ever be the same as it was again. Next five years will be unrecognizable to any of our previous life experiences.  I wish you all the best in the upcoming turmoil.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday June 12, 2020, 10:29:19 AM Eastern
back when I tried to get a dark tan every year.. I already had a good one going when I went to St Thomas for two weeks, it was August. I was using SPF30 liberally from the minute I got off the plane because I knew, already had a good tan, and still pealed three days after being there. I was fine after that. There also used to be a daiquiri stand in the airport terminal that gave away free ones to everyone, rum is extreamly inexpensive down there...








I had to be forced on the plane to come home, there wasn't a lot of money to be made down there unless you owned rental property. The real estate was fairly priced, but just like Hawaii, everything else cost an arm and a leg because it's all imported
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday June 12, 2020, 10:42:47 AM Eastern
these antifa assholes are now tearing down statues, several Christofer Columbus statues have been torn down along with a couple civil war statues. The 54th Massachusetts regiment memorial was vandalized, because civil war markers are automatically means racist.


Pelosi is now demanding anything that is named after a confederate be renamed, except the Russel building or anything with Byrds name on it. She's been a congress critter for almost 40 years, along with dementia Joe and lying schumer. The first two years of the Oblabermouth administration when the dems had the White House, senate and house they could've easily renamed everything.. but then they wouldn't have anything to get reelected on




there is one other group in this world that is tearing down statues and burning churches, that would be ISIS.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday June 12, 2020, 07:02:09 PM Eastern
NASCAR has banned the rebel flag from all its races and properties?
Huh?
They say it does not represent their current stance to “accept everyone and their beliefs”
Huh?
What about those “everyones” Who believe in the rebel flag?
 This is beyond ridiculous
Im not a big rebel flag guy but really NASCAR?
I mean half the crowd is wearing rebel flag shirts
What about the second amendment right to free speech?


And Fucking Virgina, the lovely state I’ve lived my entire life in, removed a statue of Gereral Lee
Why?  Was he not a famous general in US history?
WTF big brother is out of control
My friend has taught high school history & government for over twenty years. He says year by year what the SOLs allow him to teach the Civil War has decreased to where he didn’t have a week to cover it.  We spent a whole six weeks if not more on it from elementary to high school.

Those animals tearing down the statues probably didn’t know Lee was born in VA, yet alone the he was strongly opposed to succession in the first place.  Just like Jefferson Davis for that matter.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday June 12, 2020, 07:11:50 PM Eastern
these antifa assholes are now tearing down statues, several Christofer Columbus statues have been torn down along with a couple civil war statues. The 54th Massachusetts regiment memorial was vandalized, because civil war markers are automatically means racist.


Pelosi is now demanding anything that is named after a confederate be renamed, except the Russel building or anything with Byrds name on it. She's been a congress critter for almost 40 years, along with dementia Joe and lying schumer. The first two years of the Oblabermouth administration when the dems had the White House, senate and house they could've easily renamed everything.. but then they wouldn't have anything to get reelected on




there is one other group in this world that is tearing down statues and burning churches, that would be ISIS.
It’s pathetic for them & fortunate for us that they are committing election suicide.


The last 4 elections have been determined by the “middle” or “swing vote”, & most of those will be, & have been looking at this lunacy and saying “no fuckin way”.

Do they really think any swing voters will be swayed by making their base even more insane so they’ll join?

Here’s a question for Uncle Joe:  How do you plan to clean up the messes in the cities your supporters caused?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Friday June 12, 2020, 10:03:14 PM Eastern
there is one other group in this world that is tearing down statues and burning churches, that would be ISIS.
ISIS/ISIL is 100% a globalist creation headed by John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and others.  Fear and division are the weapons of insurrection and an amorphous enemy called terrorism was the scam that served to enrich, take out enemies, and cause fear in the world. I will be incredulous if many of these demons leading this era are not executed. If we fail to hold them accountable then we'll have little chance to take the greatness of America back.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 29, 2020, 07:50:46 PM Eastern

I thought I was being delinquent, but hell I guess everyone got bored with this thread....
and these boards...

and this League.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday June 30, 2020, 08:48:18 PM Eastern
I thought I was being delinquent, but hell I guess everyone got bored with this thread....
and these boards...

and this League.

For me it's not as much bored as it is fascinating to watch the globalists' insanity since the lock down.  We are witnessing the mother of all chess matches since the beginning of known history.  Two radically different futures await us depending on the outcome of the election and events over the next 4-6 months.  There is absolutely nothing else on the planet happening as interesting as the geopolitical war and the false flags gone by and those to come.

Though I must admit it gets a bit overwhelming to keep up with.  It's hard to believe they could ever out-stupid what has passed, but we are guaranteed more to come.

Pray, and then Lock and load people!  It really may come to that.


I'm going to post this twice, once more over in Calm Before the Storm thread for posterity.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday July 01, 2020, 09:21:41 AM Eastern
For me it's not as much bored as it is fascinating to watch the globalists' insanity since the lock down.  We are witnessing the mother of all chess matches since the beginning of known history.  Two radically different futures await us depending on the outcome of the election and events over the next 4-6 months.  There is absolutely nothing else on the planet happening as interesting as the geopolitical war and the false flags gone by and those to come.

Though I must admit it gets a bit overwhelming to keep up with.  It's hard to believe they could ever out-stupid what has passed, but we are guaranteed more to come.

Pray, and then Lock and load people!  It really may come to that.


I'm going to post this twice, once more over in Calm Before the Storm thread for posterity.
How exactly is “succession” not considered treason, and therefore wouldn’t the shootings,murders,rapes, destruction of property not considered War Crimes?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday July 02, 2020, 11:20:05 AM Eastern
I thought I was being delinquent, but hell I guess everyone got bored with this thread....
and these boards...

and this League.


it's a sports forum, mostly, and there ain't no sports happening. A couple weeks ago I watched more NASCRAP than I have in the last five years, but heat racing at the top level is fucking stupid. Then NASCRAP calling in 15 FBI agents to investigate a damn knot on a garage door rope while Bubba plays the victim card... fuck em

isn't bubba a racist name all things considered these days??

it was pretty damn funny though seeing the socialist DNC run press get all depressed because there was no obvious racism in the racist redneck racing league

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday July 02, 2020, 05:27:02 PM Eastern
I thought I was being delinquent, but hell I guess everyone got bored with this thread....
and these boards...

and this League.
Yeeeep.  Laziness is becoming routine, hell Im tryin to get motivated to go down to my car & get beer outta the trunk . . . ‘deed I thought I’d never say that 🤣
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 03, 2020, 11:09:08 AM Eastern
great news, Six Flags is open, but.. according to their spokeswoman on the radio, you must have a reservation, your party must all wear masks, and everyone entering will be subject to a "thermal temperature" check










maybe when this revolution is over we can get back to actually educating people instead of indoctrinating everyone

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday July 03, 2020, 02:46:52 PM Eastern
Fucking
HAIL
To
The
FUCKING
REDSKINS!!!!!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcBdUZlXsAckrfx?format=jpg&name=small)

Anyone who wants that name changed can GO FUCK THEMSELVES!!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Monday July 13, 2020, 08:42:50 PM Eastern
Keep safe my friends. :hearts:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday July 14, 2020, 07:32:49 PM Eastern
Fucking
HAIL
To
The
FUCKING
REDSKINS!!!!!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcBdUZlXsAckrfx?format=jpg&name=small)

Anyone who wants that name changed can GO FUCK THEMSELVES!!!


And consider them.....SELF FUCKED.


Did they decide on a new name that won't offend anyone (that matters)


How about....


Pansy Dyke Commie Faggots.?  Oh wait, is that offensive?


How about Caving Commie liberal week-kneed spineless yellow bellied HOMOS?


No?  what then?


I used to be a skins fan....long ago, but I'm way over it.  I just don't like them caving to the PC bullshit.


How about "We will NEVER change the name of this franchise"?  What happened Danny-boy?



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 15, 2020, 10:47:44 PM Eastern
this name change crap is being driven by brainwashed woke white people. Quite a few American Indians have expressed concern about erasing their image from public..


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/10/poll-of-native-americans-view-of-redskins-name-finds-proud-most-common-answer/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday July 18, 2020, 08:50:44 PM Eastern
we have baseball!!


 :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday July 18, 2020, 09:58:24 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdOcd21DxY4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdOcd21DxY4)


Online viewing party on the 29th?  Hopefully it will be aired somewhere online.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday July 23, 2020, 07:52:36 PM Eastern
the world champion Nationals opened tonight against the Yankees. Why the puck is baseball doing inter league play with such a short season  :wtf:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 24, 2020, 09:17:39 AM Eastern
Couldn't stomach all the flag disrespecting.. Watched probably the best Cup race of the season, instead!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 24, 2020, 04:51:43 PM Eastern
the world champion Nationals opened tonight against the Yankees. Why the puck is baseball doing inter league play with such a short season  :wtf:


I turned it on but it was in a "weather delay"


How was it?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 24, 2020, 04:56:45 PM Eastern
Well.  SO much for a repeat.  Nats are in the cellar of their division (and nobody else has even played)


Season is over.


 :snicker:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 24, 2020, 04:58:55 PM Eastern
Caps scrimmage "live".. Team BLUE is stacked with the regulars. Team Red only has 2 or 3 names I recognize. Holtby being in goal for Red.. After 1 period it's 2-0 RED.. Didn't see it but I wonder if Holts is standing on his head or if team BLUE just sucks so far?? Give it a look and see!


Live Caps Scrimmage (https://www.facebook.com/Capitals/videos/720952371809475/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 24, 2020, 05:03:55 PM Eastern
One Hit for the Nats in 5 innings?


Season is over.  :'(

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Friday July 24, 2020, 05:56:12 PM Eastern
Kneeling for the anthem to support BLM just ended my MLB watching forever. Fuck the NATS. :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 24, 2020, 09:57:22 PM Eastern
Kneeling for the anthem to support BLM just ended my MLB watching forever. Fuck the NATS. :raised-eyebrow:


They better hurry up and change their name to the "Washington Black Nationals"... before the mob gets offended!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday July 25, 2020, 01:41:01 PM Eastern
Kneeling for the anthem to support BLM just ended my MLB watching forever. Fuck the NATS. :raised-eyebrow:


Who was kneeling?
I disagree with the whole kneeling concept in general.  I have no problem with folks expressing their free speech, but How does kneeling -  disrespecting our flag and our nation support BLM?  It's not even a good argument.  I'm kneeling to show that by disrespecting the symbol of our freedom.....that I can have freedom of speech?  Huh?  And why should BLM more than ALM or PLM or LBGQTPed LM for that matter.  I mean why should any color or creed or gender (there are 2, by the way) matter more than any other?
And you don't have to tell us BLM.  We know they matter.  What would the entire criminal justice system do with all the spare time?  What would the prisons do if there were no more Black lives?  All the guards would have to learn Spanish.  :raspberry:


I might be naive, but I believe that if you are a law abiding citizen and do NOT resist arrest, that you will never suffer police brutality.  If you are on the wrong side of the law...it is NOT the law or officer's fault if you are engaged in criminal activity.


Now I'm not saying mistakes are not made, but I'm saying....don't be a criminal, and the law won't be against you.


And protest and have freedom to speak your mind all you want...but the minute you start breaking laws and destroying property or endangering others....you SHOULD no longer be free...you are criminal, and you should be arrested and prosecuted.  Freedom of speech is not a justification for criminal behavior.  And disagreeing with each other is not a justification for violence.


If I didn't have kids...or a job...or a wife or responsibilities to others, .I'd go march with my shirt:  "BLACK LIVES MATTER...almost as much"  :smirk:


Now I'm just being a trouble maker....but it's funny...if you allow it to be.  I'm not racist....I just have an inappropriate sense of humor, and it's tired of being caged by today's political correctness.


I can't wait till the NHL starts this kneeling shit.  now THAT's going to piss me off and would be the epitome of hypocrisy.  What are there like 15-20 black players total in the NHL (currently).  And maybe a total of Five from the US?  I really have no idea - I can only think of a few, and I don't really know where they are from.  And I'll bet most of the younger "black" players are actually bi-racial.
No idea how to research it, but I'm curious as to how many U.S. born "African-American" current NHL players there are.


And to further the evidence to my non-PC wise cracks....  Technically, isn't it more accurate to say American-African....since we are talking about American citizens, not African ones?
And....DO we refer to the British born black persons as "African-Brits"?  Should we now start referring to black persons ACTUALLY from Africa as African-Africans?  And what do we call white people actually from Africa?  I guess we just call them African? Oh...wait....we just call them Racist-Africans.


Okay, I'm done, but this IS the boredom thread so....lighten up lefties



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 25, 2020, 11:01:51 PM Eastern


And you don't have to tell us BLM.  We know they matter. 


That's the long and short of it, as far as BLM goes, imo. They think were fucking idiots who don't know black lives matter. I don't need to see that shit everywhere I look, Im a fucking human being, like the other 99.5% of the population.. And the few who DONT think a black life matters, aint having their opinion changed by a mural, statue, name change, protest or otherwise.. Shits gotten beyond stupid.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday July 26, 2020, 07:00:29 AM Eastern
Kneeling for the anthem to support BLM just ended my MLB watching forever. Fuck the NATS. :raised-eyebrow:
Any one who “knees” should get a fastball in their ear
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday July 26, 2020, 07:01:30 AM Eastern

That's the long and short of it, as far as BLM goes, imo. They think were fucking idiots who don't know black lives matter. I don't need to see that shit everywhere I look, Im a fucking human being, like the other 99.5% of the population.. And the few who DONT think a black life matters, aint having their opinion changed by a mural, statue, name change, protest or otherwise.. Shits gotten beyond stupid.
BLM profits matter.  I recall seeing they’ve “made” 300 mil off treason
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday July 26, 2020, 09:47:46 AM Eastern
BLM profits matter.  I recall seeing they’ve “made” 300 mil off treason
Oh yea, if the DNC wasn't profiting off it, these sheep governors/mayors would be singing a different tune. Im sure the puppet masters are telling them "it's all gonna be fine, just let the 1000 or so antifa/blm trash and burn your city, it'll be ok.. The other 20 million people in your state feel the same way, honest they do!"   :rofl:  I just can't believe anyone with a fully functioning brain could be ok with the bullshit that's going on in some of these cities..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday July 28, 2020, 09:08:19 PM Eastern
Any one who “knees” should get a fastball in their ear


Old school.  I like it.  :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday July 28, 2020, 09:34:59 PM Eastern
And just in case anyone cares....


The fucking NATS are statistically absolutely the worst team in baseball this year. 1-4  ::)


worst record in baseball.  .200 winning percentage  :)


         :pointdown:
Season is over.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 29, 2020, 03:43:18 PM Eastern
And just in case anyone cares....


The fucking NATS are statistically absolutely the worst team in baseball this year. 1-4  ::)


worst record in baseball.  .200 winning percentage  :)


         :pointdown:
Season is over.


yeup, same exact way they started last season, it's been awhile, how did that end?


 :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday August 01, 2020, 12:39:15 PM Eastern
MLB not enforcing the bubble, Haaa Haaa.  You deserve it you greedy bastards.
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctoranddad.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F04%2Fnelson.jpg&hash=5b095f29a3e2d82f45b238a2e91bd0ed25338b32)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 03, 2020, 10:34:13 AM Eastern

yeup, same exact way they started last season, it's been awhile, how did that end?


 :snicker:


Yes, I was just playing the reverse pshycho card.


See...it's working...they won their last 2.  (although I have only watched losses.  Apparently it's me - I'll just not watch until it matters)


 8) :cross:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday August 05, 2020, 10:52:30 PM Eastern
Crowd noise mix was good tonight.. Habs 2 games to 1 over the Hens.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 06, 2020, 12:34:23 PM Eastern
I didn't watch, so don't blame me the Nats lost...again.


Nice to see Soto back.  RBI double for his first at bat of the year.


2-4 for the game, plus a nice diving catch.  Reminds me of why I like him - he is fun to watch & genuinely appears to enjoy playing.  The kind of team mate that would be fun on your team.
We even named a cat after him


Go Nats!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 07, 2020, 10:02:33 PM Eastern
not entirely sure how this all works, but, apparently the Hens and Rags have been eliminated from further play


 :banana: :banana: :banana:






so far the Leafs look like the team to beat
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 07, 2020, 10:55:50 PM Eastern
Watch the Pens get the 1st pick.  :wackysmile:


Torts presser should be fun. CBJ were about an inch away from advancing..  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 08, 2020, 01:12:50 PM Eastern
Caps at noon tomorrow...








the Redskins need a new running back
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday August 08, 2020, 01:35:50 PM Eastern
Caps at noon tomorrow...








the Redskins need a new running back


Ugh.  I hate mid-day Caps games.  They have a hard enough time getting up to play....I really wonder how exciting the playoffs will be when nobody seems to really be up for it.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday August 08, 2020, 02:13:30 PM Eastern
the Redskins need a new running back
They've always needed a running back if Guice is who they were gonna rely on..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 08, 2020, 04:53:21 PM Eastern
They've always needed a running back if Guice is who they were gonna rely on..


yea, but wait till you here the news
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 10, 2020, 12:14:58 PM Eastern

yea, but wait till you here the news


Huey Lewis?   :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 10, 2020, 02:11:37 PM Eastern

Huey Lewis?   :huh:

as far as the NFL is concerned he is now free to find a new drug...

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/derrius-guice-arrested-washington-football-team-dan-snyder/65-9b857901-b460-499f-9df0-b17c00b58499 (https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/derrius-guice-arrested-washington-football-team-dan-snyder/65-9b857901-b460-499f-9df0-b17c00b58499)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 10, 2020, 08:39:49 PM Eastern
Nats are puttin a woopin on the Mets, 11-0 in the 5th..




16-4 final  :clap:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 11, 2020, 08:25:24 AM Eastern
as far as the NFL is concerned he is now free to find a new drug...

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/derrius-guice-arrested-washington-football-team-dan-snyder/65-9b857901-b460-499f-9df0-b17c00b58499 (https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/derrius-guice-arrested-washington-football-team-dan-snyder/65-9b857901-b460-499f-9df0-b17c00b58499)


The Skins...oh sorry...."those who shall remain nameless" are a magnet for trouble.  Actually, I think it's less magnet and more..."shit rolls downhill", "water seeks its own level" concept.  This will not change IMO until they have a complete change in ownership and culture. 


A player could be the most talented player in the world, but if he's a POS in life....why would you add him to a team environment where his poison will spread.  How well do you think he is going to help in a "team" environment?  You keep adding doses of poison to your team and eventually the whole team is poisoned.  I'm not picking on this one player in particular, but the culture of the NFL in general.  Albert Hanesworthless was a perfect example.  Guy cared about nothing but himself.

The NFL as a whole has turned a blind eye to the "character" of it's players for too long and now it's biting them.  People (including me) just don't watch anymore.  It isn't just the NFL, but they are a good example of the lack of integrity today.


And if it were not "domestic abuse" or some other politically incorrect topic, they would've just swept it under the rug again.


FU to the NFL in general.  I have watched maybe 5-6 games in the last 3-4 years.  I don't miss it.  Actually I'm happy to NOT witness the ongoing shenanigans.  Just pisses me off.


<end rant>



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 11, 2020, 08:40:06 AM Eastern
Nats are puttin a woopin on the Mets, 11-0 in the 5th..




16-4 final  :clap:


Yeah, well as usual, I'm about 5 games behind.  I have them recorded, but I rarely can watch them. 
I decided to watch the most recent and watched the Nats vs O's from Sunday.
O's were pretty much in control - knocked out Strasburg with 5 runs by about the 5th inning.  So I'm watching this, pretty much ready to quit when it starts raining heavily (6th inning I believe)
THe grounds crew starts rolling out the big tarp and it's all tangled.  like 15 guys pushing and rolling and rerolling the thing around for literally 15 minutes.  They finally get it under control, but it's literally been 15 minutes of downpour and the field is ruined.
Coverage finally breaks away to alternative progromming....X-games or some shit :yawn:  for like 2 hours.  I fast forward recording to the 4 hour mark to see the bright sunshine on the field and the umps and coaches standing around and the grounds crew literally shoveling up cart fulls of mud.  I think no way are they gonna fix this in time to play again.  My recording ends (4+ hours) and I don't see the outcome.


I see they postponed to finish another day....should just right this one off.  I think they were in the 6th inning but maybe it was only the 5th?
I thought they only needed 5 innings for a complete game.  Is it 5-1/2?


Picked the wrong one to watch - should have watched yesterday's game


Never seen any debacle like this on a grounds crew.  Someone's getting fired.


And the one bright spot - Jaun Soto.  This dude can play.  Can't believe how well this guy hits at his age.  Even his extended time off hasn't seemed to throw off his timing.  He is fun to watch.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday August 11, 2020, 11:45:51 AM Eastern

Yeah, well as usual, I'm about 5 games behind.  I have them recorded, but I rarely can watch them. 
I decided to watch the most recent and watched the Nats vs O's from Sunday.
O's were pretty much in control - knocked out Strasburg with 5 runs by about the 5th inning.  So I'm watching this, pretty much ready to quit when it starts raining heavily (6th inning I believe)
THe grounds crew starts rolling out the big tarp and it's all tangled.  like 15 guys pushing and rolling and rerolling the thing around for literally 15 minutes.  They finally get it under control, but it's literally been 15 minutes of downpour and the field is ruined.
Coverage finally breaks away to alternative progromming....X-games or some shit :yawn:  for like 2 hours.  I fast forward recording to the 4 hour mark to see the bright sunshine on the field and the umps and coaches standing around and the grounds crew literally shoveling up cart fulls of mud.  I think no way are they gonna fix this in time to play again.  My recording ends (4+ hours) and I don't see the outcome.


I see they postponed to finish another day....should just right this one off.  I think they were in the 6th inning but maybe it was only the 5th?
I thought they only needed 5 innings for a complete game.  Is it 5-1/2?


Picked the wrong one to watch - should have watched yesterday's game


Never seen any debacle like this on a grounds crew.  Someone's getting fired.


And the


one bright spot - Jaun Soto.  This dude can play.  Can't believe how well this guy hits at his age.  Even his extended time off hasn't seemed to throw off his timing.  He is fun to watch.


there have been tarp issues before(not here) but it's rare, and I wouldn't fire anyone over it, definitely odd how it got tangled on the roller. But Nats park is a fairly new park, it should have all the state of the art drainage systems, this is the 4th or 5th time I've seen it not be able to handle the rain, and that wasn't a lot of rain that night.


Soto is an amazing talent. He only played 2-3 weeks in the minors before he was promoted, and definitely an improvement over that ass that wears 34
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 11, 2020, 09:03:52 PM Eastern

there have been tarp issues before(not here) but it's rare, and I wouldn't fire anyone over it, definitely odd how it got tangled on the roller. But Nats park is a fairly new park, it should have all the state of the art drainage systems, this is the 4th or 5th time I've seen it not be able to handle the rain, and that wasn't a lot of rain that night.


Soto is an amazing talent. He only played 2-3 weeks in the minors before he was promoted, and definitely an improvement over that ass that wears 34


Who wears 34?   :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday August 12, 2020, 02:55:29 AM Eastern

Who wears 34?   :P


Who is on first, really don't know what number he wears


 :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 12, 2020, 10:53:39 AM Eastern

Who is on first, really don't know what number he wears


 :wackysmile:


I know, but What's his name?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday August 12, 2020, 11:18:22 AM Eastern

I know, but What's his name?


I don't know..


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg)




in case someone never saw it
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 13, 2020, 11:39:26 AM Eastern
Jesus, the Nats stink too, but Soto is something else.
If you haven't seen it, go look at his bomb from the 1st last night.  Statcast says 466 feet, but it landed on the sidewalk above the upper deck.  about 10' from leaving the stadium.
That sum bitch is awesome.
Too small of a sample size to be meaningful, but he is 11/26, batting .423 with 4HR and 9RBI in seven games.  Not a bad start coming in cold.


He better be careful or NOBODY is going to let him swing pretty soon.


Fun to watch though.  Hope he doesn't let it go to his head.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 14, 2020, 12:03:58 PM Eastern
Ahem....hello? 


For God's sake.


The Thread man!  What about the thread?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 14, 2020, 12:31:40 PM Eastern
So the Nats lost AGAIN.


I've been doing some "in-depth" analysis and I see one factor that jumps out....Nats are losing games where....the Opponent Scores more runs than us.  :raspberry:


And this is happening alot.  Nats are 6-9.  and really should be 6-10 except for the rain delay debacle.


And they have not even faced the top two teams in their own Division (Miami & Atlanta).


This is starting to look ugly folks.  Nats have played 16 games and have held opponent to 3 or fewer runs only 5 times, and lost two of those 5.


Average runs against is 4.56 run per game.  They have a -12 run differential.  Neither of these figures is atrocious, but neither is anywhere close to a team making the playoffs.


With a short 60 game seasons, it's already more than 1/4 over.  There's not a lot of time to make up for early bad (or average) play for a team that wan't to make the playoffs.




Go Nats



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 14, 2020, 12:32:52 PM Eastern
Ahem....hello? 


For God's sake.

 :pointdown:
The Thread man!  What about the thread?


It's only 7 hours and 27 minutes til game time.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 14, 2020, 02:28:44 PM Eastern
tonight's game, that is still 5 1/2 hours away, will be played without Backy


the boys need to sack up
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 18, 2020, 12:17:47 PM Eastern
For God's sake man!


less than 8 hours...(til the last Caps game of the year)


tick-tock, tick-tock


The thread man!  What about the thread?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday August 20, 2020, 06:15:25 PM Eastern
glad to hear he’s recovered...

https://www.mlb.com/news/cal-ripken-prostate-cancer (https://www.mlb.com/news/cal-ripken-prostate-cancer)

I guess I’ve been a fan of number 8 for a lot longer than most. I was
at game 2130, because I couldn’t afford tickets to 2131. His final
season was pretty much a home run tour of American League
ball parks
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 21, 2020, 07:04:24 PM Eastern
glad to hear he’s recovered...

https://www.mlb.com/news/cal-ripken-prostate-cancer (https://www.mlb.com/news/cal-ripken-prostate-cancer)

I guess I’ve been a fan of number 8 for a lot longer than most. I was
at game 2130, because I couldn’t afford tickets to 2131. His final
season was pretty much a home run tour of American League
ball parks


Cal is such an awesome dude.  Great for the game, team, town, etc.  Too bad Baltimore is such a shit city.
I actually met Cal in person about 5-6 years ago in Pigeon Forge, TN, where he opened a new Ripken tournament baseball complex.  My son was on a travel team and we spent a week there.  AWESOME place.  Cal is huge in person (well he swelled a little after his playing days, but still...so much bigger than he looked on TV.)  By far my son's favorite vacation ever.  Week long tournament with his team and hanging out in a hotel and doing stuff at night.  It was good times.  Memories made.  Not enough of that in my life...work, work, work  :'(


Anyway, Cal is a character guy and someone to admire.  Need some more of his ilk in the game today.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 21, 2020, 09:41:15 PM Eastern
it didn't take a genius to see the Nats were gonna be hurt by letting Rendon walk, and with Zimm sitting the season out that's a big hole on offense













 letting 34 walk was an improvement
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 21, 2020, 11:43:50 PM Eastern
glad to hear he’s recovered...

I guess I’ve been a fan of number 8 for a lot longer than most. I was
at game 2130, because I couldn’t afford tickets to 2131.


Waaaaay back in his early days is the last time I followed baseball. Ripken, Murray, etc.. Definitely a class act for professional sport! Glad he's ok.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 22, 2020, 04:31:41 PM Eastern
2-3 years ago I started sayin the Strawberry needs to be moved to the bullpen as it's the only way he will get through the season uninjured. Then last season he went the entire season without  an injury, and my opinion didn't look so good.




Strawberry is now out for the season with wrist surgery for carpal tunnel
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 24, 2020, 12:52:11 PM Eastern
2-3 years ago I started sayin the Strawberry needs to be moved to the bullpen as it's the only way he will get through the season uninjured. Then last season he went the entire season with an injury, and my opinion didn't look so good.




Strawberry is now out for the season with wrist surgery for carpal tunnel


7 years of this at $245 million is going to be like what.....$3-5 mill a game he actually plays in?


Oofah.  I mean he was GREAT last year and he had the right to not renew and renegotiate, and who wouldn't, but yikes.  By the time this contract is up he will be 39.  I don't see him pitching at 36 much less 39.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 24, 2020, 10:41:08 PM Eastern

7 years of this at $245 million is going to be like what.....$3-5 mill a game he actually plays in?


Oofah.  I mean he was GREAT last year and he had the right to not renew and renegotiate, and who wouldn't, but yikes.  By the time this contract is up he will be 39.  I don't see him pitching at 36 much less 39.


I can easily see him pitching at that age, from the bullpen


8 runs and they still lose
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 08:32:59 AM Eastern
Sadly, I don't think they right the ship this year.  The season is so short, they don't have time to make up for their typical slow start.  When is the all-star break this year anyway?  ;D


We know letting Rendon go would hurt dramatically and it is showing.  I don't think the Nats had a real shot at keeping him.  When they gave Strasburg that contract, we knew it was over for Rendon and I don't believe he preferred/intended to stay in Washington anyway.


SO....Strasburg made 35 million this year for what?  Five innings I think.  10.81 ERA, 5IP, 2SO.  Seven million an inning aint too bad.
I know they have an abbreviated salary for this season, but even still those are some pricey 5 innings  :uh-huh:


Now I'm not suggesting this IS or even SHOULD BE the case with Stras, but.... If a player has an injury, does the team eat the whole salary forever?  And suppose it's career-ending?  Can a guy be released and is the team still on the hook for the entire contract/salary?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 08:39:19 AM Eastern
And one more thing...


Juan Soto.  This dude!   :) :clap:


Didn't want to soil his name by having him thrown in the last post  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 08:40:25 AM Eastern
And pretty sure ALTA should have just started a NATS thread instead of throwing it in the boredom thread.  You have effectively banned Lil from this thread with all the baseball talk  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 09:13:36 AM Eastern
The Nats are 4 games below .500 with a record of 11W 15L.  They have played pretty consistently sub .500 ball over last couple weeks against pretty good teams.  Problem is they play sub or  barely .500 ball against even average teams as well.  The Nats have not put a string of three wins together this season (well, if you count skipping three postponed games without play and string the end of one series across not playing for a week into the next series 6 days later, then you do get three wins in a row...which they quickly followed up the next night with a loss. 


So let's look at the bright side, shall we?
We have the next 8 games consecutively for the next 8 days to close out August against subpar teams; Philly and Boston.  Philly actually has a very similar record to the Nats with both teams 4.0 games back, but the Nats have played two more games (a win and a loss) so technically with the winning percentage we are the better team - However if I were looking at this, the Phillies have the opportunity at least to win those two games in hand, so really WHO is has the worse record to claim the basement of the NL East?... but I digress... (as usual)
Boston is awful this year at 9-20.


Hopefully the Nats can pull together and manage to win a bunch of games.  They need to go 6-2 in the next 8 to finish August with a .500 record at 17-17.


GO Nats!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 09:30:46 AM Eastern
And one more thing...


Juan Soto.  This dude!   :) :clap:


Didn't want to soil his name by having him thrown in the last post  :snicker:


And again...not to tarnish him with the rest of this lot...


Juan Soto is batting .400 for the season so far.
26 hits in 65 AB, plus 10 walks
7 HR and 17 RBI
He's played in a total of 18 games this season


Go Soto Go.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 09:32:41 AM Eastern
And Yes....it's the BOREDOM thread.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday August 25, 2020, 12:59:35 PM Eastern
I understand pitching wins you games/championships, but I don't understand the contract given to Strawberry. Why do you spend that much money on an injury prone player? He's been in the league 10 years now, and had maybe two complete seasons that weren't interrupted by injuries


and honestly I'd be surprised if Zimm comes back as player next year, but he seems like he could be a successful manager
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 26, 2020, 02:00:42 PM Eastern
And the Nats sucked it again last night.  Got to find a way to NOT allow 8 runs a game.
I actually watched this game in it's entirety (which is very rare for me).  Should have given up in the 4th with they went down 4-1.  It never got better.
I would like my 3+ hours of life wasted back please.


Season is over.  Nats are now in the cellar of the division...last place.  The "season" is nearly 1/2 over with 27/60 games played already.  Nats are 11-16 in what is probably the weakest (lowest winning %) division in all of baseball.


Thought this week would be there turn around week.  Had great opportunity against two below average teams.


ALTA's favorite player in all of baseball (#34) has let his hair grow out.  It's almost to his shoulders.  Haven't paid much attention to him, but apparently he's been on a pretty good tear lately (according to the stats shown last night)




Something smells over there and I don't think it's coming from the Anacostia River.


Anyway....GO Nats...


er um....or maybe rather Go HOME Nats
...season is done.


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday August 27, 2020, 12:49:23 AM Eastern
did you say it’s over    :raised-eyebrow:


it’s not over...




https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 27, 2020, 09:51:57 AM Eastern
And another let down by the Nats....

Corbin looked pretty good.  Had some high pitch counts early but really pitched well enough to win. 
Only you don't usually win if you only score 2 runs... and you have a "miscue" in the outfield that puts a runner on to tie the game late
...and two outfielders collide to drop a pretty routine fly ball.

And you allow your former "superstar" who plays for the other team  (who shall remain nameless in respect to ALTA's love of the man) to RBI the winning run in.


It's over
It's over
It's over
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 27, 2020, 09:58:10 AM Eastern
Nats are 11-17
32 games left in the season


They need to play probably better than .600 TOTAL for the season to have any hopes of a playoff spot.
THey are currently at a .393 winning percentage.


They need to win 36 games (total) in the season to be at .600


that would require the Nats to win 25 of the remaining 32 games to end up at .600.
thats about a 78% winning percentage over the remaining 32 games...


Aint going to happen.


 :(

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 27, 2020, 10:16:08 AM Eastern
On the bright side....


Soto hit yet another home run last night in his 1st at bat in the 2nd inning.


This guy is something else at the plate.  They threw up a comparison between him and Willie Mays in their first 250 games and the hitting numbers are nearly identical comparing batting average, home runs, OBS, etc.  Soto is two years younger than Mays was for their first 250 games played.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday August 27, 2020, 03:01:00 PM Eastern
as they showed last year all they need to do is make the playoffs, it ain't over until the fat lady says they are mathematically eliminated








and fuck 34, his man bun, and his over inflated ego. Notice the Nats won the championship without him
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Thursday August 27, 2020, 05:38:40 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD-1eCD7lkE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD-1eCD7lkE)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 27, 2020, 06:42:38 PM Eastern
as they showed last year all they need to do is make the playoffs, it ain't over until the fat lady says they are mathematically eliminated








and fuck 34, his man bun, and his over inflated ego. Notice the Nats won the championship without him





Walter Payton? :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 27, 2020, 07:03:14 PM Eastern
The Nationals and Phillies postponed Thursday night’s series finale at Nationals Park to protest Sunday’s shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha, Wis., police officer.

ARE YOU SHITTING ME?

If and when there is ever a REAL MLB season again....I hope all the cops boycott providing any security for any of the players ever again.

This is nothing but a political stunt.  Tell me how a bunch of super spoiled rich baseball players will EVER have anything in common with someone wrongfully or justly shot by a police officer, and how them not playing a game in protest will have any effect on anything that happened.

and I am NOT say THIS is the case in the instance, but WHY would you ever align yourself on the side of a criminal doing something criminal?


I heard the Caps refused to play tonight as well...oh wait...um...nevermind
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday August 27, 2020, 07:16:25 PM Eastern
Now the NHL has postponed the playoffs for at least two days to join the so-called protest. Fucking idiots!


 :O= :wtf:


Communists the entire lot of them!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 31, 2020, 10:23:49 AM Eastern

So here comes my Monday morning arm chair RANT for the Nats...

Jesus Nats!
Their shitshow series with Phillies and worse yet with Boston planted the Nats firmly in the cellar of the division
The freakin Nats went 1-4 against these 2 bottom feeder teams.
1-2 against Boston?  Boston?

Nats are 3-7 in the last ten and now have fewer (or as few) wins as ANY team in baseball with the exception of Shittsburg who only has 10 wins  :huh:

Four teams have 12 wins...(and here's a weird clue for success...the teams with the fewest wins are all cellar dwellers) 
Nats are 12-19 just past halfway through the "season" and are 6.0 games back from the Braves.  Nats have 29 games left to pick up 6.0 games....not going to happen my friends.  And forget about the Wild Card spot...the current Wild Card team has a better record than the Braves.


Our team pitching sucks.  Team ERA is 5.06 which ranks us 22/30 teams.... above only the likes of Pissburgh, LA, Texas, Arizona, Philthy, Seattle, Detroit, Boston
Scherzer and Corbin actually not bad, but we have nothing after that.  With a five man rotation where you have only two viable starters....well I guess you only win about 39% of your games.
Max is 3-1, Corbin 2-2 on the season, but if they don't have extremely good outings that go late into the game, we can't win.
And the others....Sanchez 1-4, Vauth 0-3, Stras 0-1
We actually have 6 wins from 6 different pitchers in the bullpen, but 5/6 of those wins have literally been 1 inning pitched, so I think that is a bit of an anomaly for them to get wins, but good for them.
Generally speaking you would hope your bullpen is not deciding the wins and losses, but rather preserving wins...which is not the case.  Bullpen is 6-7....that's way too many games decided in the bullpen, but if you have weak starters, I guess that is going to happen.
I will say two bright spots in the pen are Tanner Rainey (1-0, 1.26 ERA, has allowed 2 runs in 14.1 innings in 14 games) and Kyle Finnegan (1-0, 1.38 ERA, 2 runs in 13 innings in 13 games)Why not give these guys more work?  Maybe they are one-inning specialists - I don't know and certainly not an expert but their numbers look good.

Our hitting actually has improved greatly and team average is one of the best in baseball....would think even with sub-par pitching our hitting would win us some games.  Problem is we leave so many runners on base.

I tried watching yesterday and the game was over by the 3rd inning.  It was mostly unwatchable.  "Starting pitcher" gave up 5 runs in 1st two innings, followed by 3 more in the 3rd by the next guy.  8 runs allowed in 3 innings?  Then four guys over 4 innings allowed 1 run (yeah, that only adds up to 8 innings, but as usual the Nats opponent did not bat in the ninth...)
And the Nats - despite their excellent team average left 10 runners on base, and went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position.  OOFAH.

It's not just over, it's way over.  I wasn't expecting dominance this season but how about just being competitive or at least watchable on a lazy Sunday afternoon.  I chose to actually go hang drywall over continued watching of this BS on my one and only day off.

It's a joke of a season anyway, but have some self-respect.  Sum bitches are payed ridiculous amounts of money to play a game (that is not that hard).  I'm not saying they are not incredible at what they do, but the game is not as physically demanding as other sports  (other than the schedule and travel)

Sherzer is about the only one showing some compete.  He must be a real sum bitch to deal with.

Hopefully we get it turned around and the game is at least fun to watch for the bottom half of the season.

And to end on a positive note...Soto batting .358, Turner .350

Can't believe this team can't win with all this talent...although you need more than 2 solid starting pitchers

Go Nats!




Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 01, 2020, 12:31:42 AM Eastern
Okay just fucking repeat my rant from Monday morning
Fucking Nats lose to Fucky Filthy AGAIN
We have two players worth mentioning:
Trey Turner goes 4 for 4. Juan Soto goes Yard TWICE for his 11th homer in only 24 games. Four RBIs


Nats get 11 hits and 6 runs. Stranded 7 runners


Philthy gets 8 runs on 7 hits


Feta cheese gives up two solo HR in the 1st two innings and then a 4 run 4th inning. He settles down pretty well but settling down after 6 runs in 4 innings is a little late.
Nats work they way back in the game making it 6-4 in the seventh and then Nats decide it’s too close so they bring in Fucking Suero to give the two runs right back In the bottom of the seventh.
Nats start ninth with an out and then Turner Beats out a dribbler for his fourth hit of the game followed by Soto’s second bomb of the night. Drama ends there as the Nats have no other players worth mentioning


Oh...Dolittle did have a nice three up three down 9th inning


Shitty fucking pitching is killing the Nats


Trey and Soto are the Very top 2 hitters in the entire league right now Batting .377, 367


Too bad they are on a sinking ship





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 02, 2020, 09:03:36 AM Eastern


NATS WIN!


 :banana: :banana: :banana:






Oh wait, never mind.  That was just a dream


Nats still Suck :angry:


And they LOST AGAIN....to Philthy


6-0
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 02, 2020, 09:39:52 AM Eastern
Anthony Rendon is batting 291 currently, 6 HR, 19 RBI


He does play for the lowly Angels though.  Hope he's enjoying the weather, cause that team is garbage.  The Angels have only 12 wins on the season and occupy the cellar of their division.


IF he'd stayed in Washington, at least he'd be on a .....er.....um....well, never mind again.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 02, 2020, 09:48:42 AM Eastern
Philthy has won 7 of their last 8 games.  (well Duh...they've been playing the NATS)


In all fairness...they did beat Atlanta 2/3 during that span.


They did beat the NATS the ALL FIVE times they've faced us this season (one was pre-season)


I'm SURE the Nats will not lose EVERY game to Philthy this year....even a blind squirrel....


Maybe the Nats are just being tricky and they are intentionally throwing the season to get 1st round draft pick next year.   :P



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 02, 2020, 09:49:05 AM Eastern
Oh yeah...forgot this....


 :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 02, 2020, 12:38:22 PM Eastern
yep, Nats efed up letting Rendon walk, they should've made a real effort to resign him.
I think it could've been done, even though he has that asshole for an agent
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 03, 2020, 02:06:41 PM Eastern
Jesus NATS!  lost again to Philthy - two shutouts in a row.
Nats have dropped 7 of last 8


Scherzer decent job - allowed 3 runs, but zero scored by the Nats still results in Loss.


(He did strike out Mr Harper 3x times and walked him once)  :uh-huh:


Nats are 1 of four teams with 12 or fewer wins.


We right there with the lowly Boston (12w), LA Angels(12w) and Shitsburgh(10w)


Lord, please don't make me have to start watching the Mystics or some shit.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 03, 2020, 08:05:48 PM Eastern
the Nats deserve this for taking a day off to protest the shooting a criminal
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 04, 2020, 11:48:28 AM Eastern
the Nats deserve this for taking a day off to protest the shooting a criminal
A criminal with a warrant for sexual assault...who was NOT there to "break up a fight" as reported on social media, but was rather the source of the altercation which resulted in a 911 call...and him resisting arrest....and.


Fucker is probably going to get paid.  So stupid.  Yeah, let's reward the criminal's for criminal activity and punish the police who are attempting to do their jobs.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 04, 2020, 02:07:36 PM Eastern

 :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop:

Freakin NATS lose AGAIN. 


gave the game away.  Managed to go ahead 6-5 in the top of 7th, then give up a run in the bottom of the 8th to tie....and give up a run in the bottom of 10th for the Loss.


Nice Bullpen.


Trea continues to look awesome.  2 hits, 3 RBI included an inside the park HR.  Fun watching that dude run.


Nats are 1-9 in their last 10.  Philthy is 9-1 in their last 10.


Nats have 12 wins...along with Boston, and Shitsburgh has 11.  Cmon guys...hold on, you can get all the way to the cellar of the entire league




 :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop: :poop:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 04, 2020, 05:37:23 PM Eastern
whelp, the one bright side of all the bullshit this summer is the braves finally retired that dumbassed chop
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday September 07, 2020, 09:40:35 PM Eastern
Is the NHL still going forward with playoffs? Or are they still protesting in favor of BLM and other anti-America bullshit? :poop:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday September 08, 2020, 09:51:19 AM Eastern
 :snicker:

still playing


the conference finals have started:

Tampa vs Islanders-  TB leads 1-0

Dallas vs Vegas-  Stars up 1-0
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 08, 2020, 11:22:40 AM Eastern
Well the Nats managed to win two and lose two vs Atlanta this weekend and then beat the AL best Tampa Bay yesterday behind a strong showing by Max:  7 innings of no runs, 8 SO.


Nats are 3-2 over the last five against very good teams.  Well sounds good if they were not 1-9 just before that.


No longer in the bottom 5 of the league.....managed to squeak to 6th worst  :)


Still no hopes of any playoff.  They'd have to manage nearly 1000% wins the rest of the way.   :lol:


Actually, IF the Nats go on a 20 game winning streak to finish the season (well actually 21 since they won yesterday), they'd end up only 35-25 which is a .583 winning percentage for the season...which lands them behind Atlanta and further behind the wildcard spot (using current winning percentages of those teams)


kind of hard to make up big ground in a 60 game season when you play like doo-doo the first 40 games.


Bad news is Soto is out with a bad elbow...missed all four games this weekend.  Bummer for him having a nearly league leading year.
Trea Turner still having awesome year.  Batting .362 currently, and actually .430 over the last 15 games and .416 over the last 30  (which means the 1st ten games were not great)

I believe has a huge streak of games of being on base...but I can't find that info anywhere.
He had a 14 game hit streak which was broken last week, but he has hits in all of the last 5 games and I'm pretty sure he still has the on-base streak going.


Go Nats.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 08, 2020, 11:29:35 AM Eastern
Who's anyone pulling for in the Stanley Cup playoffs?


I have virtually no interest.  Think I've watched maybe few minutes of games here and there since the Caps lost.


I typically don't watch a lot after the Caps are gone, but this year I am especially....less than interested.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 09, 2020, 09:35:36 AM Eastern
I can't be the only bored one.   :yawn:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Wednesday September 09, 2020, 09:45:44 AM Eastern
 I have zero interest in the NHL right now as well, or any other sport for that matter. They can all go to hell or China.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 09, 2020, 10:07:54 AM Eastern
WTF?  NATS won TWO in a ROW!!!
 :banana: :banana:


Two dancing bananas for that.


And against the best team in the American League again - Tampa Bay


Soto returned after missing 5 games with sore elbow, went 1-2 with an RBI and two intentional walks  (I'd walk that guy too)


Decent starting and relief pitching, and a good closer.  (I think I see a key to winning here)  That, and the Nats actually got hits when had men on base instead of stranding them like they've been doing.  5 runs on 7 hits.
Actually....boxscore shows Nats did leave 13 LOB, so that's not great, but they DID manage to drive in some runs.
Although not sure how we had 13 Left on Base when we had only 7 hits and 4 walks and no errors by Tampa....and 5 of those runners scored?  7 hits and 4 walks is 11 base runners minus 5 scoring leaves 6 LOB.  The math doesn't add up.  I'm guessing there must have been a bunch of FC or something?


Trea Turner gets another double, another RBI, stolen base, etc, etc. 


Lots of chipping in from utility guys all over, so all around well played game.


Honorable mention:  Brock Holt - aka "the Brock Star"  is 10 for last 13 and has helped win games with his hitting of late.  Pretty much a utility guy who the Nats picked up 2-3 weeks ago for some unknown reason, but he's filled in for Soto in LF (even though he's kind of a utility infielder).  He is batting over .400 as a Nat in limited games played.




GO NATS!

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 09, 2020, 10:54:07 AM Eastern
SO.......me NOT be the Biggest baseball fan (although I played my entire young life)....I did NOT realize the MLB changed the playoff guidelines for THIS shortened season.
Typically there are 10 teams...The division leader from each of 6 divisions and then a 1-game playoff for two pairs of the four top wild card teams to decide the final two teams for the division series of 8 teams


This year the MLB has expanded the playoffs to 16 teams, with the top TWO teams from each Division getting in along with four wild card teams.  The difference is the wildcard teams will actually be IN a round with equal chance to advance (not a 1-game wildcard winner entry)  This seams extremely generous doubling the amount of teams that actually make the playoffs, but okay.


SO..what this means for the NATS is.....


the season is still over  :raspberry:


But, in reality the NATS would only need to win probably like 90% of their remaining 19 games to have a shot of just missing the wildcard spot instead of needing to win 100% of all 21 games in a row to end up just a tad short.


Nats are 5.0 games back from a WILDCARD spot with 19 games to play.  Their are six teams (excluding the top six teams - already in at #1 & #2 in each division) in the NL ahead of Nats with better chances to make the wildcard.  Or more succinctly, only two teams in the NL have a worse record or worse chance than the Nats (Pittsburgh, Arizona)


Go NATS!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday September 09, 2020, 05:40:26 PM Eastern
ouch. . .


https://youtu.be/-1dsy3Y1KAE (https://youtu.be/-1dsy3Y1KAE)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 10, 2020, 10:42:47 AM Eastern
SO.......me NOT be the Biggest baseball fan (although I played my entire young life)....I did NOT realize the MLB changed the playoff guidelines for THIS shortened season.
Typically there are 10 teams...The division leader from each of 6 divisions and then a 1-game playoff for two pairs of the four top wild card teams to decide the final two teams for the division series of 8 teams


This year the MLB has expanded the playoffs to 16 teams, with the top TWO teams from each Division getting in along with four wild card teams.  The difference is the wildcard teams will actually be IN a round with equal chance to advance (not a 1-game wildcard winner entry)  This seams extremely generous doubling the amount of teams that actually make the playoffs, but okay.


SO..what this means for the NATS is.....


the season is still over  :raspberry:


But, in reality the NATS would only need to win probably like 90% of their remaining 19 games to have a shot of just missing the wildcard spot instead of needing to win 100% of all 21 games in a row to end up just a tad short.


Nats are 5.0 games back from a WILDCARD spot with 19 games to play.  Their are six teams (excluding the top six teams - already in at #1 & #2 in each division) in the NL ahead of Nats with better chances to make the wildcard.  Or more succinctly, only two teams in the NL have a worse record or worse chance than the Nats (Pittsburgh, Arizona)


Go NATS!




yeabutt, there is still a chance    :wackysmile:




it ain't over until the fat lady says they are mathematically eliminated
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 10, 2020, 11:44:06 AM Eastern
ouch. . .


https://youtu.be/-1dsy3Y1KAE (https://youtu.be/-1dsy3Y1KAE)


you think it was intentional? to get rid of a coach
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 11:55:02 AM Eastern



yeabutt, there is still a chance    :wackysmile:




it ain't over until the fat lady says they are mathematically eliminated


Well the good news is the NATS did not lose last night....since there was no game (a very rare day off) and are NOW 4.5 games out of a distant wildcard spot (and 6.0 back from Philty for 2nd in division and 8.0 games back of #1 Braves)


The bad news is they start a series with the Braves...who always seem to have the better of the Nats, but we shall see.


It appears the Nats need to get to about .525 winning percentage to have a chance at a wild card spot....which means they need to win a total of 31 or 32 games this season.
They need to win 15 out of 19 remaining games to have 31 wins on the season


And the Fat lady is warming up for her performance...SOON
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 06:59:45 PM Eastern
Well I don't know what the NATS ate, but they scored 3 in the 1st and 2 in the second inning already vs the Braves.
Not sure who is pitching for Braves, but the Nats' hits have been....Eaton Single, Turner Triple, Soto Double, Cabrera Triples to make it 3-0 in the first.  Then in the second - Taylor double, Eaton HR., Turner walks, then steals second.  Then intentional walk to Soto, the Cabrera walks and Harrision grounds out with bases loaded.


I guess the Braves used up their energy last night when they beat the Marlins 29-9.  (yes that was an actual baseball score)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 07:54:22 PM Eastern
Well the real fucking Nats showed up.


Now 5-4 in the 5th.


Fucking Nats pitching just sucks ass.  We have 1 great starter, 1 really good (corbin) but NOTHING in the middle if the starter doesn't go 7





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 08:05:07 PM Eastern
Why in the FUCK would you pitch to Freddie Freeman with 1st base open?  SO he can hit a fucking 2run HR on your dumb ass...that's why!
Freeman is probably the most dangerous hitter in baseball.  Fucking weak ass-shitty, stupid pitching.  Pitching is not strong enough to get him out and not smart enough to throw around him.




And we STARTED Austin Voth?  Is this all we have?  Guy is 0-5 in 7 games with 8.26 ERA.  He's started 7 games and pitched a total of 28 innings....which means he's usually in there just long enough to earn a loss?  WTF Nats?  Why would you start this guy?


I guess when you spend all your money on a starter who is injured 40% of the time, you have to scrape the bottom of the barrel for your bottom 2 starters.


For fuck sake - the Nats posted him a 5-0 lead
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday September 10, 2020, 08:24:16 PM Eastern
It was obvious the Capitals were not much into the screwy CoronaCup this year, but I don't blame them a bit.  The whole idea of playing in a single arena bubble with no fans was a joke, especially for the playoffs. I am sure I would have done the same.

All the major sport leagues are run by communist turds and I wonder how much bearing that had on the players too. Sure they don't dare speak out lest they lose their lucrative gigs, but I expect the stench is pretty bad for most of the players.
I honestly find it hard to see myself caring about any of the leagues again.  How are they stupid enough to shit where they eat?  Especially surprising when it is abundantly clear to anyone with an active duty brain that America is rejecting the fuck out of their Marxist dreams.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 09:04:13 PM Eastern
Okay....the NATS ARE FUCKING RETARDED!!!!


fucking tied 6-6.  You bring in a pitcher in the 6th who allows NO RUNS, so by all means, take him out to start the next inning so the next fucking MORON can give up a hit, then grounder for double play (GREAT) and then WALK the next guy which puts a guy on WITH TWO OUTS and you FUCKING PITCH TO FREDDIE FREEMAN... AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
AND HE HITS ANOTHER 2-run HOMER.  Fucking NATS deserve to fucking lose.  TWO OUTS.  DON'T GIVE HIM A PITCH TO HIT YOU FUCKING


RETARDS!!!!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 09:08:15 PM Eastern
I mean Freeman is a great hitter, but beyond that...the fucking guy is on fire right now.  Just got his 1500th hit last night (ahem...HOME RUN).  He's batting like .423 in his last 10 games, he's ALREADY hit you for a 2-run shot tonight, and you FUCKING RETARDS pitch to him with TWO OUTS and a guy on when you are leading by 2?  WTF?


STUPID, STUPID, STUPID


Oh, and the next guy pops out.  FUCKTARDS.


You know you guys don't get to end the season any sooner by sucking it every fucking night.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 09:29:17 PM Eastern
Didn't expect Carter Keiboom to fill Rendon's shoes, but he ain't even shopping in the same shoe store.


Keiboom needs to go back to AAA and learn how to hit a baseball.   .191 average this year and his "career" is .175???


THIS is the best we can do at 3B? 



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 10, 2020, 09:35:28 PM Eastern
And...another inning started so ANOTHER pitching change for the NATS, and ANOTHER HR for the Braves making it 7-6


Fucking Nats are a  :clown:  show


or a  :poop: show.


Nats have used 7 pitchers in 7-1/3 innings.  And the starter lasted 4.1


Horrible bullpen.  Horrible.


I bet Max can't wait till his contract is up.  He's a super competitive guy and this team has to be killing him this year.







Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 11, 2020, 03:41:10 PM Eastern
the Caps first Brunce finally done good..


https://novacapsfans.com/2020/09/09/bruce-cassidy-wins-the-2019-20-jack-adams-award-for-best-coach/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 14, 2020, 06:34:43 PM Eastern
Oh, by the way....


The Nats still SUCK!  THey lost 3 and won 1 over the weekend.  SHocker.


Corbin is thinking....WTF did I sign with this outfit?  I pitch a good game and allow only 2 runs against probably the best offense in the league and my team scores me ONE FUCKING RUN?






Go Skins!!  I mean Go....WTF is the name of the football team here?  I see they managed a miracle and came back and beat the Eagles (a team with a real name).  I was NOT surprised to see they were down 17-0, but was very surprised when I happened to see them up by 10 with like 2 minutes left.




How about we just call them the DC Riot!  That'd be fitting for this shitty city.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 16, 2020, 10:04:25 AM Eastern
Oh, and a news flash - Nats still stink


Lost 6-1 to the Rays.


Starting "pitcher" Anibal Sanchez went 4.1 innings allowing 6 runs.  Really?  this is the best we can do for starting pitching?  Not that the team hitting helped scoring only one run.


There's got to be a silver lining here somewhere.... :huh:


Well... the 3 relief pitchers combined 3.2 innings of shutout baseball allowing only 2 hits  (too bad starter allowed 6 runs)


Nats only have a shot at winning if Max or Corbin is the starter, AND they have a quality start that goes 7 innings, AND the hitters show up to score more than 1 or 2 runs....AND they are playing a team other than the Braves or the Phillies....or the Rays...





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 16, 2020, 12:11:08 PM Eastern
when kaeperdick started with his protests, every single team that followed suit had a losing record for those three years. I think davey has distracted the team with his bullshit
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 17, 2020, 06:43:23 PM Eastern
Nats pull one out in the 10th with a HR by youngest player in MLB....Garcia.


I did not know he was that young, but good on him.


Voth pitched well....lasted 5 innings, gave up 1 run.  The bullpen did well.  Hudson gets the win (despite giving up tying HR in bottom of the ninth...which is about as shitty as you can get for a closer), but lucky for him Garcia got HR in 10th while Hudson was still pitcher of record (even though he did not pitch the 10th)


Nats are now 18-29 so only 9.5 Games back.  ::)   


Only Shittsburgh has fewer wins than the Nats 18W in the entire MLB  (Texas also has 18)






WTH are we supposed to watch for sports come October?  Since the NHL wasted next season on this stupid throw away one.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 18, 2020, 01:13:02 PM Eastern
So it's the blots vs the stars in the finals, may watch a little of it


the NHL had said the 20-21 season will start in December and will be 82 games, but I don't believe that. It will take three more seasons to get back to the October season start if they stick with 82 games for the 2021 season, it doesn't look like next season will start before January 1 either.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 18, 2020, 05:32:31 PM Eastern
Nats playing a double header today, single game tomorrow and double-header Sunday.
two are makeup games, but 5 games in 3 days?  That's pretty tough on your pitching staff.
By Sunday Nats are gonna see what position players can through the pill from the hill


And today's double header (and we're talking baseball here Zero, NOT one of your....thingy's) didn't start until after 5. :huh:   They do realize two baseball games is like 6-7 hours to play.


Or did they shorten the makeup games to 7 innings or something (I seem to recall that from an earlier game)  Regardless....why not still start the 1st game earlier?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 18, 2020, 06:27:32 PM Eastern
Nats playing a double header today, single game tomorrow and double-header Sunday.
two are makeup games, but 5 games in 3 days?  That's pretty tough on your pitching staff.
By Sunday Nats are gonna see what position players can through the pill from the hill


And today's double header (and we're talking baseball here Zero, NOT one of your....thingy's) didn't start until after 5. :huh:   They do realize two baseball games is like 6-7 hours to play.


Or did they shorten the makeup games to 7 innings or something (I seem to recall that from an earlier game)  Regardless....why not still start the 1st game earlier?


when did the MLB become college ball?


every double header this season has been and will be a 7 inning game


bunch of female body parts
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 18, 2020, 09:47:15 PM Eastern
the race at Circuit de la Sarthe starts tomorrow  :)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 19, 2020, 12:49:38 PM Eastern

when did the MLB become college ball?


every double header this season has been and will be a 7 inning game


bunch of female body parts


The Nats lost 14-3 in a 7 inning game  :lol:


Knew the pitching would be a struggle, and the Nats have 3 more games over today and tomorrow. Good luck with our pitching staff.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday September 19, 2020, 02:39:59 PM Eastern
the sun has set at la Sarthe, and now a thunder storm is moving in

it's on the motor trend station, 870 on comcast HD




this is actually rather sad to watch, usually it's a four day party with carnival rides that are open 36 hours straight, there are zero spectators there this year
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday September 19, 2020, 02:43:47 PM Eastern

The Nats lost 14-3 in a 7 inning game  :lol:


Knew the pitching would be a struggle, and the Nats have 3 more games over today and tomorrow. Good luck with our pitching staff.




time for a new pitching staff, at a minimum
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday September 19, 2020, 09:06:26 PM Eastern
I like cheese pizza.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday September 20, 2020, 08:42:03 AM Eastern
welp, Toyota won in LMP1 and Aston won in GT at la Sarthe


 :yawn:   :yawn:


during the broadcast I could see a handful of guys with no mask, a vast majority of the people are wearing them under their noses, and everyone was constantly touching it


 :-|


lots of handshakes and high fives though, unlike the dumbshits over here that are forbidden from that


it was an odd race though, it's normally run in June when there is the most daylight, and cars were running hot because of leafs getting caught in the cooling systems


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 21, 2020, 09:02:39 AM Eastern
I was watching bits of Nats baseball over the weekend(yes, I am a glutton for punishment).  Remember they had 5 games in 3 days


Couple things....


1)  We suck.   Well, that pretty much sums up all the things


Max (our best pitcher) starts Sunday's G1 double-header and we lose 2-1.  Really?  you can't give the one guy on our team who can hold them to 2 runs a win?
And by the way....Sherzer pitched well enough to win - both runs allowed were unearned, including what should have been inning ending 3rd out grounder in the bottom 6th which was bobbled at first resulting in the runner safe (and the guy on third scored).  SHOULD have been three outs to end the inning, but.....NO....Nats baseball this year.
Then we split the second (college) double-header of the day and score 15 runs? 
I actually saw the start of the game....Turner rocked the very 1st pitch of the game for a lead-off Home Run.  Nats went on to hit 5 HR in the game and win 15-0 in 18 hits (in 7 innings)
Nats "Rookie" pitcher got a start - Ben Braymer pitched really well -= 5 innings of shutout ball allowing just 1 hit.  He had some voodoo magic or something, cause his 89mph fastball shouldn't really cut it in the biggs.  Hey, I'll take it...guy pitched well
Sherzer is like...where the fuck were you guys earlier in the day when I was pitching?




Nats were at one point 19-31 over the weekend (and now 20-32) which oddly enough is exactly where they started last year....when they won the World Series.  Too bad they don't have those extra 100 games to make up the difference this year.


Nats are 10.5 games back from Atlanta and 5.0 games back of any hope of a wild card spot with 8 games remaining in the season.  It's over folks.
Mathematically speaking....they could still get in, but it would take monumental collapse of ALL 6 wildcard teams ahead of them (not counting the other 6 teams in #1,2 spots ahead of them)
AND winning all 8 games remaining in order for it to happen.


At least hockey season starts in a month...oh...wait....they screwed that pooch didn't they?  We still playing this year's Covid Cup.  I'm not into it.  Watched about 2 minutes and just couldn't get interested.


GO Caps

Go Nats


Awe shit.....GO...to Hell.




Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 21, 2020, 09:17:14 AM Eastern
One messed up thing about this MLB covid stupidity season is with the over generous playoff parameters with two teams from each division getting in as well as two additional wild card teams....there will probably be some teams making the playoffs with at best a .500 record.
3 of 4 current teams in the east fighting for 2 wildcard spots have exactly .500 record, with Philthy leading the pack with a whopping one game over .500 currently.


I mean I get it, but seems overly generous compared to what is normally a very long grueling season where a very limited number of teams actually make the playoffs. Normally after 160 games only three teams get in plus 1 wild card team (okay, two wildcards get one game to fight for 4th spot)


Seams kind of silly to have 160 game season for 30 teams and only 6 guaranteed spots for division leaders.  Sometimes the teams in 2nd place in one division have better records than other 1st place teams and they get screwed.


MLB needs to address that a bit I think.  Not saying 16 teams should get in , but maybe do more like NHL where division leaders get in then maybe 3 more from east & west.


I guess you can't do it with 12 teams, but then maybe do a short 3game wildcard playoff to let 3 wild cards get down to 1
 
Yeah, Rich...like we need to stretch out the MLB season further.... :raspberry:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 21, 2020, 03:31:18 PM Eastern
to add to the stupidity of the MLB this year, there are way too many interleague games with the shortened season


this season does prove what I've been saying for years though, the season is entirely too long,
a 150 game season would be plenty
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 21, 2020, 05:52:30 PM Eastern
to add to the stupidity of the MLB this year, there are way too many interleague games with the shortened season


this season does prove what I've been saying for years though, the season is entirely too long,
a 150 game season would be plenty


Yep.  or even 140 or 132.  I mean you really need 160 games to decide?  Knock out one game for each opponent each year and what does that total?  Now with interleague play you could easily manipulate the number to what you want
I know all the stats and records and crap will go bonkers if you change the season, but then, there is no real fair comparison between eras anyway.


162 games is nonsense.  drop 12-18 or so games and Knock off a couple weeks of the season or throw in a day of rest every other week.
and changes the playoff format.  you play 162 games and only 6 + 2 teams get in?


What's the plan for start of 2021 season?  I mean this season is going to go to November.


Does Ryan Zimmerman return next year?  He'll be 36....in a week

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 21, 2020, 05:55:12 PM Eastern
Jesus, the Nats are playing today and have another double-header tomorrow.
THat's 8 games in 5 days plus travel.  Three double-headers in 5 days  That's insane.  Talk about wear and tear.  I guess with the Nats cellar dwelling, they can get the younger guys alot of work, but that's still a tough schedule for your pitching staff.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 22, 2020, 08:46:31 AM Eastern
Nats beat the Phillies!! Woot Woot.


Annie Sanchez actually pitched for a win.  She managed 5 whole innings allowing 1 run.  The relief pitching allowed 0 runs over 4 innings.


The only thing remotely interesting in this is that the Phillies desperately need every win they can muster.  They are exactly even in the Wildcard race which means they are in the #2 (last) wildcard spot currently. - .5 games behind Cincinnati and .5 game ahead of Milwaukee and San Fran.
SanFran and Milwaukee both have a game in hand.  Cincin has played one more game, so all four of these guys are really neck and neck.
If SF and Milwaukee both win their game in hand, they will all three be exactly tied for last WC spot.  Not sure what the tie-breaker scenario is for this.


Losing to the lowly Nats has to be a real bite in the ole balls for Philthy.


Saint Louis is practically tied with Cincin in NL Centeral, but has played fewer games so technically in 2nd place in the NL Central so they could flip flop easily.


Marlins are 1.0 game up on Philthy for 2nd spot in NL east so Philthy could pass them.  It's pretty close for the WC spots.


Which brings me to a question...thought....I know the format is different this year with top 2 teams from each division getting in as well as 2 WC teams total in each League (NL, AL).  So it's possible both WC teams come from the same division.  That would allow 4 teams (1/2 of the 8 total in the playoffs in the NL) from one division (sorry for the advance math there)


The NL Central has Cincinnati .5 game up and Milwaukee .5 game back, so they could conceivably both make it.


So as not to discount any chickens....Colorado and Mets are 2.5 and 3.0 back....but that's a tall order for either to make that up in 8 or so games remaining.


If the Nats actually play well the next couple days and beat Philthy (and Alta's favorite player) 3 more times, we could actually knock them out of the playoff race....and actually be meaningful for something (helping a team lose...which we have much experience at so...)


Nats are 5.5 games out of WC spot with 7 games to play...so technically (for Alta)  we're still in this  :)


(nobody tell Alta the fat lady was spotted site-seeing in DC yesterday....kind of hanging around near Nats Park)




And Yes....this is THE BOREDOM THREAD.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday September 22, 2020, 11:40:18 AM Eastern
Davey seemed like a good manager, until this season. The only real difference between this and last year is the loss of Rendon. With that and Zimm sitting the year out because he believed the bullshit there is a huge hole in the batting lineup. It also looks like it's time for a new pitching coach.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 22, 2020, 01:11:22 PM Eastern
Davey seemed like a good manager, until this season. The only real difference between this and last year is the loss of Rendon. With that and Zimm sitting the year out because he believed the bullshit there is a huge hole in the batting lineup. It also looks like it's time for a new pitching coach.


We did lose our World Series MVP pitcher as well.  Although... I believe he was absolutely outstanding last year, I also believe that was pretty much the career year for Stras.  I know we have always relied on him as one of our cornerstones, but when you build on sand.....




I know he was due a pay raise and had a contract clause allowing him to opt out...which smartly he did, I just wondered at the time if we should've tested the waters and maybe let him go see what he got elsewhere.  "We" just ran up right up and bent over and said here....have at it.  Didn't even let the World Series shine rub off or anything before we got all sloppy with his new deal.  Sounds silly for a guy who was paramount in just getting you the World Series and a guy you have built your team on to consider letting him walk after a season like that but.....
IF he can't stay healthy (and that's certainly a legit concern with him)....that big whopping contract is going to look pretty ugly for years to come.  Got us a whole five innings for our $35 mil this year.


Hopefully I'm just being negative, and ownership/management certainly would have looked liked total asshole idiots to let him walk, and I really don't blame them for awarding a new contract.
I just wonder if it was smart given his fragility and age.  I'm sure they know his condition much better than us, and this season was a throw away, but...maybe time will tell.




Go.....oh who cares.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 22, 2020, 02:52:06 PM Eastern
and the other thing is the Nats are not as bad as their record.  I mean the bullpen has been a disaster this year, and we certainly are missing 2 legit quality starters (Stras being one)
I mean they have lost way too many games, but some of those games were close.  We were like one out or one hit away from a win or loss and we ended up on the wrong side of nearly all of them.
Team batting average is like 10th in the league  (actually 5th...I just looked it up) which is actually pretty damn good.  They were just inconsistent and could not hit on days they needed it or deliver pitching on days they needed.


Total run differential is -16  which is not good, but Miami is -27 and they are in 2nd place in the division.
Actually all the current NL teams in hunt for the WC have negative run differential and roughly .500 record.


Nats lost 12 games this year by 2 runs or less. That's couple timely hits or better yet, one better inning by bullpen away from several more wins.


IFs and BUTTS...


(I like big butts and I cannot lie...)





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 22, 2020, 06:05:30 PM Eastern
 :banana: :banana: :banana: Well... Nats win 1st game of double header behind strong pitching from....Voth.  THat's right.  I said Voth.  Formerly 0-5 with 8+ ERA.  Threw a complete game (well for college) allowing 3 hits and 1 run in 7 innings.  7 strikeouts too.  Pretty fine performance from him.


Philthy is mucking around and trying not to make the playoffs.  Technically they are tied with four teams for the spots, but they have only 5 games left where most others have 7.


Geez...sure hope the Nats help knock them out  :snicker:


Nats starting some dude....Paolo Espino in game 2.  Never heard of him.


Good luck.  The Nats have legitimately won 3 games in a row for the first time this season.


Let's see if they can make it four.




Go N...oh forget it.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 09:11:18 AM Eastern
 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Nats win 4 in a row!!!  SO too bad it's a 60 game season...apparently the Nats only start playing about 50 games in...just like last year.
(The Fat lady was heard cursing in her hotel room...."Damn! I have to spend another night in this city?")
Nats win 2nd half of double header in "extra" innings (ahem...the 8th inning) with a walk off HR from a 32 year old rookie. :huh:   That's Nats baseball folks.


Milwaukee, SanFran and Cincinnati are LOVING the Nats right now cause we just swept the Phillies in 3 games and knocked Philthy from .5 game up to a full game back in the race for the wild card spot.  Philthy only has 4 games left to play.  This three game series loss probably did them in.


Turner with another double (.340 average)
Stephenson 2 hits, 1 a triple  (.320 average) 
Soto:  3 run Homerun (.345 average)
Suzuki with a hit (.267)
Hernandez 2 hits (.250)
Taylor 1 hit (.210)


Pitching....well....you can't have everything.  Starter went 4 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits.  Relief pitching pretty well sucked as usual. McGowin 2 runs on 1 hit in only 2/3 of an inning. Suero 1 run on 1 hit and 3 walks in 1/3 of inning.  Finnegan 0 runs on 2 hits in 1.1 inning (good boy) and....
OUr winning pitcher - Hudson has a horseshoe up his ass, because he got the win even though this closer did exactly what he should not...come in last inning with a 1 run lead and gave up that lead to tie the game.  Lucky for him Yadiel Hernandez hits a walk off HR in bottom of the inning.
Okay...so I went back and looked at this and can't really fault Hudson.  The run was scored on a throwing error (Holt) on a routine sac bunt ground ball to 3rd and Holt sailed the throw 6' over the 1st basemen and runner (on second) scored easily....so the run was unearned.  And with the COVID college rules baseball the "extra" 8th inning was started with a given runner on second base.

Hudson did earn his previous win the same way...giving up the lead in the top of inning only to half Nats hitter save his bacon and give him a win he did not really earn.


Anyway...4 wins in a row


Go Nats.  It was fun for three days.








Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 02:51:32 PM Eastern
By the way....the Nats are 4.5 games back from wildcard spot with 5 games remaining.


If anny of the six teams chasing WC spots currently ahead of the Nats wins a single game OR if the Nats lose a game....it's over  :'(


(Well technically one win by one club would make it possible for Nats to tie for WC spot if that team lost all other games and Nats won ALL remaining games)


But she's warming up





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 04:54:45 PM Eastern
wow, 34 sure had a great series for Pilly


 :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 08:54:43 PM Eastern
wow, 34 sure had a great series for Pilly


 :snicker:


Every time I saw him bat, he struck out.  Watched him make an error too.  Thought of you both times  ;D


He's number 3 now by the way.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 10:29:32 PM Eastern
Well the Nats happy banana train has gone off the rails.


Nats lose 12-3 in the finale of the four game series with Philthy.


On a positive note, Eric Fedde - Nats starter...pitched 7 complete innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits, 1 BB and 5 K's.  Pretty decent outing for him.


Too bad it wasn't one of them Covid College type games which ended in 7, cause then we brought in the Bullpen and they allowed 9 runs (yes that is a 9) in only 1 and 2/3 innigs.
McGowen allowed 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks (including 1 HR) in 1.0 innings of pitching (oo-fah)
and then it got worse...
followed by Harper (Ryan)....but honestly Bryce probably could have done better... who allowed 6 runs on 4 hits, 2 walks (2 HR) in 2/3 of one inning.  HE was so bad they brought in position player Holt to finish the 9th inning for the final out.


Really?  6 runs in one inning?  from your bullpen?  (I think I have identified one of the Nats problems)  :)




Oh, and if my math is right...The Nats are officially eliminated.  5.0 games back of wildcard with 4 games to play.
There's a fat lady singing somewheres in DC tonight.


With the win, Philthy is now .5 game back of a WC, as is Milwaukee and San Francisco.
Philthy has only 3 games remaining, Milwaukee has 5, SanFran has 6
Cincinnati has 3 games left, but are +.5 so they currently hold WC spot #1.


Really don't know what I'm going to do for rants next week  :-\



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 10:33:30 PM Eastern
And when I was looking for a pic of the fat lady singing....


um...be careful what you type into that search engine..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 10:34:04 PM Eastern
Lilly!!!! Can't you keep control of your goons? Thought this was a damn hockey forum?  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 10:57:53 PM Eastern
Lilly!!!! Can't you keep control of your goons? Thought this was a damn hockey forum?  :rofl:




at least we ain't talkin about fishing   :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 11:06:40 PM Eastern
if I owned the Nats I'd be looking to replace Davey, I know he was the catalyst behind this team
protesting a cop shooting a criminal
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 11:07:19 PM Eastern
Lilly!!!! Can't you keep control of your goons? Thought this was a damn hockey forum?  :rofl:


This is the boredom thread....
and IF there was any hockey going on....we could talk about it


Actually I can't believe Alta didn't start a baseball thread...


and a racing thread...



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 23, 2020, 11:07:54 PM Eastern
And in Mick's fishing thread dreams...




hard to believe what you find on the internet  (or on Mick's hard drive)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 24, 2020, 09:24:15 AM Eastern
But that's.. It's.. What the..  :huh: Yea, I got nothin..  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 24, 2020, 10:19:21 AM Eastern
So the Nats loss last night came with few positives....


Juan Soto had two hits including a HR.  He is currently batting .352  His career MLB average is .295 (1101 at bats). That's pretty damn outstanding.


Nats as a whole had 6 hits last night.  Soto had 2, Gomes had 2.  Stephensen (batting lead off) had 1 hit.  Harrison in the #2 spot had 1 hit. (Turner had the night off)


So batters #4 - 9 had zero hits with exception of Gomes 2 hits (batting 6th)
The other hitters #4-9 were a combined 0 for 14.


Soto's 2 run HR came in bottom of the ninth when it was already 12-1.


Not that it really mattered as the Nats bullpen threw the game away.


Nats have four games remaining all vs the Mets over the next four days.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 24, 2020, 06:13:42 PM Eastern

This is the boredom thread....
and IF there was any hockey going on....we could talk about it


Actually I can't believe Alta didn't start a baseball thread...


and a racing thread...


I mentioned the big race over the weekend, y'all ignored it
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 24, 2020, 10:19:38 PM Eastern
I tried to watch some of it.. Sportscar racing just isn't really methang.. Normal year I'd of prolly gave it a longer look.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 24, 2020, 10:40:14 PM Eastern

I mentioned the big race over the weekend, y'all ignored it




Tour de France was this weekend?
 :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 25, 2020, 12:11:38 PM Eastern
News Flash.  The Nats are back.  For ANOTHER loss


Corbin starting pitcher allowed 3 runs in 7 innings.  Which is pretty good against the best hitting team in MLB (yes the Mets have the highest team average)


Too Bad Corbin is pitching for the Nats though, cause they only gave him 1 run for support.


Corbin is 2-7 this season.  0-6 in his last 7 starts and I don't believe any of those were truly bad from a pitching standpoint.  He just doesn't seem to get any run support when its his turn in the rotation.


Wild Card race is really tight if anyone cares.  About 4-5 games left for most clubs and it's likely going to take all of them to figure who gets in.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 25, 2020, 08:39:13 PM Eastern
I tried to watch some of it.. Sportscar racing just isn't really methang.. Normal year I'd of prolly gave it a longer look.


it was boring as hell this year, probably because of no fans
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 25, 2020, 08:40:33 PM Eastern



Tour de France was this weekend?
 :huh:


the 24 hour tour at Le Mans, it's usually much better than the 24 hours at Daytona
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 25, 2020, 08:53:50 PM Eastern
for the first time in Nats history they will have a manger for longer than three years,
they just gave davey a three year extension
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday September 25, 2020, 11:09:27 PM Eastern
Yes sir, humidity is back.. Prolly be back in the 90's tomorrow! Haven't got much rain this week though. 4" last..  Yup..  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 03:21:17 PM Eastern
for the first time in Nats history they will have a manger for longer than three years,
they just gave davey a three year extension


Just what you wanted  ;D
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 03:43:40 PM Eastern
Well Today is another college double header so MAYBE Max can go 7 innings and we can have a chance at winning (since we have no bull pen)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 03:51:48 PM Eastern
Well Today is another college double header so MAYBE Max can go 7 innings and we can have a chance at winning (since we have no bull pen)


Um....well never mind that.  Max walks the first batter of inning 3 and then gives up HR to the 2nd batter.  2-0 Mets.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 04:45:29 PM Eastern
Andrew Stephenson is on fire at the plate lately.


Hit a HR today.  Batting .344 this year(only 31 AB this year) but lately been doing very well.  Batting .400 over last 7 games.


Max has given up 2 HR today.  Nats trail 3-2 in the 5th. (of 7 innings)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 05:13:42 PM Eastern
Andrew Stephenson is on fire at the plate lately.


Hit a HR today.  Batting .344 this year(only 31 AB this year) but lately been doing very well.  Batting .400 over last 7 games.


Max has given up 2 HR today.  Nats trail 3-2 in the 5th. (of 7 innings)


And Stevo hits an inside the park HR to tie it 3-3 in bottom of 5th.


At least this ONE guys showed up to play today!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 05:18:45 PM Eastern
Max gets through the six but he's at 109 pitches.  I would guess he's done.  Game tied 3-3.
No decision for him unless the Nats score in the bottom 6th

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 05:36:31 PM Eastern
Well Nats manage to score one in bottom 6 so Max COULD get the win....


IF the Nats Bullpen can manage a 1 inning Save  (for a change)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 26, 2020, 05:48:24 PM Eastern
Well I'll be damned.  Nats closer actually closes.


Nats win 4-3 in 7innigns

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday September 26, 2020, 07:39:32 PM Eastern
Yes sir, humidity is back.. Prolly be back in the 90's tomorrow! Haven't got much rain this week though. 4" last..  Yup..  :snicker:


IKR? I can't wait for the Armidillo 100 over at New Smyrna.. Hope the rain holds out! Crops gettin dry, but we needs to race! You entering the demolition derby this year?  :wackysmile: :uh-huh: :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 27, 2020, 06:57:16 PM Eastern
Come on, that shit was funny! I don't care who ya are!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 28, 2020, 07:43:00 PM Eastern
so who are the Nats playing in round 1??
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 03:49:55 AM Eastern
I used to love rounders at school too.    :wackysmile:
Are they doing it on ice now?

 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 09:01:47 AM Eastern
I used to love rounders at school too.    :wackysmile:
Are they doing it on ice now?


I don't know what that means.


Hi Lil

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 09:46:08 AM Eastern
Well the Nats finished the season in fine fashion winning their last three (meaningless) games.   Decent showing by pitching for all three.
Bats surely woke up in the season finale with 15 runs on 11 hits, including a grand slam by Trea Turner.


Juan Soto wins the batting title with best average in the NL and becomes the youngest player in history to do so.  Pretty impressive.  Seems like a really good kid, lets hope he stays that way.
And this kid ....the proven best hitter in baseball was due to make $629K on a 2-way contract
He actually collected $233,111 with the shortened season.







Trea Turner is also a big bright spot this year with continued improvement at the plate


Stephenson has been on a tear since his call up - another 2 hits in the final game leaving him with a .366 average for the "year" - over a limited number of games (41 at bats)




The Nats have a lot of guys on league minimum pay which is about $563k per year, but with the shortened season, some of them made very little.


Paulo Espina (Who?...yeah, I know) pitched in 2 games for a total of 6.0 innings pitched for the Nats this season (started one)  and made $21,805 this year.


Max pitched in twelve games this season for a total of 67.1 Innings pitched and collected $17,801,286.  Not too shabby.  Granted, he is one of the best pitchers in baseball.  That's about $265k per inning


Juan Soto (who IS THE BEST HITTER in baseball) played in 42 games this season and won the batting title made $233,111 for the season


Max Scherzer was paid more for one inning of pitching this season than Juan Soto earned in 42 games   :huh:


Meanwhile, Strasburg makes $35mil (and pitched 5 innings this year)....(although with the covid season they all had adjusted pay.)  And I really don't know how/if they pay a guy on IR

although it appears he made $8,730,159 of his $35,000,000 salary this "season"
$8,730,159 for 5 innings.....is $1,746,032 per inning.....$582,010 per out.  I could not find how many pitches he threw this year otherwise I would tell you how much he made per pitch  8-0



Max is a full 26.4 % of the Nats total salary this season.  Strasburg was 12.95% (for his 5 innings of work)
Juan Soto was about 1/3 of 1%
Espino was .03 of 1 %


Nats need to step up and ink Soto to a long term deal before he's unaffordable


Oh, and Philthy did not make the WC spot....muchly to do with three losses to the Nats in the last week of the season.

Well, that's all folks.  The season is done.  What to do in the boredom thread now  :huh:


Hey!  Anybody know when the Stanley Cup Finals start?


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 10:45:36 AM Eastern
One more thing...
with the Nats winning the last 3 games of the season (against the Mets) and going 7-3 in the last ten basically tied them with Mets record for the season at 26-34, so the Nats technically were NOT in the cellar at season's end.


 :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 10:55:32 AM Eastern
Well, that's all folks.  The season is done.  What to do in the boredom thread now  :huh:


I'll take that as a NO on the demolition derby?  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 01:46:54 PM Eastern
MLB.com is such a pain in ass to navigate,  just like damn near every other website these days.


Anyway, the way baseball stats are tracked you'd think its very easy to find out how many pitches any one person threw in a season, but nooooooo. In Strawberries case it was somewhat easy. Find out which games he played in and pull up the box score for those two games. Strawberry threw 85 pitches in game this season. If he's not going to retire any time soon he needs to be moved to the bullpen
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 02:10:14 PM Eastern
MLB.com is such a pain in ass to navigate,  just like damn near every other website these days.


Anyway, the way baseball stats are tracked you'd think its very easy to find out how many pitches any one person threw in a season, but nooooooo. In Strawberries case it was somewhat easy. Find out which games he played in and pull up the box score for those two games. Strawberry threw 85 pitches in game this season. If he's not going to retire any time soon he needs to be moved to the bullpen


Thanks Alta..


So that's $102,707.75 PER PITCH this season  ($8,730,159 abbreviated salary/ 85 total pitches)


He made Soto's salary for the entire season in two pitches.




I know you can't really break it down like that, cause the guy put all the time into training camp, practice, etc, etc,  and I'm sure he'd have rather been in there throwing for 12 or 14 games or so, but.....
I broke it down like that anyway.  Over $100k per pitch.


I can't believe how under paid Soto is. 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 02:27:54 PM Eastern
I'll take that as a NO on the demolition derby?  :raspberry:


I’m in, but I’m not driving the bendy buss...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L412GatDPWM (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L412GatDPWM)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 05:24:26 PM Eastern
Definite NO on the bendy bus.. Maybe the double decker? Well, that's a big -no- on the DD as well!  :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 29, 2020, 10:37:42 PM Eastern
Yikes.


Leave it to the Brits.


Can't believe the DD stayed upright as long as it did and the Bendy driver was pretty much balls out.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Wednesday September 30, 2020, 01:56:15 PM Eastern
LOL. "We should have bicycles on the circuit... pedaled by bus drivers."
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday September 30, 2020, 07:08:32 PM Eastern
LOL. "We should have bicycles on the circuit... pedaled by bus drivers."
I say we should leave the bicycles to the French
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday September 30, 2020, 11:22:23 PM Eastern
Yea, add the bicycle to the hard -no- list as well! :wackysmile:   :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 14, 2020, 05:46:02 PM Eastern
based on the video, I'd say detonation was the goal...

http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=44688 (http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=44688)

just out frame to the right is an LNG storage facility, and it was very convenient how it was in the middle of the channel


https://www.foxnews.com/science/biggest-wwii-bomb-poland-piast-canal-tallboy-bomb-british-royal-air-force
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 14, 2020, 06:26:12 PM Eastern
no offense intended, sometimes you need to laugh...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g_767vZbW1g (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g_767vZbW1g)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday October 15, 2020, 08:28:02 PM Eastern

this isn't good, it's the only thing I enjoy doing in Vegas, besides drinking


https://novacapsfans.com/2020/10/15/first-look-inside-new-sports-book-at-capital-one-arena/




of course it won't matter until it's safe to go downtown
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday October 31, 2020, 08:18:56 PM Eastern
Sir Sean Connery has left the building


 :(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Saturday October 31, 2020, 11:06:15 PM Eastern
Sir Sean Connery has left the building


 :(
An old friend of mine from Edinburgh sent me this audio in a text message today.  Some great personal stories of Sean Connery.
http://galactichub.com/caps/2020-10-31-10-50am Peter McLean tells stories about Sean Connery.m4a (http://galactichub.com/caps/2020-10-31-10-50am Peter McLean tells stories about Sean Connery.m4a)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 02, 2020, 09:34:40 AM Eastern
Well, some Nascar playoff drama went down in Martinsville, VA.! Harvick lost a 42 point lead, in one race, and misses going to the finale in Phoenix..


Harvick/Keselowski/Hamlin were all within 1 point of each other, on the final lap, with only room for 2 cars to advance.. Harvick dumped Kyle Busch on the last corner to try to get his needed 1 extra point. That didn't work out as he crashed himself too. Hamlin needed help from teammate Erik Jones to keep from losing his 1 point cushion. That worked. Keselowski was the safest one, at the end, with no real shenanigans needed to hold his position and advance.


Chase Elliott drove away at the end, as his only real competition (Truex) had a loose wheel and had to pit. Elliott needed to drive through the field in the last stage after a botched pitstop put him back in the field. The win automatically advance him to the final. Logano advanced by winning Kansas 2 weeks ago.


Love or hate the format, it was definitely drama! Final 4 going for this years Cup Championship in Phoenix: Logano, Elliott, Keselowski, Hamlin
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 02, 2020, 05:46:09 PM Eastern
if it was up to fat Tony, the only cars on the track would be the ones in the chase






there is no such thing as playoffs in auto racing








and fuck harvick
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 02, 2020, 07:41:25 PM Eastern
good for Jeff  :) , I had no idea he was coaching now




https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2020/11/02/jeff-halperns-engraving-on-the-stanley-cup/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 02, 2020, 10:31:53 PM Eastern

there is no such thing as playoffs in auto racing


and fuck harvick


Well, not for us old timers anyway.. But what are ya gonna do? There's wasn't 3 on 3 OT and shootouts in hockey either. Until there was..  :raised-eyebrow:


And   :uh-huh:   :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 16, 2020, 02:41:44 PM Eastern
the 3 vs 3 isn't my favorite thing either, but it's preferable to the old four column score sheet
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday November 19, 2020, 08:04:38 PM Eastern
New retro jerseys....


Meh.


I liked the old screaming eagle.  Not so sure about this one.
It's a bit busy for me.


https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/washington-capitals-unveil-reverse-retro-alternate-jersey/c-319635478 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/washington-capitals-unveil-reverse-retro-alternate-jersey/c-319635478)


And since when does Addidas make frickin Hockey jerseys?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday November 22, 2020, 01:15:49 AM Eastern
Somebody please explain to me what  "Reverse Retro" is/means?
 :huh:

Whatever it is, it doesn't look great. :raspberry:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 22, 2020, 08:42:30 AM Eastern
I just figured out what’s wrong with that sweater, beyond the fact they are calling ‘97 “retro”. It’s the wrong shade of red and there is too much of it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 22, 2020, 01:28:45 PM Eastern
Aussie Super Cars is on  :)




it's like if nascarap ran four door salon cars, on a road track
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday November 22, 2020, 10:39:03 PM Eastern
2022 Nascar is trying it's best to be one. Not sure what it's gonna do on an oval, but it'll look a lot like an Aussie Super Cup car on the road courses. Those guys would eat the nascars guys lunch on road courses though. They're bad ass! Again, on road courses..   
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 23, 2020, 09:47:41 PM Eastern
Wardo is going to try coaching...


https://novacapsfans.com/2020/11/23/former-capitals-forward-joel-ward-named-assistant-coach-for-ahls-silver-knights/


I wish him well
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday November 26, 2020, 03:50:02 PM Eastern
hope everyone is having a nice thanksgiving




just an FYI, pumpkin pie mix doesn't go well with whisky
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday December 04, 2020, 08:42:33 AM Eastern
Well Tom looks to be in fighting shape and ready to play...NOT!
Hopefully its just the jersey (and extra layers of clothing underneath....I Hope) making him look 20lbs heavier and not the time off.
And the porn-stache reminds me of a certain Crybaby....although it does curve down on the ends a bit.  Hopefully this is just an awkward transition stage and not the finished product.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday December 04, 2020, 04:51:16 PM Eastern
Oshie looks ready to kick some ass though!  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 08, 2020, 09:30:10 AM Eastern
Chuck Yeager has left the building  :( ...


they don't make them like that anymore
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday December 08, 2020, 03:16:27 PM Eastern
Chuck Yeager has left the building  :( ...


they don't make them like that anymore


Yep.  Pretty awesome character.
Read a little about him...started as a private in the Army air corps as a mechanic...retired as a Brig. General.  Not too shabby for an enlisted man straight out of high school.
Didn't know he was a WV hillbilly.


Anyone read his biography?


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 08, 2020, 03:39:50 PM Eastern

Yep.  Pretty awesome character.
Read a little about him...started as a private in the Army air corps as a mechanic...retired as a Brig. General.  Not too shabby for an enlisted man straight out of high school.
Didn't know he was a WV hillbilly.


Anyone read his biography?


I've read parts, one of these days I'll read the whole thing


nothing like breaking the sound barrier with broken ribs
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday December 10, 2020, 08:30:32 AM Eastern

(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgalactichub.com%2Fcaps%2FWill+the+lady+that+left+6+kids+at+the+ice+rink+please+pick+them+up+-+Beating+Maple+Leafs+3-1.jpg&hash=c7e0f44054d3e59c57fd63b9b5232d54e1b1ec53)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday December 14, 2020, 09:36:37 PM Eastern
It's a cry for help....really....I think.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday December 15, 2020, 10:56:37 AM Eastern
FFS...Get ON with it already.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 15, 2020, 08:08:37 PM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A4o4Q9sd_y4 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A4o4Q9sd_y4)










oh, wait a minute, that’s Micks deal
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 15, 2020, 10:04:16 PM Eastern
Leave me outta this!  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 16, 2020, 10:21:04 PM Eastern
but..  but..  I thought Canadians were perfect and didn't act this way  :huh:



https://novacapsfans.com/2020/12/16/arrests-made-including-a-provincial-police-officer-in-theft-of-600000-worth-of-wayne-gretzky-memorabilia/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2020/12/16/arrests-made-including-a-provincial-police-officer-in-theft-of-600000-worth-of-wayne-gretzky-memorabilia/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 16, 2020, 10:23:18 PM Eastern
 :-|
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 17, 2020, 09:57:22 AM Eastern
 8-0
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday December 21, 2020, 06:30:24 PM Eastern
So....not sure what thread to put this in.....
Do we have a "COVID" thread?


I figured either the boredom thread or the "Today's bullshit for Rich" thread...




So today was a shitty Monday....WAY too many things went wrong and...my 19 year old son, who works for me and lives with me (and goes to college) tested positive for Covid today.


Normally...I would not hit the panic button (and well...I'm NOT hitting panic, but...SUcks total ass because we WERE planning on leaving for Florida day after tomorrow and now that is all cancelled.
Don't want to haul Covid down to the elderly grandparents for Christmas so we are cancelling both the Florida trip to one set of grandparents and the return trip to western NC to see my parents.
Everyone is disappointed.


This covid shit is for real because NOW it's affecting ME! :raised-eyebrow:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 21, 2020, 06:53:59 PM Eastern
Sucks brother! Good move though, gotta protect the elderly.. On the bright side, Im sure he'll be fine! Hope you and the family stay healthy!  :praying: 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 21, 2020, 07:20:12 PM Eastern
yea, he is of the age group that has a %99.9998 recovery rate from the flu


the grandparents aren't that lucky though, and that goes for any strain of flu,
but they are in sunny F L A, which is natures best medicine
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 24, 2020, 02:24:33 PM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXLh-v0ieE (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXLh-v0ieE)




https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Friday December 25, 2020, 08:30:10 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrw51Cn0L40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrw51Cn0L40)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Friday December 25, 2020, 08:31:29 AM Eastern
Brought back some memories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2C5B5DpcJg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2C5B5DpcJg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 25, 2020, 01:43:54 PM Eastern

there were some big snow flurries this mornin, the temperature is half what it was yesterday

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S8YQqK5e5es&t=86s (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S8YQqK5e5es&t=86s)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday December 28, 2020, 06:09:47 PM Eastern
Well.....Covid Update:


My Covid case son now feels better.  Most all his symptoms are gone and he pretty much had basically head cold symptoms, plus about five days in he lost sense of smell and taste.  (kind of hard to have a sense of smell when your nose/sinuses are plugged anyway)
He had cold like symptoms around 12/20 and tested positive 12/22.  So he felt like he had a cold for about 8-10 days.  Never any fever for him or body aches or anything.  He is a healthy 19 year old though.


And now.....my wife tested positive today.  Her cold symptoms started on Christmas Eve and she swears she had only a cold form the stress of the season (which she gets most years).  She is part mule so she refused to get tested until today....and positive.  So far for her (now 6 days) also mostly just head cold symptoms.


My other 19  year old son and I both got tested today and are negative.  (I have been avoiding any "contact" with my wife since Christmas eve).  Made for an unusual Christmas and certainly not a fun one.  Kind of a big bummer actually - didn't feel like a holiday at all...more like just a random weekend off with everyone doing their own thing around the house.


Cheers.  Really can't wait for this year to be behind us.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 28, 2020, 11:11:14 PM Eastern
glad everyone is ok, I only put up about 1/4 of my normal Christmas decorations this year because the overall mood just wasn't there with the covid and election. I can't afford to drink through another six months of this covid crap




Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday December 31, 2020, 03:08:37 PM Eastern
Well.....Covid Update:


My Covid case son now feels better.  Most all his symptoms are gone and he pretty much had basically head cold symptoms, plus about five days in he lost sense of smell and taste.  (kind of hard to have a sense of smell when your nose/sinuses are plugged anyway)
He had cold like symptoms around 12/20 and tested positive 12/22.  So he felt like he had a cold for about 8-10 days.  Never any fever for him or body aches or anything.  He is a healthy 19 year old though.


And now.....my wife tested positive today.  Her cold symptoms started on Christmas Eve and she swears she had only a cold form the stress of the season (which she gets most years).  She is part mule so she refused to get tested until today....and positive.  So far for her (now 6 days) also mostly just head cold symptoms.


My other 19  year old son and I both got tested today and are negative.  (I have been avoiding any "contact" with my wife since Christmas eve).  Made for an unusual Christmas and certainly not a fun one.  Kind of a big bummer actually - didn't feel like a holiday at all...more like just a random weekend off with everyone doing their own thing around the house.


Cheers.  Really can't wait for this year to be behind us.

Glad you're all okay.   :sick: :sick: :sick:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 31, 2020, 05:40:33 PM Eastern
Well.....Covid Update:


Glad everyone's feeling better! Yea, this holiday season has been for shit.. None the less, Happy New Year!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday January 02, 2021, 01:27:40 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTzTKHEjW4Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTzTKHEjW4Y)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday January 02, 2021, 06:20:52 PM Eastern
how was he popular
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday January 02, 2021, 10:55:24 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZLs7BHhduA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZLs7BHhduA)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 05, 2021, 12:11:57 PM Eastern
how was he popular


Don't know but my (former) sister in law was quite tickled by his movie way ack in the 80's...Pee Wee's Big Adventure (I believe)


and I am ashamed to admit I can do a pretty spot on impression of him and his laugh and a couple quotes from his movie are burned into my brain and are instantly triggered in my brain anytime I hear a certain phrase or word.


"SHHH!...I'm listening to reason"


"Everyone I know has a big but....."


"There's no basement in the Alamo"
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 05, 2021, 07:14:22 PM Eastern
TMI bro.. TMI..  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 05, 2021, 10:54:47 PM Eastern
the only thing I remember is a story about a movie theater and an overcoat  :-|
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday January 09, 2021, 09:46:23 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGgtwEQ-BTk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGgtwEQ-BTk)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 11, 2021, 12:15:47 PM Eastern
Three days untill


 :banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 11, 2021, 04:17:37 PM Eastern
Tick tock till...
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 11, 2021, 04:18:26 PM Eastern
I think the clock is slow...

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 12, 2021, 11:57:44 AM Eastern
And in a mere 53 hours, 12 minutes, we can be watching bona fide Caps hockey  :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 12, 2021, 03:36:01 PM Eastern
And in a mere 53 hours, 12 minutes, we can be watching bona fide Caps hockey  :)




right, unless someone test positive for the flu that has a %99.6 recovery rate
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 12, 2021, 07:03:41 PM Eastern



right, unless someone test positive for the flu that has a %99.6 recovery rate


Easy there Debbie...don't be bursting my bubble til I at least get it blowed up full size :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 12, 2021, 07:05:07 PM Eastern
48 hours and counting.....

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 13, 2021, 11:21:55 AM Eastern
32 hours....

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 13, 2021, 05:27:11 PM Eastern
because....the boredom is going to make me shave my legs
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 13, 2021, 05:32:19 PM Eastern
that's why Alta  8)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 14, 2021, 02:40:52 PM Eastern
I think I have been reprimanded  :snicker: :-X
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Thursday January 14, 2021, 03:45:31 PM Eastern
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/kxe296/lockdown_protocols_got_me_like/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 14, 2021, 04:26:16 PM Eastern
I think I have been reprimanded  :snicker: :-X


why? did the wife not like the shaved legs??


maybe you should shave the bat and balls too, bet she'd like that




 :lmao:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 14, 2021, 04:45:12 PM Eastern
2 hours, 15 minutes....


 :banana: :banana: :banana:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 14, 2021, 06:30:36 PM Eastern

why?
I gave him a slight spankin'.. He liked it.  :uh-huh: :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday January 15, 2021, 12:06:27 PM Eastern
I think I have been reprimanded  :snicker: :-X

Yeah, it needs to be a full wax, you lightweight!    :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 15, 2021, 01:46:04 PM Eastern
Yeah, it needs to be a full wax, you lightweight!    :P


You know....it was one of those "moderators" that "fixed" my post to say I was shaving my legs... 8)
(someone who gets tired of my hijacking all the threads with my boredom)


MAYBE....I'll just stick to the boredom thread from here on out with my shenanigans....  but maybe not....
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 15, 2021, 02:16:54 PM Eastern
Back in my misspent youth I shaved everything from the neck down a couple times. It felt like I was neked even with clothes on, until it started to grow back. It wasn’t worth the hassle...




just an FYI, do NOT use nair around the more sensitive areas  8-0 :'(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday January 15, 2021, 03:40:20 PM Eastern
Back in my misspent youth I shaved everything from the neck down a couple times. It felt like I was neked even with clothes on, until it started to grow back. It wasn’t worth the hassle...




just an FYI, do NOT use nair around the more sensitive areas  8-0 :'(

 :clap: :)      :lmao:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 15, 2021, 03:56:20 PM Eastern
For God's sake, I'm only a doctor Jim!


The THREAD MAN!!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Friday January 15, 2021, 04:09:01 PM Eastern

(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1qsO1QpXXXXa.apXXq6xXFXXXt/2017-new-arrive-blank-casual-snapback-caps-hot-sale-simple-adjustable-hats-baseball-cap-22pcs-lots.jpg)


Let's GO CAPS!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 15, 2021, 04:48:56 PM Eastern
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1qsO1QpXXXXa.apXXq6xXFXXXt/2017-new-arrive-blank-casual-snapback-caps-hot-sale-simple-adjustable-hats-baseball-cap-22pcs-lots.jpg)


Let's GO CAPS!


You, my friend, are as bazaar as the rest of us.


Nice Hat Trick though.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 17, 2021, 10:07:47 AM Eastern
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/kz5e8k/meanwhile_in_germany_senseless_police_brutality/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/kz5e8k/meanwhile_in_germany_senseless_police_brutality/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 18, 2021, 02:38:21 PM Eastern
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/kz5e8k/meanwhile_in_germany_senseless_police_brutality/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/kz5e8k/meanwhile_in_germany_senseless_police_brutality/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


Yeah...until some wise ass rolls up and steals the police car..



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 18, 2021, 03:03:54 PM Eastern

Leagues top goalies:

Varlamov has a 0.00 GA average with the Islanders - 1 game played
Dubnyuk has a 0.00 GA average with the Sharks - 1 game played
Georgiev has a 0.00 GA average with the Rangers - 1 game played

Vitek Vanecek is fourth in the league with 1.00 GAA - 1 game played :hearts:


I still can't hit the backspace key without Fouling up the font size.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 18, 2021, 05:17:10 PM Eastern
24 hours  :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 19, 2021, 02:17:08 PM Eastern
 8)


I see ya lurking Rich, I'm working on it now
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 19, 2021, 02:18:51 PM Eastern
8)


I see ya lurking Rich, I'm working on it now


Hah...I don't have the energy to bomb the threads   :snicker:


...but honestly it hadn't dawned on me today was game day
I was just perusing to see if anyone had posted
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 19, 2021, 02:20:16 PM Eastern
But FOR GODS'S SAKE MAN.... :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 21, 2021, 05:30:11 PM Eastern


January 22 vs Sabres at Capital One Arena
Time: 7:00pmTV: NBCSWRadio: CapsRadio24/7, 106.7WashingtonCapitals2-0-2   6ptsBuffaloSabres1-3-0   2pts


anticipated lines:


Sabres anticipated lines:


tonight's zebras:
referees:
linesmen:

space saved for edit should there be a game, and locked till tomorrow(friday) at noonish


The Thread!  The Thread!!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:





(somebody's about to get chastised again)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 21, 2021, 05:44:06 PM Eastern
maybe, will have to see how many guys test positive in the next 12-18 hours. I wouldn't be surprised if half the team does, they've just been cooped up with each other for 10 days, during flu season
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 21, 2021, 05:47:19 PM Eastern
maybe, will have to see how many guys test positive in the next 12-18 hours.


Test positive for what, boredom?  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 21, 2021, 06:02:41 PM Eastern
maybe, will have to see how many guys test positive in the next 12-18 hours. I wouldn't be surprised if half the team does, they've just been cooped up with each other for 10 days, during flu season


If the NHL is going to postpone games every time a player gets Covid....they might as well shut down the season now.  It's going to happen...players are going to get it, but so what.


I seem to recall the flu wiping out big chunks of teams many times...even in the playoffs and don't recall any games being postponed because of it.  I sound like an ANTI-Covid nut, but I'm not really.  I just think the response has not been....appropriate to the threat level.


My wife and son both contracted it.  He got it....who knows where.  My wife got it from him at home.  None of the three others in our immediate household got it and we had direct contact for  several days before we know either were positive.  Both had mild cold symptoms and lost sense of taste and smell, but nothing else.  We were lucky, but we were also not a high risk group (hence our response and recovery was....APPROPRIATE to the threat).


I just don't understand the hysteria and over reaction to Covid.  They are treating...or HYPING it like it is the Spanish Flu or the black death, which it absolutely is not.  It really makes me wonder what the true agenda is behind this.


I do not doubt it is a real disease.  I do not doubt that is is contagious.  I do not doubt that it can be and is deadly especially to certain groups.  I do doubt that we have responded appropriately.


Rant over.


I was really just looking forward to hockey this year...as a small step back toward normalcy, as a excuse to step away to the fantasy of winning hockey, as a break from the shitty year last year.
But no.....they gonna ruin hockey again this year and repeat the hysteria of last year.  :'(


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 22, 2021, 09:17:16 AM Eastern
For God's sake man!...




You started us a teaser, but....then locked it up.  :'(


It's like you are just TRYING to torment us and facilitate the boredom.
And yes, I know you said noonish...  :raspberry:


I think this is my favorite emoji currently... :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 09:26:29 AM Eastern
For God's sake man!...
I think this is my favorite emoji currently... :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry:


Im still privy to this goofy fucker!  :wackysmile: :wackysmile: :wackysmile:
 :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 11:16:09 AM Eastern
For God's sake man!...




You started us a teaser, but....then locked it up.  :'(


It's like you are just TRYING to torment us and facilitate the boredom.
And yes, I know you said noonish...  :raspberry:


I think this is my favorite emoji currently... :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry:


I had time to type that yesterday...

not trying to test your patience.. not intentionally anyway. Maybe it’s subliminal  :snicker:




right now I gotta go to the grocery, I will set up the GDT when I get back
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday January 22, 2021, 12:30:47 PM Eastern

I had time to type that yesterday...
not trying to test your patience.. not intentionally anyway. Maybe it’s subliminal  :snicker:

right now I gotta go to the grocery, I will set up the GDT when I get back


IT'S NOONISH!!! :raised-eyebrow:


could you please plan your personal life and nutritional needs AROUND MY desires!


For God's sake man!

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 02:51:08 PM Eastern

IT'S NOONISH!!! :raised-eyebrow:


could you please plan your personal life and nutritional needs AROUND MY desires!


For God's sake man!


I didn't really need groceries today, I only went to annoy you.  :uh-huh:




 :banana: :banana: :banana:








that and I figured Id go since it's right by the liquor store which I did need to go to today






and the GDT has been open for an hour now

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 04:07:18 PM Eastern

I didn't really need groceries today, I only went to annoy you.  :uh-huh:


 :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday January 22, 2021, 04:18:12 PM Eastern
So whos sober?


And whats your definition of "sober"?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 04:19:44 PM Eastern

And whats your definition of "sober"?




still being able to drive
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 04:32:48 PM Eastern

So whos sober?


And whats your definition of "sober"?


So far, so good.. Talk to me around 7. Buzz should be kickin' in round then!  :P




still being able to drive


Able legally or just able?  :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 04:55:27 PM Eastern

So far, so good.. Talk to me around 7. Buzz should be kickin' in round then!  :P


Able legally or just able?  :huh:


able, and knowing it. I've met people that couldn't walk straight after one drink, and I know people that will pass every physical skills test you could throw at them after drinking a 12 pack in an hour. The  .08 is an arbitrary number with no basis in science. It used to be .10. I think like every other traffic law, about %83 of it is for generating revenue.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 05:23:48 PM Eastern

able, and knowing it. I've met people that couldn't walk straight after one drink, and I know people that will pass every physical skills test you could throw at them after drinking a 12 pack in an hour. The  .08 is an arbitrary number with no basis in science. It used to be .10. I think like every other traffic law, about %83 of it is for generating revenue.
My party chief, when surveying back in Va., used to show up to work with a 12 pack. At lunch he'd buy a pint of George Dickel and pour it into a super big gulp. By quittin time you'd never know he'd been drinking all damn day..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 05:31:12 PM Eastern
My party chief, when surveying back in Va., used to show up to work with a 12 pack. At lunch he'd buy a pint of George Dickel and pour it into a super big gulp. By quittin time you'd never know he'd been drinking all damn day..


I used to be able to do that, i still go skiing with my camelback loaded with Jack and OJ
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 05:51:28 PM Eastern

I used to be able to do that, i still go skiing with my camelback loaded with Jack and OJ
I got skunk drunk on the trip up to 7 springs one time. Bet my buddy I'd not fall once.. Busted my ass before even getting to the ski lift..  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 05:58:31 PM Eastern
I got skunk drunk on the trip up to 7 springs one time. Bet my buddy I'd not fall once.. Busted my ass before even getting to the ski lift..  :rofl:


I stopped going there years ago, far too many Pittsburgh fans there and it's kinda small for the crowds it brings in on the weekends. I think '04 was the last time I was there
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 06:06:23 PM Eastern
This was in 87' if I recall.. Where ya go now? I heard there's a hill somewhere close to NoVa.?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 06:17:12 PM Eastern
This was in 87' if I recall.. Where ya go now? I heard there's a hill somewhere close to NoVa.?

There isn't a hill within 6 hours of here I haven't been on at least once, unfortunately most of them aren't worth returning to. My favorite local place is timberline in Canaan, but they've got management issues, operate on a shoe string. It's nice because all the rental properties have three night minimums, keeps the crowds down and it's got a good vertical for the east coast. I really like the valley, would've moved out there years ago if there were any decent jobs.

Snowshoe is nice, and expensive. Add airfare and you could go skiing out west. I love park city, only if I can stay on main street. While there I will spend a couple days at Alta, that place is awsome.    :-|    Alta/Snowbird get "500 of snow per season, all the other resorts out west get about "350. I've been in waist deep powder at Alta. It makes you go really slow.


I  also like Vail, at lionshead for the tram, place is huge, and I'll spend a day or two at beaver creek while there.

I need to go to Jackson hole and telluride


When I load my camelback I mix it heavy with at least 1/3 ice, I get a good shot of courage in morning, the ice usually melts by midday and get more hydration. Cept this one time at park city. At the end of the day I was really feeling it, but didn't realize how drunk I was until I took the skiis off and tried to walk. It's also my gauge on when it's too damn cold out. It's gotta be about *5 when my mixture freezes, and I've expienced that a few times
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 06:25:29 PM Eastern
first glass is almost empty
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday January 22, 2021, 06:31:15 PM Eastern
Oh, see, you're all serious about it and shit..  :raspberry:  I went skiing once, in 87'.. At 7Springs. .  :rofl:  From looking at the map, I guess Bryce is the place I heard about near NoVa. My knees have been dislocated too many times to actually ski these days. I'd check out the resort bars and hot tubs though!  :uh-huh: :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 06:48:00 PM Eastern
Oh, see, you're all serious about it and shit..  :raspberry:  I went skiing once, in 87'.. At 7Springs. .  :rofl:  From looking at the map, I guess Bryce is the place I heard about near NoVa. My knees have been dislocated too many times to actually ski these days. I'd check out the resort bars and hot tubs though!  :uh-huh: :P


I used to spend a lot of time in the gym, before the first shoulder injury. The staff always hounded me about running, I told them to ef off, I'm saving my knees for skiing




that and being in the mountains out west is like going to church
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 22, 2021, 07:01:59 PM Eastern
and Bryce is a bunny hill, I used to hunt on that ridge
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 24, 2021, 08:35:22 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxfeFXdwqmA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxfeFXdwqmA)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 24, 2021, 05:00:15 PM Eastern
https://i.imgur.com/1WqGys8.mp4 (https://i.imgur.com/1WqGys8.mp4)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 25, 2021, 09:51:33 AM Eastern
https://i.imgur.com/1WqGys8.mp4 (https://i.imgur.com/1WqGys8.mp4)
:wtf:
there certainly some odder folks out there...
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Monday January 25, 2021, 10:50:18 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmKTfro4g6Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmKTfro4g6Y)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 25, 2021, 10:53:33 AM Eastern
Me thinks Barf might be one of them... ;)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday January 25, 2021, 12:11:36 PM Eastern
Just saw where Wilson was on the ice, ahead of practice, working on skills stuff. I guess that's good? Though it seems sometimes when guys -aren't- going to practice with the team, they get on the ice before/after everyone else? Im not sure.. Either way, better to have him on the ice than off I guess! Have to see if he participates in actual practice as well..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 25, 2021, 02:28:18 PM Eastern
Just saw where Wilson was on the ice, ahead of practice, working on skills stuff. I guess that's good? Though it seems sometimes when guys -aren't- going to practice with the team, they get on the ice before/after everyone else? Im not sure.. Either way, better to have him on the ice than off I guess! Have to see if he participates in actual practice as well..


yep, sometimes when they are still not ready to play they will go out and practice alone. That tells me he's not ready to play his physical game yet,  and is still not ready to be hit


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/25/monday-practice-report/

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 25, 2021, 02:48:49 PM Eastern
 :O=




https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/25/capitals-release-new-third-jerseys/




what's wrong with the 3rd option jersey that looks like the original red white and blue?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday January 25, 2021, 04:14:07 PM Eastern
Tom Wilson: "I felt pretty good out there" Plans are for him to skate in morning skate tomorrow and see how he feels.

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 25, 2021, 04:17:24 PM Eastern
:O=




https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/25/capitals-release-new-third-jerseys/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/25/capitals-release-new-third-jerseys/)




what's wrong with the 3rd option jersey that looks like the original red white and blue?


Hah...Ovie looks ecstatic about wearing it...



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Monday January 25, 2021, 11:53:04 PM Eastern
:O=

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/25/capitals-release-new-third-jerseys/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/25/capitals-release-new-third-jerseys/)

what's wrong with the 3rd option jersey that looks like the original red white and blue?


This pic loaded up and I chuckled immediately. - They are serious about these aren't they? PoundSignYuck
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 26, 2021, 10:47:36 AM Eastern
For God's sake Jim....


don't force Lil  :hearts:  to jump into action again...

(they always lose when she starts it)   :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 26, 2021, 11:16:19 AM Eastern
Capitals lines in AM skate ahead of their game vs NYI

Vrana-Backstrom-Oshie
Panik-Eller-Wilson
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Sprong-Sgarbossa-Sheary

Dillon-Carlson
Chara-Schultz
Siegenthaler-TvR

*Wilson appears to be in
*Fehervary-Jensen extra D pair
*The fuck is a Sgarbossa?
*Where's McMichael??
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 26, 2021, 04:28:39 PM Eastern
interesting, certainly explains a few of the previous trades ...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/01/26/report-patrik-laine-revealed-reason-for-leaving-winnipeg-rude-treatment-in-locker-room/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 27, 2021, 06:18:47 PM Eastern

*The fuck is a Sgarbossa?



I think he's the one driving Daniel's Carr  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 28, 2021, 10:03:46 AM Eastern

This pic loaded up and I chuckled immediately. - They are serious about these aren't they? PoundSignYuck


and the results are in....


https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/01/27/capitals-sell-out-of-authentic-third-jerseys-in-2-days-online/ (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/01/27/capitals-sell-out-of-authentic-third-jerseys-in-2-days-online/)


For real?  :huh: I don't really care for it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 28, 2021, 01:56:47 PM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-reverse-retro-top-selling-jersey-at-nhlshopcom-and-nhlshopca/c-319771358 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-reverse-retro-top-selling-jersey-at-nhlshopcom-and-nhlshopca/c-319771358)

Well this one I like a little better, but I was always fond of the screaming eagle.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 28, 2021, 01:58:06 PM Eastern
and for God's sake man....


It's almost 2 and I know you are on glass #2 by now... :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Thursday January 28, 2021, 02:00:46 PM Eastern

Yeah, I prefer this one.  I don't really understand why they have these alternate jerseys, I'm sure it's all revenue driven.


I bought one for Sandy for Christmas.  She wanted a Vrana version, last one in the store.
I didn't get one for myself though, as I have too many jerseys as it is.

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-reverse-retro-top-selling-jersey-at-nhlshopcom-and-nhlshopca/c-319771358 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-reverse-retro-top-selling-jersey-at-nhlshopcom-and-nhlshopca/c-319771358)

Well this one I like a little better, but I was always fond of the screaming eagle.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Thursday January 28, 2021, 02:01:43 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i5KE6by9Zw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i5KE6by9Zw)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday January 31, 2021, 03:11:23 PM Eastern
Rich!  where are you hiding
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday February 01, 2021, 12:23:28 PM Eastern
Weekend.  I don't have much in the way of internet and RARELY fire up the laptop.


Can use the phone, but....my old eyes don't like the thread on the phone.  Knew I was catching the games on delay, so I don't go to the thread during the games...
seems to be working so far...with our record  8)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 03, 2021, 08:51:09 PM Eastern
doesn't look like the lines changed, much. Sheary was hurt...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/03/new-york-got-the-ways-and-means-capitals-practice-report-for-wednesday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/03/new-york-got-the-ways-and-means-capitals-practice-report-for-wednesday/)


Ovechkin-Backstrom-Wilson
Vrana-Oshie-Panik
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Carr-Sgarbossa-Sprong


Chara-Carlson
Dillon-van Riemsdyk
Orlov-Jensen

Siegenthaler-Fehervary

Vanecek
Anderson
Copley


No: Eller, Schultz, Sheary, Kuznetsov, Samsonov
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 03, 2021, 09:02:09 PM Eastern
apparently there's going to be some big supper ball this weekend
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 04, 2021, 02:37:45 PM Eastern
meh, not into super balls any more
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday February 04, 2021, 05:29:14 PM Eastern
apparently there's going to be some big supper ball this weekend


Is that one of those big hard rubber ones you get from a vending machine at Giant and can bounce off pavement forever?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 05, 2021, 09:16:23 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/05/former-capitals-justin-williams-joining-carolina-hurricanes-front-office/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday February 05, 2021, 10:05:56 PM Eastern
Im bored and all, but that.. That's just too much.  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday February 06, 2021, 05:00:50 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/05/former-capitals-justin-williams-joining-carolina-hurricanes-front-office/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/05/former-capitals-justin-williams-joining-carolina-hurricanes-front-office/)

Good luck Big Willy.  What a great guy.   :hearts:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday February 06, 2021, 05:58:06 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEIzkLr7JzQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEIzkLr7JzQ)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday February 06, 2021, 06:11:05 PM Eastern
Vrana just added to the covid list..  :-(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday February 06, 2021, 06:23:40 PM Eastern
Vrana just added to the covid list..  :-(

Really?

Fuckng idiot!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday February 06, 2021, 06:49:14 PM Eastern
Vrana just added to the covid list..  :-(


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/06/capitals-jakub-vrana-added-to-nhls-covid-19-protocol-list/


I'd really like to know what test the NHL is using
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday February 06, 2021, 07:15:23 PM Eastern
Yep, a little fucking transparency would go a long way.. Seems everything these days is some sort of secret we're just supposed to accept.. Does he have the shit? Did he just test positive? Did he just come near someone with the shit? Is Sammy and Kuzy on their death bed? Who the fuck knows..  :smirk:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday February 06, 2021, 07:47:08 PM Eastern
Ignorance is bliss, right?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 12, 2021, 05:21:37 PM Eastern
am I the only one who cooks better when drinking
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 12, 2021, 05:51:12 PM Eastern
am I the only one who cooks better when drinking


My wife's cooking tastes better when I'm drinking.  Does that count?  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday February 12, 2021, 10:48:31 PM Eastern
 :rofl:

Wait, I mean..

 O-O

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday February 13, 2021, 12:28:31 AM Eastern
POUTINE :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday February 13, 2021, 02:20:38 PM Eastern
today's practice has everyone back on the ice, except Kempney. Right now it looks like Vanecek gets the start

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/13/the-band-is-back-together-news-from-capitals-saturday-practice-report/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/13/the-band-is-back-together-news-from-capitals-saturday-practice-report/)


Ovechkin-Backstrom-Wilson
Vrana-Kuznetsov-Oshie
Panik-Eller-Sheary
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Sprong

Dillon-Carlson
Chara-Schultz
Orlov-Jensen
Siegenthaler-TvR

Samsonov
Vanecek
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday February 13, 2021, 04:58:13 PM Eastern
Vanecek starts unless he gets put in protocol or something. They don't even know if Sammy will make the trip. Might be assigned to Hershey to get some reps.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday February 14, 2021, 12:18:49 PM Eastern
Sammy goes to chocolate town...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/14/capitals-send-ilya-samsonov-to-hershey-for-conditioning/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/14/capitals-send-ilya-samsonov-to-hershey-for-conditioning/)

they need to do the same with Anderson
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 18, 2021, 01:59:02 PM Eastern
all that and it's a Velcro strap  :huh:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/18/luxury-swiss-watchmaker-hublot-releases-new-watch-in-honor-of-alex-ovechkin-and-his-accomplishments/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday February 19, 2021, 12:35:59 PM Eastern
Kempny back on the ice for the 1st time.. Looks like he's still probably a month away?


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/19/michael-kempny-returns-to-skating/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 19, 2021, 12:56:31 PM Eastern
no way Kempny is back in a month, if he wasn’t recovering from an injury/surgery it would take that long just to get back to game shape after not skating for six months
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 19, 2021, 01:28:36 PM Eastern
all that and it's a Velcro strap  :huh:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/18/luxury-swiss-watchmaker-hublot-releases-new-watch-in-honor-of-alex-ovechkin-and-his-accomplishments/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/18/luxury-swiss-watchmaker-hublot-releases-new-watch-in-honor-of-alex-ovechkin-and-his-accomplishments/)


Looks cool, but....I'm sticking with my Fitbit watch (about $130)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 19, 2021, 01:32:26 PM Eastern
no way Kempny is back in a month, if he wasn’t recovering from an injury/surgery it would take that long just to get back to game shape after not skating for six months


I'd be surprised to see him play this YEAR in a Caps game....especially considering the depth of D we have currently, and the salary cap.


Now IF someone were moved (cough....Orlov, cough, cough) AND the caps made a playoff run, then MAYBE.... but I'm doubtful on all counts here.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 19, 2021, 04:23:08 PM Eastern
the Caps do need draft bait at the end of this season, and they better not put Carlson on the protected list either. They need to get rid of that contract
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 19, 2021, 06:54:41 PM Eastern
the Caps do need draft bait at the end of this season, and they better not put Carlson on the protected list either. They need to get rid of that contract


Never happen.  I think Dylan is about #3 on the dynasty never trade list behind Ovie and Backy
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday February 20, 2021, 10:50:32 AM Eastern

Never happen.  I think Dylan is about #3 on the dynasty never trade list behind Ovie and Backy


We used to think that about another Dman that was a better winger than D, he finished his career in Detroit
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday February 22, 2021, 11:36:24 AM Eastern
(https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/NHL_2021_Teams_NYR/NHL_2021_Teams_NYR.png) expected to release a statement shortly in response to news that Artemi Panarin will be stepping away from the team in wake of an article from Russia alleging that he beat up an 18-year-old girl in Russia in 2011
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday February 22, 2021, 11:42:58 AM Eastern
just about everything I can find right now is calling it a political hit piece ...


https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/artemi-panarin-to-take-leave-of-absence-from-rangers-after-political-hit-piece-against-him-from-russia/ar-BB1dUjVx (https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/artemi-panarin-to-take-leave-of-absence-from-rangers-after-political-hit-piece-against-him-from-russia/ar-BB1dUjVx)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: capsfanpdx on Monday February 22, 2021, 11:53:21 AM Eastern



now that is some good drama!!

(unless he really beat up the girl then F#$%#$%K him)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday February 22, 2021, 12:38:00 PM Eastern
They say it's a hit piece.. Still not sure why one would "step away" if they're being falsely accused of something? Guess he's gonna wait and see if there's anymore shoes to drop. 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Monday February 22, 2021, 01:04:18 PM Eastern
They say it's a hit piece.. Still not sure why one would "step away" if they're being falsely accused of something? Guess he's gonna wait and see if there's anymore shoes to drop.

Why now?  Why was this not reported 10 years ago?????

If I was him, I'd avoid anyone carrying an umberella.........
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday February 22, 2021, 01:11:31 PM Eastern
(https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/NHL_2021_Teams_NYR/NHL_2021_Teams_NYR.png)expected to release a statement shortly in response to news that Artemi Panarin will be stepping away from the team in wake of an article from Russia alleging that he beat up an 18-year-old girl in Russia in 2011


Wasn't Artemi Panarin pretty much an 18 year old Russian girl back in 2011?  :huh:


Was he hanging out with that rat Patrick Kane...sounds like his type of deal?


Don't get me wrong...not making light of domestic violence, but 2011....4 or 5 years prior to his NHL debut?  Why is this NOW being addressed?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday February 23, 2021, 11:10:43 AM Eastern

Wasn't Artemi Panarin pretty much an 18 year old Russian girl back in 2011?  :huh:


Was he hanging out with that rat Patrick Kane...sounds like his type of deal?


Don't get me wrong...not making light of domestic violence, but 2011....4 or 5 years prior to his NHL debut?  Why is this NOW being addressed?
Probably an upcoming contract, or $$$$$ in general
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 04:01:11 PM Eastern
 :-|
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 04:57:02 PM Eastern
:-|


What's his name?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 05:13:23 PM Eastern

What's his name?


I don’t know
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 06:03:54 PM Eastern

I don’t know
Who?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 09:44:12 PM Eastern
I don't know
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 09:58:42 PM Eastern
He's on 3rd?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 24, 2021, 11:31:47 PM Eastern
who is on second
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday February 25, 2021, 09:10:46 AM Eastern
I.DONT.KNOW  :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday February 25, 2021, 09:48:39 AM Eastern
I.DONT.KNOW  :raised-eyebrow:
Anybody is on second
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday February 25, 2021, 10:46:57 AM Eastern
Who?  :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday February 25, 2021, 11:39:39 AM Eastern
Yeah, but if What's his name would start the real GDT we could quit all this. :raspberry:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 25, 2021, 11:44:19 AM Eastern
Yeah, but if What's his name would start the real GDT we could quit all this. :raspberry:


I thought I explained why I don't make them this early?


 :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday February 25, 2021, 12:30:45 PM Eastern

What's your name?


"What?"


What.is.your.name?


"Tony"


Fuck you Tony!


 :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 25, 2021, 12:33:58 PM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4t4PzWSLhqQ (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4t4PzWSLhqQ)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday February 25, 2021, 12:38:42 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDke-0_cAAw
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 25, 2021, 12:41:27 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDke-0_cAAw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDke-0_cAAw)


there are places in this country where those two would now be best friends
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 25, 2021, 02:21:38 PM Eastern
in case you forgot, Kraken is the name of the expansion Seattle team ....


https://www.nhl.com/news/bruce-boudreau-interested-in-coaching-seattle-kraken/c-321730936 (https://www.nhl.com/news/bruce-boudreau-interested-in-coaching-seattle-kraken/c-321730936)


I kinda assumed he was going to be coaching juniors though
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday February 25, 2021, 03:09:02 PM Eastern
in case you forgot, Kraken is the name of the expansion Seattle team ....


https://www.nhl.com/news/bruce-boudreau-interested-in-coaching-seattle-kraken/c-321730936 (https://www.nhl.com/news/bruce-boudreau-interested-in-coaching-seattle-kraken/c-321730936)


I kinda assumed he was going to be coaching juniors though


Yeah, thought that was his deal - the Hershey Cubs junior


I could see him coaching the expansion team.  He doesn't look so healthy though.  Coaching definitely ages you and he just doesn't look so good.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 25, 2021, 03:26:35 PM Eastern
he needs to call the guys at EMP180, and get some natural vitamin D
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday February 25, 2021, 06:35:25 PM Eastern
he needs to call the guys at EMP180, and get some natural vitamin D


Yeah, don't we all.


Well....I do anyway.  OR maybe break dem chains holding me to my desk and get the F out now and then.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 26, 2021, 12:01:15 PM Eastern
both games this weekend are mid day :O=


1pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 26, 2021, 03:30:22 PM Eastern
both games this weekend are mid day :O=


1pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday


I don't mind the Sunday 3pm (on SUnday only) but 1pm Saturday is hard to make.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 26, 2021, 06:13:35 PM Eastern
Anyone heard from AJ lately?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday February 27, 2021, 09:28:44 AM Eastern
both games this weekend are mid day :O=


1pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday


 :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday February 27, 2021, 02:08:59 PM Eastern
.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday February 28, 2021, 12:56:50 PM Eastern
I like Conno but there is no room on this team for him..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/28/panthers-place-former-capitals-forward-brett-connolly-on-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/28/panthers-place-former-capitals-forward-brett-connolly-on-waivers/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday February 28, 2021, 01:01:51 PM Eastern
I like Conno but there is no room on this team for him..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/28/panthers-place-former-capitals-forward-brett-connolly-on-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/02/28/panthers-place-former-capitals-forward-brett-connolly-on-waivers/)

Fairly high priced player to be waiving? They say why? (I didn't read the article)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday February 28, 2021, 01:36:52 PM Eastern
Fairly high priced player to be waiving? They say why? (I didn't read the article)


they didn’t say why, Conno was only a $3.5M hit for them, not that expensive
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday March 02, 2021, 03:30:15 PM Eastern
the doldrums of a 2 day hockey layoff...




A group of Rhinos is called a crash.


A group of ferrets is called a business


A group of owls is called a parliament


and Alta's favorite....wombat poop is cube shaped.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 02, 2021, 04:27:49 PM Eastern
and Alta's favorite....wombat poop is cube shaped.


Tell me you're lying! You're lying, right? It's a lie. Has to be..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 02, 2021, 06:10:17 PM Eastern
.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 02, 2021, 07:26:06 PM Eastern
 :pointdown:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/02/penguins-sidney-crosby-added-to-nhls-covid-19-protocol/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday March 02, 2021, 09:48:55 PM Eastern
Glenndanzig for the Wings just went 20/25 (80%) on faceoffs tonight, & is prob close to 70% on the year. . .🤯


 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 03, 2021, 12:03:50 PM Eastern
that shouldn’t even have been a penalty...


https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/03/31053/canes-niederreiter-fined-5000-for-goaltender-interference/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/03/31053/canes-niederreiter-fined-5000-for-goaltender-interference/)




 :wtf:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 03, 2021, 06:47:06 PM Eastern
 :pointdown: How do I get this guy added to the emoji's list??  :snicker:


(https://i.postimg.cc/26MYDxZJ/35.png)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 03, 2021, 07:30:50 PM Eastern
:pointdown: How do I get this guy added to the emoji's list??  :snicker:


(https://i.postimg.cc/26MYDxZJ/35.png)


WTF is that? an orange?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 03, 2021, 08:19:28 PM Eastern

WTF is that? an orange?


What do you expect from a guy who knows what Bull :poop: tastes like?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 04, 2021, 10:43:54 AM Eastern

WTF is that? an orange?



What do you expect from a guy who knows what Bull :poop: tastes like?





(https://i.postimg.cc/26MYDxZJ/35.png)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 04, 2021, 12:09:19 PM Eastern
what.. it's another orange



anyway, I suspect OVs wallet won't even notice...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/04/capitals-alex-ovechkin-fined-5000-for-spearing-bruins-trent-frederic/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/04/capitals-alex-ovechkin-fined-5000-for-spearing-bruins-trent-frederic/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 04, 2021, 05:48:58 PM Eastern
what.. it's another orange



anyway, I suspect OVs wallet won't even notice...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/04/capitals-alex-ovechkin-fined-5000-for-spearing-bruins-trent-frederic/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/04/capitals-alex-ovechkin-fined-5000-for-spearing-bruins-trent-frederic/)


Hopefully someone busts that punks ass, proper, tomorrow night!  :raised-eyebrow:  Wait, I mean (https://i.postimg.cc/26MYDxZJ/35.png)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 04, 2021, 06:08:36 PM Eastern
I'd love to see OV knock out another punkass upstart, the kids a bit young for Willy to end his career like he did to Oleksiak
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 04, 2021, 07:16:37 PM Eastern
I'd love to see OV knock out another punkass upstart, the kids a bit young for Willy to end his career like he did to Oleksiak
Hathaway possibly? Im sure he'll be getting some attention of some sort after the way he treated Ovi and got in his wallet..  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 04, 2021, 09:22:57 PM Eastern
.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 05, 2021, 11:16:40 AM Eastern
Good God man, it's almost noon!  :raspberry:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 05, 2021, 12:18:19 PM Eastern
Good God man, it's almost noon!  :raspberry:


where I'm at it's past noon  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 05, 2021, 12:26:00 PM Eastern

where I'm at it's past noon  :wackysmile:


and Mick was heard to say...
 :uh-huh:
"It's Five O'clock somewheres....and that's good enuf fer me!"
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 05, 2021, 12:47:44 PM Eastern
need to go to the grocery store, will finish it later, gotta wait until someone post lines anyway
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 05, 2021, 01:18:13 PM Eastern
need to go to the grocery store, will finish it later, gotta wait until someone post lines anyway


Don't forget the Guda  ;)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 05, 2021, 03:28:43 PM Eastern
got crab cakes instead  :raspberry:


and went to the alphabet store, I was gettin thirsty
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 05, 2021, 04:12:02 PM Eastern
 :snicker:


https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/penguins_admit_to_adding_masks_onto_fans_in_doctored_pic/s1_8061_34266473 (https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/penguins_admit_to_adding_masks_onto_fans_in_doctored_pic/s1_8061_34266473)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 05, 2021, 06:09:19 PM Eastern
 :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 05, 2021, 06:19:43 PM Eastern
got crab cakes instead  :raspberry:


and went to the alphabet store, I was gettin thirsty


Where'd you buy crab cakes and are they any good?  Fresh or frozen?


Ever been to Ford's Fish Shack?  I know the owner (not that it does me any good).  Had some awesome Rockfish there - one of the best ever...quite a while back...couple years.


I hear Wild Turkey American Honey is good.  ;)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 05, 2021, 06:37:09 PM Eastern
Harris Teeter seafood counter, and everything gets frozen these days except fresh veggies. The best striper I ever had I caught my self on the bay out of Solomons . The slot was 30-36” and the fillets were about 2” thick. The bad part was one fish per person per day. I need to do that again.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 05, 2021, 07:08:56 PM Eastern
Harris Teeter seafood counter, and everything gets frozen these days except veggies. The best striper I ever had I caught my self on the bay out of Solomons . The slot was 30-36” and the fillets were about 2” thick. The bad part was one fish per person per day. I need to do that again.


I went out of Reedville couple times...
last time with 6-8 guys, we caught a total of 1 striper and about 90 mackerel
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 08, 2021, 03:01:39 PM Eastern
10 out of next 11 Caps games (thru the end of March) are against losing teams.  Well, I don't mean losing teams but rather....teams in the bottom 4 of the division.  The other one game is vs the Islanders who have come on and overtaken 1st place.  Also the Islanders are the only team in NHL who has not lost a single game in regulation at home this season.  (10-0-1)  Good thing we play them four times in their barn in April.


April won't be as friendly with 16 games in 30 days and we play several contenders....
Islanders 5 games (1 home, 4 in NY)
Boston 4 games (2 home, 2 away)
Philty 2 games (1 home, 1 away)
Shitsburg 1 game (home)
Devils 2 games (2 away)
Buffalo 2 games (1 home, 1 away)


If the Caps are going to be a playoff team, they need to pound the teams in March and take as many points as they can, cause April is going to be a whole lot harder.  Just hope the Caps don't go in to that coast against bad teams mentality.

And


I'm bored
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 09, 2021, 08:52:14 PM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/news/alex-ovechkins-goal-scoring-amazing-to-phil-esposito/c-322255360?tid=277548856 (https://www.nhl.com/news/alex-ovechkins-goal-scoring-amazing-to-phil-esposito/c-322255360?tid=277548856)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 09, 2021, 10:14:04 PM Eastern
In case you all forgot, the NBC contract to air NHL games ends with the conclusion of this season. Every local market, at least in the U.S., became an NBC affiliate in the past few years so not sure how that's going to work either. Personally, I have a hard time believing ESPN has the money for this...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/09/report-espn-nhl-agree-to-seven-year-broadcast-contract/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 10, 2021, 10:23:20 AM Eastern
welp, I don't have any tuna steaks but I do have a corned beef brisket I gotta cook this week
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 10, 2021, 01:03:55 PM Eastern
Caps are tied for last in division with Buffalo...in Allowing the most goals against with 80.  Need to tighten that up.


Islanders beat Boston in SO last night, have won 6 in a row and 8-1-1 in last ten (Caps are 7-2-1)  Caps have a game in hand and an identical record with Islanders (if Caps WIN that game in hand)


Tampa has best record in NHL at 18-4-2, .792 winning percentage



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 10, 2021, 01:10:18 PM Eastern

Tell me you're lying! You're lying, right? It's a lie. Has to be..




https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/australia/wombat-poop-cubes-intl-scli-scn/index.html

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 10, 2021, 05:14:47 PM Eastern



https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/australia/wombat-poop-cubes-intl-scli-scn/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/australia/wombat-poop-cubes-intl-scli-scn/index.html)
Has to be fake  :poop: news!! :smirk:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 10, 2021, 06:19:26 PM Eastern
Has to be fake  :poop: news!! :smirk:


nope, that cocksucker made me read a bunch of shit about it last time he said it. Nice to know at least one person earned a PhD studying square poop.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 10, 2021, 06:22:54 PM Eastern
 :snicker:  I just scrolled down to see the picture..  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 11, 2021, 12:17:48 PM Eastern
DUDE? It's past noon in da east!!  :wtf:


Sammy get's the nod tonight vs Philly.


Ovechkin-Backstrom-Oshie
Vrana-Kuznetsov-Sprong
Sheary-Eller-Panik
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway

Dillon-Carlson
Orlov-Schultz
Chara-Jensen
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 11, 2021, 12:47:16 PM Eastern
had other shit to do, bunch of impatient bastages








and I had to make sure it was after 10:30
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 11, 2021, 04:28:47 PM Eastern
had other shit to do, bunch of impatient bastages








and I had to make sure it was after 10:30


I almost said something at 10:15  :raspberry:


What do you expect from a bunch of fargin iceholes?  :wackysmile:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 11, 2021, 04:43:43 PM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lc01Uw8PcfU (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lc01Uw8PcfU)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 11, 2021, 07:17:24 PM Eastern
Mick !!!

business opportunity....

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2009/fisherman-s-paradise-hotel-barge-2860786/ (https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2009/fisherman-s-paradise-hotel-barge-2860786/)

I have no frikin idea where you’d anchor this thing, and it would need a supply boat that could pump septic. I think you gotta be 12 miles out to dump it overboard, even then you wouldn't want to do that right next to a stationary accommodation barge.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 11, 2021, 09:59:42 PM Eastern
Mick !!!

business opportunity....

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2009/fisherman-s-paradise-hotel-barge-2860786/ (https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2009/fisherman-s-paradise-hotel-barge-2860786/)

I have no frikin idea where you’d anchor this thing, and it would need a supply boat that could pump septic. I think you gotta be 12 miles out to dump it overboard, even then you wouldn't want to do that right next to a stationary accommodation barge.


Wow. Pretty nice accomodations on that thing.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 11, 2021, 10:14:23 PM Eastern
More sailing from Auckland, they better hope the volcano stays dormant
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 12, 2021, 12:22:11 PM Eastern
Only 3.5 mil!! Wonder if they have two?  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 12, 2021, 03:47:40 PM Eastern
Only 3.5 mil!! Wonder if they have two?  :wackysmile:


the main level is 35,000 square feet, I don't think two are necessary. But I would get a second, smaller barge to make a dock out of so it could accommodate more than three boats
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 12, 2021, 06:07:06 PM Eastern

the main level is 35,000 square feet, I don't think two are necessary. But I would get a second, smaller barge to make a dock out of so it could accommodate more than three boats


SO that's basically $100/SF.
$3.5mil seems cheap for what that is.  I get it's a little odd, but still....for the shear size of it.  375' long?  Curious as to how many rooms it has.


So, I don't know anything about boats...but this is a barge which means it's basically just a floating..."hotel" and has no propulsion of its own?  Or does this baby have engines?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 12, 2021, 07:00:54 PM Eastern
Looks to be a floater. (Has a tug hooked to it on one of the pics) Wouldn't need to worry about the 12 mile/septic deal in the gulf as it wouldn't be of any real use (other then spectacle) unless it was anchored many miles offshore. All the good fishing in the gulf is hours of boat ride time away. Be nice to take a chopper out to the "hotel", then only need to ride for 10 minutes or so by fishing boat, to get to the good fishing grounds. I imagine if it made any money though, it wouldn't be up for sale. It'd take a bunch of special (ie: rich) client fisherman to make it profitable. Then if you have a hurricane, you'd have to move it. So, I think Im gonna keep my 3.5 mil for another venture..  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 12, 2021, 07:46:01 PM Eastern
That's what I thought.  I don't have that many friends anyway....I'll just take my $3.5mill of boat money and buy a badass boat big enough for say 6  :wackysmile:


Maybe a Lamborghini?  :uh-huh:


https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-30/lamborghini-s-new-3-4-million-yacht-has-splashy-supercar-dna (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-30/lamborghini-s-new-3-4-million-yacht-has-splashy-supercar-dna)


You don't need a pole with these...you just run the fish out and reach down and scoop em up.  8)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 12, 2021, 07:54:50 PM Eastern
That's good deal and I'd definitely buy it, if it wasn't blue.  :smirk:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 12, 2021, 08:05:42 PM Eastern
THis is probably more my style...not really a speed guy.


https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2002/hatteras-sportfish-3055368/


Man I can't believe you guys got me wasting my time with this.  My time would be better spent researching odd shaped poop.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 13, 2021, 08:42:27 AM Eastern
this is a fine use of your time, for our sanity... and sport fishers are a lot faster than you think






I think I poured one too many last night
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday March 13, 2021, 08:12:15 PM Eastern

I think I poured one too many last night


What every good reloading bench needs...


Looks like about 1900 primers  :huh:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 13, 2021, 08:58:56 PM Eastern

What every good reloading bench needs...


Looks like about 1900 primers  :huh:


what’s your schedule like
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 14, 2021, 05:03:14 PM Eastern
Caps play on Tuesday night again
 :raised-eyebrow:

that’s going to interfere with oak island, again

 :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 14, 2021, 08:24:19 PM Eastern
sailing at 11:00, race 7


didn’t happen last night because there wasn’t enough wind, oddly enough wind turbines have the same problem
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday March 14, 2021, 10:48:17 PM Eastern
Hah!
Just watching a thing about Alaska and it got me to thinking.....  Why aren't there any teams from Alaska?  Distance maybe?  Meh, there are these new fangled contraptions called aireomobiles these days, so.......
Does Alaska have it's own hockey league?
Is there, or has there ever been an Alaskan NHL player?
Don't tell me they are too redneck for even the likes of you guys.    :snicker:


I've watched "Ice Road Truckers".
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday March 14, 2021, 11:15:54 PM Eastern
I've noticed that "Canadacapsman" hasn't been around lately.  Not surprised, tbh.
I don't have a problem with somebody having a different point of view, or opinion, but the way he addressed and spoke to people on here was pretty bad.
He's the "Art" .   (Ice Road Truckers reference.)     8)

For those of you who have not seen "IRT", just insert the word dickhead.   ;)   
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 15, 2021, 10:05:21 AM Eastern
I've noticed that "Canadacapsman" hasn't been around lately.  Not surprised, tbh.
I don't have a problem with somebody having a different point of view, or opinion, but the way he addressed and spoke to people on here was pretty bad.
He's the "Art" .   (Ice Road Truckers reference.)     8)

For those of you who have not seen "IRT", just insert the word dickhead.   ;)


I haven't watched in a few years, but IRT was filmed in Alaska and Canada, just depended on which seasons it was, and they didn't mix footage between the two. Alaska doesn't have a pro sports team because of travel times, it's a lot further away than you think. Anchorage to L.A. is over 4 hours, Anchorage to NYC, where a majority of the league is within a three hour drive, is over 7 hours. That's longer than NYC to London. And money, I don't think the population of Anchorage could support a team. The current smallest city to have an NHL team has almost twice the population of the entire state of Alaska. The newest NHL city, Seattle, has a higher population than the state of Alaska.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 15, 2021, 10:19:29 AM Eastern

Is there, or has there ever been an Alaskan NHL player?



Phoenix Copely is from Alaska.


There are several NHL players from Alaska...but Phoenix is the only one I could think of...
also...there's this thing called the internet... ;)   Below are NHL players from Alaska:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 15, 2021, 10:29:01 AM Eastern
So I went to town yesterday looking for hot chicks...
Found both blondes and brunettes...
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 15, 2021, 10:33:48 AM Eastern
And while I was at the Grocery (looking for Guda), I happened to see.....


Cheese Curds.  :uh-huh:


I noticed this company registered the Trademark "Cheese Curd Capital"
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 15, 2021, 11:14:05 AM Eastern
when I make a cheese sauce for veggies I will add a lemon herb mix for flavor, the lemon will curdle the cheese a little, kinda resembles tapioca, good though


 :raspberry:




I haven't been to tractor supply in a while, it is time for Easter chicks
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 15, 2021, 11:19:15 AM Eastern
and race 8 was interesting to say the least, I can't imagine being on the Kiwi boat and going through that emotional roller coaster
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 15, 2021, 12:34:32 PM Eastern
and race 8 was interesting to say the least, I can't imagine being on the Kiwi boat and going through that emotional roller coaster


Kiwi Boat   :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 15, 2021, 12:52:50 PM Eastern
 :-|




them Kiwis and Ausies do like big power cats
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 16, 2021, 10:51:33 AM Eastern
WTF happened to springtime? It feels like winter out there today


 :stupid:



race 9 was pretty good, race 10 was postponed due to wind conditions... i.e. lack of
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 16, 2021, 11:36:03 AM Eastern
sad news, freak accident...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/16/19-year-old-russian-hockey-player-timur-fayzutdinov-dies-from-complications-after-puck-strike-to-the-head/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/16/19-year-old-russian-hockey-player-timur-fayzutdinov-dies-from-complications-after-puck-strike-to-the-head/)



the pilot of that Lokomotiv flight should’ve failed his previous two physicals
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 17, 2021, 09:55:45 AM Eastern
the sailboat race wasn't until 01:30 local, couldn't stay up for for it, and I tried


the Kiwis won, again. Which gave them 7 wins total, which means they
defeated the Italians to win the Americas Cup




there's no Caps hockey til Friday...
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 17, 2021, 12:26:07 PM Eastern
Friday?  That's like two whole days away  :yawn:




Caps are technically in 1st place in the division...tied with 42 points with the Islanders, but Caps have played one less game.  (Islanders have 2 more RW though.)


Florida and Tampa Bay also both have 42pts, both with one game in hand (compared to Caps)


42 points is tops in the whole NHL.


Go Caps
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 17, 2021, 12:36:12 PM Eastern
next week is worse, after playing back to back
fri and sat the Caps have four days off
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 17, 2021, 12:39:27 PM Eastern
I'm surprised it took this long..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/17/sabres-fire-head-coach-ralph-krueger-dan-granato-replaces-him-on-interim-basis/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/17/sabres-fire-head-coach-ralph-krueger-dan-granato-replaces-him-on-interim-basis/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 17, 2021, 08:57:19 PM Eastern
the Rags coaching staff has the wuhan
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 18, 2021, 09:53:13 AM Eastern
the Rags coaching staff has the wuhan
I seen that. Hard to believe all the coaches get put in "protocol" yet all the players are good to go?  :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 18, 2021, 10:01:47 AM Eastern
the Rags coaching staff has the wuhan


They should keep it...(the coaches...and the Wuhan).  The Rags were winning 9-0 by end of second period last night against Philthy without them coaches.  Final was 9-0.
The Rags scored 7 goals in the second period.  Zabadajad had a natural hat trick and 6 points in the second period.  Six points in one period ties Trottier as the only other player in history to do that.

Great time for the Rags to wake up....Caps play the next two against them....then two vs Devils...then two more vs Rags.

Caps need to pound these teams in the next couple weeks....schedule gets harder after that.  Caps play the islanders 5 times and Boston 4 times in April.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 18, 2021, 10:19:41 AM Eastern
Caps have now scored 103 goals in 29 games = 3.55 GPG


Edmonton has 110G in 32G = 3.44 GPG


Tampa Bay 102G in 28G = 3.64 GPG


Caps need to figure a way to reduce there GA though.  Not going to be a lot of big goal scoring games when the games really start to matter...


Tampa Bay is also one of the stingier teams allowing only 67GA giving them the highest goals differential in the league at +35
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 18, 2021, 10:24:06 AM Eastern
NY Islanders: Anders Lee out for the season.. Unfortunate. Hate to see those season enders.


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/17/islanders-anders-lee-out-for-rest-of-season-after-undergoing-surgery-on-torn-acl/?fbclid=IwAR3wDfF4KZa33KP2BICF77X6j81aIpJJLLmyM8R6QpWCmtbEdaIpm2utE3Q (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/17/islanders-anders-lee-out-for-rest-of-season-after-undergoing-surgery-on-torn-acl/?fbclid=IwAR3wDfF4KZa33KP2BICF77X6j81aIpJJLLmyM8R6QpWCmtbEdaIpm2utE3Q)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 18, 2021, 10:46:11 AM Eastern
Well...there's no Caps hockey for roughly two more days  :'( so here we go....




And since the square poop was so popular (well, with Mick anyway)....


Parrot fish (which have a beak like a parrot) use their beaks to scrape away and nibble at coral...so their poop is almost entirely newly formed sand. Some of the beaches in Hawaii were formed entirely from parrot fish poop.  Those pristine white beaches yuns frolicking on are....not so pristine.


Sloths poop about once a week


Nightingale poop is used in many expensive anti-wrinkle creams.  (talk about getting shit-faced)


Pandas eat a lot...and poop a lot...up to 50 pounds of poop a day.


Bat guano is used to make lipstick.  Yum.  (insert your own shit-eating-grin joke here)


Poop coffee anyone?  Kopi Luwak coffee is very expensive (about $35-100/cup or $100-$600/lb).  It is made from partially digested coffee beans "harvested" from civet feces.  Asian palm civet is a catlike critter.  Austin says "It's a bit nutty"


Neil Armstrong and his crew left behind four bags of poop on the moon.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 18, 2021, 01:01:42 PM Eastern
Eller might play Friday...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/18/lars-eller-returns-to-practice-news-from-thursdays-capitals-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/18/lars-eller-returns-to-practice-news-from-thursdays-capitals-practice/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 19, 2021, 06:11:02 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/19/bruins-next-two-games-postponed-after-five-players-land-on-covid-19-protocol/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/19/bruins-next-two-games-postponed-after-five-players-land-on-covid-19-protocol/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 22, 2021, 07:17:54 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/19/bruins-next-two-games-postponed-after-five-players-land-on-covid-19-protocol/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/19/bruins-next-two-games-postponed-after-five-players-land-on-covid-19-protocol/)


So I am curious as to what constitutes postponing the games?  What is the protocol for postponement?


I mean if you are the Caps and your players stupidly violate a protocol rule....you get 4-5 guys tossed for 4-5 days, but what constitutes the NHL actually stepping in and postponing?


The Rags have had to play basically without their whole coaching staff, but no postponement.


THe bruins games are postponed because 5 players "land on covid-19 protocols"  How did they "land" there?


What's the flipping criteria?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 22, 2021, 07:18:55 PM Eastern
I'm bored shitless today.  Working on hour 10 at work so far...family out of town...


Might have to watch a 2018 SC game I have recorded and hit the Honey tonight :)


(Um...just to clarify....that's referring to drinking the whisky Alta hooked me on...NOT smacking my lovely wife)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday March 22, 2021, 07:29:29 PM Eastern
I think their protocol system is a fluid/moving target. Doesn't seem to have any consistency and it's certainly not transparent. Least not to the fan base.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 22, 2021, 08:43:43 PM Eastern
I think their protocol system is a fluid/moving target. Doesn't seem to have any consistency and it's certainly not transparent. Least not to the fan base.


So it's run by the same folks as Dipshit  DOPS then?


They probably just put a Covid sticker on the back of that DOPS suspension roulette wheel thingy and throw the same darts at it.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 22, 2021, 08:43:59 PM Eastern
I think their protocol system is a fluid/moving target. Doesn't seem to have any consistency and it's certainly not transparent. Least not to the fan base.


agreed
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday March 23, 2021, 10:58:48 AM Eastern
 :yawn:
Is it really only Tuesday?

- the Argentine lake duck has a penis that's as long as its body.  (female ducks were hear to say....QUACK!!)
- Koala bears have fingerprints like humans - almost identical to humans.
- some turtles can breath through their anus
- female hyenas genitalia looks very similar to a penis - very difficult to differentiate the sex of this animal  (a liberal would say gender, but sex is actually correct)
- mouse sperm is bigger than whale sperm
- banana slugs mate using penises on their heads - which grows out of their head up to 6 to 8 inches long...about the length of the entire slug.
- Elephant penises can be more than 3 feet long and weigh 66lbs, and elephants can use them like a leg to rest on.  (elephant kickstand)  It's also prehensile so he can move it around to scratch "hard to reach" areas.

(figured yuns was getting tired of the poop stats)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 23, 2021, 12:07:31 PM Eastern
So this can't be good..
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/23/alex-ovechkin-lower-body-and-t-j-oshie-personal-reasons-miss-practice-capitals-call-up-garrett-pilon-mike-sgarbossa-news-from-tuesdays-capitals-practice/?fbclid=IwAR3k0xfpQS1SArkUuLzDDy1pPa_73AcxqVejkU2VeHUkRsCe1V3aTmMtMvI (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/23/alex-ovechkin-lower-body-and-t-j-oshie-personal-reasons-miss-practice-capitals-call-up-garrett-pilon-mike-sgarbossa-news-from-tuesdays-capitals-practice/?fbclid=IwAR3k0xfpQS1SArkUuLzDDy1pPa_73AcxqVejkU2VeHUkRsCe1V3aTmMtMvI)


And I'll now be calling my liberal friends "banana slugs".. As for the elephant info, we'll, some already implement that strategy..  :P :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 23, 2021, 05:41:17 PM Eastern
it's Tuesday, oak island is on tonight and there is no Caps game to interfere  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 23, 2021, 11:04:05 PM Eastern
it's Tuesday, oak island is on tonight and there is no Caps game to interfere  :uh-huh:
Interfere? You watch that shit live, as in commercials and all?  :huh: Live sport is the only thing I watch with commercials. DVR and FF that shit!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 09:23:32 AM Eastern
Interfere? You watch that shit live, as in commercials and all?  :huh: Live sport is the only thing I watch with commercials. DVR and FF that shit!


I've got shit to do during the commercials, like drain and refill


  :hopslam:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 09:24:22 AM Eastern
then there's what Caps fans have known for a couple of decades....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-reviewing-hot-mic-comment-made-by-referee-in-predators-red-wings-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-reviewing-hot-mic-comment-made-by-referee-in-predators-red-wings-game/)




but don't pay attention to the guy that exposed the policy..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-fires-official-tim-peel-for-comment-made-over-hot-mic-in-last-nights-predators-red-wings-game/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 11:58:48 AM Eastern

I've got shit to do during the commercials, like drain and refill


  :hopslam:
O-O Every 5 minutes?  :raspberry:


Note: Ovi and Oshi returned to practice today.. Still no Eller.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 01:11:07 PM Eastern
the fact that Eller didn't even practice tells me his injury regressed, not good








Caps play tomorrow, Thursday, at 7pm at home  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 06:30:52 PM Eastern
the fact that Eller didn't even practice tells me his injury regressed, not good


Yep, have the same feeling. Pretty sure he was on the ice last week. Hopefully it's not the nads. The nads are sensitive!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 08:25:04 PM Eastern

Yep, have the same feeling. Pretty sure he was on the ice last week. Hopefully it's not the nads. The nads are sensitive!  :uh-huh:


Couldn't be.  He doesn't have any - remember?


Just ask DC :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Wednesday March 24, 2021, 09:26:10 PM Eastern
then there's what Caps fans have known for a couple of decades....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-reviewing-hot-mic-comment-made-by-referee-in-predators-red-wings-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-reviewing-hot-mic-comment-made-by-referee-in-predators-red-wings-game/)




but don't pay attention to the guy that exposed the policy..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-fires-official-tim-peel-for-comment-made-over-hot-mic-in-last-nights-predators-red-wings-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/03/24/nhl-fires-official-tim-peel-for-comment-made-over-hot-mic-in-last-nights-predators-red-wings-game/)
      Every hockey fan knows that even up calls are part of the game. It has been ever since I started watching. The league knows it too.
I'm not saying what Tim Peel did was right but he is doing the same as every other ref in the league. The only difference is that he got caught and the league is throwing him under the bus to save their reputation.
        Yes I completely disagree with the league firing him. Fine him or maybe suspend him. He isn't the first ref to mess up and won't be the last.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 25, 2021, 06:18:34 PM Eastern
      Every hockey fan knows that even up calls are part of the game. It has been ever since I started watching. The league knows it too.
I'm not saying what Tim Peel did was right but he is doing the same as every other ref in the league. The only difference is that he got caught and the league is throwing him under the bus to save their reputation.
        Yes I completely disagree with the league firing him. Fine him or maybe suspend him. He isn't the first ref to mess up and won't be the last.


I agree.  Make up calls are Refs way of admitting they missed or F'd up earlier.  It's embarrassing but that's about it.  NHL is blind if they think firing him sends a message to fans that this isn't status quo or not tolerated.
Now if he'd said " I called a weak one on him cause I hate that Fucking team or...I got money on this one, then okay fire him, but this isn't really appropriate response to the incident



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 26, 2021, 11:22:56 AM Eastern
Caps win
Isles win (beat Boston in OT)
fucking Hens win (vs Buffalo)
Rangers win (spanked Philthy 8-3) and Zibanejad had another 6pt night and another natural hattrick.  Game was 6-0 about 2 min into 2nd period.  Zibad has 6 goals and 6 assists in EACH his last 2 games vs Philthy.  12 of his 26 points in 2 games


East is really tough this year.  As well as the Caps have played in the last 15 games (12-2-1)...they are in second place and the Hens and Boston just few points behind them.


Isles and Hens have played 2 more games than Caps (and most everyone else) except Boston has played 2 fewer than Caps.




Go Caps.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 26, 2021, 11:25:06 AM Eastern
And for God's sake Jim....it's almost noon!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 26, 2021, 12:02:41 PM Eastern
someone has ants in their pants


 :clown:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 26, 2021, 01:05:40 PM Eastern
grabbing a guy by da hair is against da rules man...

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/03/31277/flyers-morin-fined-3014-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/03/31277/flyers-morin-fined-3014-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct/)


looks to be about a 7 game offense
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 27, 2021, 08:08:15 PM Eastern
damn trucks are rained out
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday March 27, 2021, 10:03:14 PM Eastern
Yea, lookin at the forecast it's gonna be tough to get em' in tomorrow as well..  :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 28, 2021, 01:04:12 AM Eastern
at least they got a way to keep the dust down
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday March 28, 2021, 12:16:16 PM Eastern
Oh well, mother nature wins again.  :'(  New schedule: Trucks Monday 12 noon est on FS1. Cup Monday 4pm est on Fox.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 28, 2021, 01:03:46 PM Eastern
Oh well, mother nature wins again.  :'(  New schedule: Trucks Monday 12 noon est on FS1. Cup Monday 4pm est on Fox.


it’s actually pretty amazing that more races haven’t been rained out over the years
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday March 28, 2021, 07:28:25 PM Eastern

it’s actually pretty amazing that more races haven’t been rained out over the years
Yea, it's catching up with em' the last 15 years or so, since they quit starting races at 1pm est. Bristol spring race is notorious for delays, but the track normally dries real quick being so banked and only 1/2 mile. I'll be surprised if they can get it in shape by noon tomorrow though, with the dirt on it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 28, 2021, 08:18:19 PM Eastern
I remember years ago there was a lot of talk of opening a Cup track in the Seatle region, a place were it rains 200 days a year
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 29, 2021, 11:24:02 AM Eastern
most people think NASCAR started in the bootlegging south after ford created the flathead V8. In reality it’s roots are 3000 years old, and the height of popularity was about 300 anno Domini in Rome with four horse power....


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3QM0b3MqqQ (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3QM0b3MqqQ)






back when stuntman was a real job
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 29, 2021, 11:39:34 AM Eastern

It IS the boredom thread so...

Caps back on top of division (and league) with 50 points  Tampa also has 50 pts (and same 34 GP as Caps)


Caps have 19 RW, 21 ROW
Tampa has 20 RW, 23 ROW


Two teams 18RW and two more with 17 RW



Caps have fewest regulation losses of any team in NHL with 7.  Carolina also has 7 regulation losses (and 33 GP and 49 pts)
Tampa, Vegas, Colorado & Montreal have 8 regulation losses...but Montreal has 9 OT/SO losses...apparently they shit the bed in OT - they have more OT losses than Regulation losses


Go Caps


(could be worse...could be animal poop stats)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 29, 2021, 11:49:37 AM Eastern

(could be worse...could be animal poop stats)


if we're honest, the cubed wombat poop is the only one that's mildly interesting, weird shit in the land of Oz
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 29, 2021, 01:24:14 PM Eastern
in my humble opinion, off road tires are the only half decent tire goodyear makes
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday March 29, 2021, 04:57:50 PM Eastern
in my humble opinion, off road tires are the only half decent tire goodyear makes
Trailer tires aint bad. But yea, with all the different tire makers out there, I couldn't be brand loyal to anyone in this day and age. They all make decent tires, some just like to charge ya 2/3x what their worth.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 29, 2021, 08:09:02 PM Eastern
an average man living to age 76 produces about 24,320 lbs of poop in his lifetime.
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Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 29, 2021, 08:37:55 PM Eastern
an average man living to age 76 produces about 24,320 lbs of poop in his lifetime.



not if you're on a liquid diet
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday March 29, 2021, 10:07:59 PM Eastern
 :snicker:  Liquid diet.  :rofl:


If they can run that race at night next year, to reduce the dust, and get rid of the competition cautions every 50 laps, that'll be a bad ass race! Wish they'd make it a stand alone though. Bristol is one of the few tracks left that doesn't need gimmicks to put on a good show.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 29, 2021, 11:31:55 PM Eastern
they could run it at an actual dirt track, it won't dry out the way the 8" of dirt on top of asphalt does
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 30, 2021, 10:16:58 AM Eastern
they could run it at an actual dirt track, it won't dry out the way the 8" of dirt on top of asphalt does
Knoxville is hosting a truck race later this year. Not sure it's got the facilities to host a Cup race though. But they put down FEET of dirt on top of the concrete at Bristol. Just a bunch of laps, sun and 3400lb cars suck the moisture out.


They said they'll do it again next year. It's too bad they'll have a new car for 2022, so they may be back to square 1 trying to get it right.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 30, 2021, 11:12:42 AM Eastern
They changed the banking from 28* of asphalt to 19* of dirt. Where the track dried the most it is only 1 foot deep. If the dirt track was actually connected to the ground it wouldn't dry out as quick, unless there was a drought. NASCAR would be better off running a dirt race at an actual dirt track, especially this year when attendance isn't an issue. Fat Tony owns a real nice dirt track that hosted the trucks annually until this year because NASCAR pissed off the fat boy, and I don't blame him.


NASCAR is running more road tracks this year, which looks to me like a gimmicky attempt to get fans back into the sport. This years brickyard will be run on the infield. We've had very good racing in the past on the ovals. What has ruined NASCAR is the idiots running it. I thought things might get better after King France was outed, but the people who replaced him are just as bad.


and a new car for next year is news to me, what is it? The COT mkVI?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 30, 2021, 12:06:24 PM Eastern
I dunno what happened with Smoke and Nascar, but I imagine it had something to do with him and Ray Evernham starting their own racing series.. I think they're slated to start June 12th, running some excellent short/mid ovals and road courses around the country.  :uh-huh:


SRX (Superstart Racing Experience (https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2021/03/10/superstar-racing-experience-series-reveals-2021-body-tony-stewart-ray-evernham/))


The 2022 Cup car looks like (and is built) like a fucking sportscar..  :-\ The lug nuts in the pic must be for looks only. They're running a single lug 20" wheel, rear defuser, etc. Another step away from "stockcars" :raised-eyebrow:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gm727kD3/nextgen-jpg-1612227501.jpg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 30, 2021, 12:31:35 PM Eastern
Fat Tony owns the Eldora, home of the world famous Chili Bowl. Trucks have been running it for years, but when fat Tony tried to make a deal with them about running the Cup cars at a dedicated dirt track that NASCAR already goes to, they blew him off, so he told them to stick their truck race where their brains are.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 30, 2021, 04:36:40 PM Eastern
Fat Tony owns the Eldoro, home of the world famous Chili Bowl. Trucks have been running it for years, but when fat Tony tried to make a deal with them about running the Cup cars at a dedicated dirt track that NASCAR already goes to, they blew him off, so he told them to stick their truck race where their brains are.


If they'd of done Eldora THIS year, they could of pulled it off. But that'd of only been a few thousand tickets with covid limits. (and you know Nascar are some greedy bastards) I think they sold the 30K tickets Bristol allowed, in 30 minutes. Eldora's 100% capacity is 30K.
And have you seen Smoke lately? Fat Tony?  :raised-eyebrow: Shame on you Alta, shame..  :snicker:  He's gotta be in shape for that new SRX series and his new HOT wife!  :uh-huh: :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 10:40:35 AM Eastern
 O-O


https://racingnews.co/2020/10/04/richard-petty-says-dirt-track-racing-isnt-professional-as-nascar-returns-to-dirt/ (https://racingnews.co/2020/10/04/richard-petty-says-dirt-track-racing-isnt-professional-as-nascar-returns-to-dirt/)





 :laughing:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 11:07:38 AM Eastern

I remember about 20 years ago during the peak of nascraps popularity, tickets for the cup races at the 160,000 seat Bristol motor speedway were made of unobtainabium. I finally went once, paid double the face price, decided I had much more fun at Richmond. I went to both Richmond races for years. One weekend I used to live out of the truck for four days at the track. Went down Thursday for trucks that night, stayed for Bush on Fridays and cup on Sunday's. Slept it off in the truck Saturday night and drove home Sunday, and, there must've been about 100 other vehicles in the lot doing the same thing. They(NASCAR) used to let you bring a soft sided six pack cooler into the stands with you, post September 11. The other Richmond race I'd caravan down with a bunch of friends from this area. We left here at 6am for the 8pm race. We usually pulled into the fairgrounds about 9(traffic was bad) and tailgated all day. If you weren't there by 9-9:30 you were going to be stuck in one of the remote lots. The cup race was over a $400 day, per person, after drink/food, race ticket, souvenirs and of course the scanner rental.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 11:31:07 AM Eastern
Yea, I never made it to Bristol, unfortunately.. I remember if you wanted to get tickets via BMS, you had to buy the Busch ticket to get a Cup ticket.


I had 15 season tickets for RIR for years. (for friends and family) Used to always ignore the parking attendants and head to the right, by the horse barn. Always find a nice place under a shade tree to park.. Awesome times! Leave the house around 7am on Saturday and tailgate the weekend, grilling and drinking.. Also had 15 season tickets for Dover for years. Used to do that as a 1 day'r though.. Also had season tix for Daytona and would go to the Charlotte races just about every season. Usually got tickets at the track. I remember I got em' 1 year about a week before the race, tickets said "row 35" (they we're off turn 2) and I couldn't believe they still had tix so good for the time I went to buy them. Got to the track and the seats were on a hill. Row 1 was "called" row 20..  :snicker:  Bastards. Could barely see and there was a pole right in the sight line down the back stretch.. Oof.  Also Charlotte was "dry" on Sundays, so you either brought your own or got it by the 12 pack at the Speedway. Highway robbery!!  :raised-eyebrow: lol At least they'd pack your 12'r with ice when ya bought it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 12:01:52 PM Eastern
I also used to do NHRA. Went to maple grove every year for about a decade, went to "Richmond" when the track in dinwiddie(VMP) was built. Went to that shithole that is englishtown a couple times. But NHRA lost me when they went to 1000 feet, along with quite few other fans from what I've read.


The '1000 was mandated after a couple of deaths at a couple shithole tracks(englishtown, not enough shut down area) and NHRA stopped going to those shithole tracks shortly thereafter. It'd be like NASCAR limiting everything to 150mph after the Earnhardt crash while still mandating the HANS and safer barriers.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 12:08:29 PM Eastern
yeup, I think Rich blowed himself up
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 12:15:05 PM Eastern
I grew up around drag racing too! Never made it to a NHRA event though. VIR was built right around the time I moved to FL if I recall correctly. Used to hit the local strips though. Old Dominion, Buds Creek, Summer Duck. Whenever they brought in the Alcohol Funny cars and Pro Stocks it was pretty cool!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 12:21:05 PM Eastern
NHRA was great because the standard entry ticket got you this close to the pits...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QGmsomid8 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QGmsomid8)


that’s a top fuel car, they rebuild the engine in between every round and test fire in the pits.

The only downside to nhra was they didn’t allow drinking like you can at nascar. There’s a
%99.98 chance that everyone at an nhra event is %100 sober.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 12:24:42 PM Eastern
They don't even sell beer in the concessions??  :'(  I threaten to drive up to Gainsville just about every year and then next thing ya know it's "tomorrow" or some shit and I don't go..  :-\


And yep, I think Rich double charged a load or something?  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 01:07:27 PM Eastern
 :B:


Nah  I just busy.  Fell asleep watching the game last night....woke up to a loss so I guess sleeping was better anyways.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 02:20:58 PM Eastern
They don't even sell beer in the concessions??  :'(  I threaten to drive up to Gainsville just about every year and then next thing ya know it's "tomorrow" or some shit and I don't go..  :-\


And yep, I think Rich double charged a load or something?  :snicker:


the last time I went to an NHRA race there was a "beer garden" all the way at the end just past the finish line. All beer had to be consumed within the "garden". It wasn't worth it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 04:43:20 PM Eastern
In other news, tomorrow Nascar tests "rain tires" at Martinsville..   :clown:  Goal is to see if they can run in "damp" conditions at shorter/flatter tracks. Loudon, Phoenix, Richmond and Martinsville.  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 09:26:20 PM Eastern
didn't they run rain tires and put windshield wipers on the cars for the road tracks about 30 years ago?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 31, 2021, 10:55:32 PM Eastern
didn't they run rain tires and put windshield wipers on the cars for the road tracks about 30 years ago?
Not sure when they started bringing rain tires to road courses. It was a long time ago though, but they only started to actually use them in the last few years. I remember once at Watkins Glen, back in the day, they had rain during practice and told the drivers to get out there and get used to it. I think Mark Martin was the only car to turn a lap. And iirc, he only turned one.  :snicker:  Rain tires on an oval though, that's gonna be a stretch.. I suppose they could on the slower flatter tracks, but I have my doubts they'll ever actually do it. Sport is hangin by a thread though, so they're looking for any gimmick they can think of to generate interest/ticket sales.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 01, 2021, 12:39:33 PM Eastern

 :pointdown:


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 01, 2021, 02:41:11 PM Eastern
sorry, I was busy watching music videos...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7BrHUuiHYBc (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7BrHUuiHYBc)


if you have time, I encourage you to browse her youtube channel, this girl is talented
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 01, 2021, 04:52:24 PM Eastern
it's frikin snowing
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 01, 2021, 09:51:50 PM Eastern
Monty Python and the Holy Grail starts at 10 on BBC America
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday April 02, 2021, 09:39:44 AM Eastern
Monty Python and the Holy Grail starts at 10 on BBC America
.

NI.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 02, 2021, 01:26:19 PM Eastern
sorry, I was busy watching music videos...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7BrHUuiHYBc (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7BrHUuiHYBc)


if you have time, I encourage you to browse her youtube channel, this girl is talented


True dat.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 02, 2021, 01:38:36 PM Eastern
Well the Nats opening day got started off on the wrong foot.  Pfffffft.  Postponed due to three Nats players tested positive for Covid-19


Hey...look at the bright side...the Nats are now ahead of the Braves and Miami in the standings.   :smirk:




 :yawn:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 02, 2021, 01:40:07 PM Eastern
And for God's sake Jim!...
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 02, 2021, 02:07:31 PM Eastern
Shittsburgh has won 5 in a row tying them with Caps & Isles with 50pts :raised-eyebrow:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 03, 2021, 10:05:57 PM Eastern
Sounds like they've got the flu bug up in Vancouver..  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 04, 2021, 10:49:50 AM Eastern
saw that, also didn’t know there are 4 former Caps there now
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 04, 2021, 12:39:13 PM Eastern
The largest cruise ships, the voyager class by Royal Caribbean, are 1024 feet long and 158 feet wide, carries 3100 guests, 4300 people total, are 138,000 gross tons, and are propelled by 3 diesel electric azipods. The newest container ships are 1300 feet long, 200 feet wide, have a crew of less than 40 people, can carry 23,960 20 foot shipping containers, are 228,000 gross tons, are propelled by 1 extremely large diesel engine(MAN 11G95ME-C) with a single 35' screw and are too big to go through the recently enlarged Panama Canal. Both of them cruise at 22 knots.





more interesting than poop  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 04, 2021, 05:07:51 PM Eastern
Panamax boats are 950' long and 106' wide, and max out at about 5000 shipping containers. The NeoPanamax boats are 1200' feet long and 168' wide, and max out at about 14,000 containers. The recent canal expansion is estimated to have cost at least $10B, possibly $14B. Panama is already looking at another expansion that can accommodate the new massive container ships in service, at a preliminary estimate of $20B. Panama almost doesn't have a choice as transit fees are the number one source of income for the country, and China keeps threatening/promising to build a bigger canal through Nicaragua, at a significant destruction of the environment.


The suez needs to massively expand as well for these newish super cargo ships.






more interesting than poop :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday April 04, 2021, 05:56:45 PM Eastern
(https://preview.redd.it/4uwmfkqry7r61.png?width=640&height=401&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=275d23b0b36315a25a6cf008f5a2aad784991f1d)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 05, 2021, 05:18:23 PM Eastern
Caps in 1st place with 18 games remaining.  I don't really think it matters much what place they are in as long as they make the playoffs.


We'd certainly like to see them shore up their 3rd periods and I would like for Sammy to get his game in top shape.  He made some fantastic saves yesterday and was hung out to dry on several, but he is allowing too many goals.  I realize it is total team D letting them down, but he needs to be technically better.  Need him to catch fire and take the #1 spot without a doubt in anyone's mind.  Nothing against Vitek, they are both good and both young, So I'd be okay with either taking the #1 spot, but I'd rather one of them just go ahead and prove it now without any question.


Tough schedule coming up.  8 of next 11 are away games.  Caps are pretty even with home and away but they have to travel to/from 8 of the next 9 with only two games (which are at home) without having to travel for the next game.


NYI Tuesday, then Boston Thursday, then Buffalo Friday then Boston Sunday then home Tuesday and Thursday then back on road for the next four (the last of those 2 in the Isles barn)..  That's a lot of traveling and some tough teams.


I'd be pleasantly surprised is the Caps win better than 5 of the next 10.  They play the Isles 3 of the next 10, and 4 of next 11


That's all the poop I've got for today  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday April 05, 2021, 05:37:28 PM Eastern
DC mayor saving fans from themselves, for the rest of the season is appears..  :clown:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/05/mses-requested-waiver-for-10-capacity-at-capital-one-arena-remains-pending-appears-fans-will-not-return-for-remainder-of-2020-21-season/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 05, 2021, 06:30:31 PM Eastern
DC mayor saving fans from themselves, for the rest of the season is appears..  :clown:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/05/mses-requested-waiver-for-10-capacity-at-capital-one-arena-remains-pending-appears-fans-will-not-return-for-remainder-of-2020-21-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/05/mses-requested-waiver-for-10-capacity-at-capital-one-arena-remains-pending-appears-fans-will-not-return-for-remainder-of-2020-21-season/)


Prolly that troll Bettman called her and said...."Nah....we don't want the Caps to have any chance at any type of success so just keep stalling.  It's like when I just kept stalling on Willy's hearing until his ridiculous suspensions are almost up.  Just postpone actually making a decision until it's too late"


Washington is such a fucked up POS city.  It's an embarrassment that our nations capital is in this corrupt city.  So sad too, because parts of the city really are picturesque and beautiful.  (just don't walk around it at night)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Monday April 05, 2021, 08:28:01 PM Eastern
 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
No shit Sherlock
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 08, 2021, 11:51:05 AM Eastern
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)


Notes: Sammy in net. Carr in for Sprong..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 08, 2021, 02:50:38 PM Eastern

           :pointdown:
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)


Notes: Sammy in net. Carr in for Sprong..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 08, 2021, 03:39:12 PM Eastern
He wasn't planning on doing any reloading yesterday or this morning was he?  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 08, 2021, 04:25:14 PM Eastern
He wasn't planning on doing any reloading yesterday or this morning was he?  :raspberry:


 :snicker:


Nah he probably out buying brie and crab cakes to go with his PB whiskey.  (oh wait, that was some other redneck from way down south)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 08, 2021, 04:53:16 PM Eastern
 ::)


yes, had to go shopping. I'm having sloppy joes tonight to go with my whisky


although, I may put it on a croissant, got a bag of them today


and WTF is wrong with crab cakes :raised-eyebrow:
if they are made right they are awsome, even make good samiches
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 08, 2021, 06:05:53 PM Eastern
and the lady at the bird food store said I should wait another week before putting out the humming bird feeder
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 08, 2021, 07:10:57 PM Eastern
::)


yes, had to go shopping. I'm having sloppy joes tonight to go with my whisky


although, I may put it on a croissant, got a bag of them today


and WTF is wrong with crab cakes :raised-eyebrow:
if they are made right they are awsome, even make good samiches


Absolutely nothing wrong with crab cakes (other than I'm jealous...and they slow down posting the thread)  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 09, 2021, 12:30:15 PM Eastern
 :pointdown:


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
 :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 09, 2021, 10:44:21 PM Eastern
it’s playing on the outdoor channel right now....


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jdJovODbrm8 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jdJovODbrm8)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday April 09, 2021, 11:55:14 PM Eastern
I'm still bored

you snake.    :poop: :poop: :poop:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 10, 2021, 12:38:06 PM Eastern
these two young ladies are sisters, I love a woman with a slide guitar


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qAXhZxt3U-4 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qAXhZxt3U-4)







Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday April 10, 2021, 01:26:01 PM Eastern
you snake.    :poop: :poop: :poop:


?  Okay, I'm confused again.  I don't even know what this is referring to.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday April 10, 2021, 03:05:53 PM Eastern

?  Okay, I'm confused again.  I don't even know what this is referring to.


Aren't you skerred?  (scared)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 10, 2021, 06:58:46 PM Eastern
Ya'll started drinkin' after I left last night, didn't ya?  :raised-eyebrow: :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 10, 2021, 11:44:54 PM Eastern
Ya'll started drinkin' after I left last night, didn't ya?  :raised-eyebrow: :snicker:




after   :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday April 11, 2021, 09:03:07 AM Eastern



after   :huh:


Some of us hold our liquor better then others me thinks..  :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 11, 2021, 10:24:49 AM Eastern

Some of us hold our liquor better then others me thinks..  :P


we can hold our liquor just fine, it's our tounges that need more filter
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 12, 2021, 04:37:55 PM Eastern

 :pointdown: :)


we can hold our liquor just fine, it's our tounges that need more filter
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 13, 2021, 12:25:26 PM Eastern
Sammy in net.

Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Wilson
Mantha-Backstrom-Oshie
Sheary-Eller-Sprong
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 13, 2021, 02:22:31 PM Eastern
If only I could watch it  :'( .


Like to see the new kid in action...Oshie and Mantha and Backy together should be a challenging line to play against.


Go Caps!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 10:47:45 AM Eastern
I must really be bored... that midnight express is lucky he didn't lose the electronics/engines


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MNdd7AouBss (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MNdd7AouBss)


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KL98oRNz28I (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KL98oRNz28I)


I used to think I wanted a formula 430ss, but now I want a midnight express 43... solstice
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 12:15:28 PM Eastern
eheheh.. Halover Inlet videos are the best!  :uh-huh:  Fuck that place unless you -really- know what your doing and have at least a 25' center console.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 12:28:02 PM Eastern
size of the boat doesn't matter, especially when going through the wake of Nimitz class....

and that was calm seas

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvzld04Q5XI (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvzld04Q5XI)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 12:36:48 PM Eastern
this bird is out at udvar hazy, last time I was there this story was not part of the display


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra_khhzuFlE
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 12:37:24 PM Eastern
Oh, it matters.. lol
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 12:44:41 PM Eastern
Oh, it matters.. lol


size doesn't matter, it's the motion of the ocean that brings back costomers ..


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BUsWiIN-LfE
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 14, 2021, 12:51:24 PM Eastern
fact o the day


the U.S. Navy uses more jet fuel than the U.S. Air Force does. It's not because of carrier operations either. The Arliegh Burkes, the DDG class shown above, each have 7 gas turbines in them, 4 for the twin screw propulsion and 3 for electrical generation. When they engage all 4 for propulsion and run it up to %110 "war power", they still can't keep up with the carries when they are at %110.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 15, 2021, 10:42:08 AM Eastern
Sammy not on the ice this morning.. Listed as day to day, with an upper body..  :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 15, 2021, 12:54:52 PM Eastern
I mean, good grief man!!  :raspberry:


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 15, 2021, 01:03:38 PM Eastern
I mean, good grief man!!  :raspberry:


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)


 :hopslam:



when I get up in the morning and there's that glass of whisky I poured last night still on the night stand, it doesn't make it to lunch time. That never happened before I started working from home, and has happened far more often this past year
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 15, 2021, 06:20:52 PM Eastern
Mick


I've been thinking about that fishing barge hotel. I really am curious where you anchor that thing. I think I'd talk to the Bahamas and put it over there by Cat Key, which would put it close to Miami/ft lauderdale.

After some research, apparently it was anchored 15 miles off of Clearwater at the middle grounds and the previous owners had plans to move it around the gulf. Putting it in international waters lets you legally gamble on it, though that's less of an issue these days with just about every state legalizing it to some extent. I think gambling is legal in the Bahamas too.


That thing intrigues me. But not at $3.5M as I'm sure it needs at least half that to bring it back to its former glory.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Friday April 16, 2021, 09:35:42 AM Eastern
(https://preview.redd.it/s08shplingt61.jpg?width=640&height=352&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=df56799e1997ffc3ebd7a9dd963a7dc4d8c699f1)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 16, 2021, 10:02:13 AM Eastern
Mick


I've been thinking about that fishing barge hotel.


Yea, gambling may be a draw! As I was saying before, the only "fishing" benefit (imo) would be to have it HOURS offshore.. Anything within 50 miles of shore is just a quick boat ride to, at a fraction of the cost. If you could have it anchored 100+ miles out in the gulf, minutes from prime sport fishing, then you may be on to something. It'd need an elite/exclusive (ie: very rich) clientele to sustain it though. Need to heli out and stay for the week(end).
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 16, 2021, 10:11:06 AM Eastern

Yea, gambling may be a draw! As I was saying before, the only "fishing" benefit (imo) would be to have it HOURS offshore.. Anything within 50 miles of shore is just a quick boat ride to, at a fraction of the cost. If you could have it anchored 100+ miles out in the gulf, minutes from prime sport fishing, then you may be on to something. It'd need an elite/exclusive (ie: very rich) clientele to sustain it though. Need to heli out and stay for the week(end).


that's why I was thinking Cat Key, and making it a 3 star instead of 5. It would give a overnight destination for all those $1.3M center consoles that don't fish a place to go out and party for the weekend. The previous buisiness model, high end offshore fishing, obviously didn't work.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 16, 2021, 11:15:24 AM Eastern
Wonder what the rent would be to anchor it out there? Be something different I guess.. Have to set it up to moor a bunch of expensive boats though.. You'd be in competition with the Bimini Sands..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 16, 2021, 12:28:59 PM Eastern
this is what happens when "Florida man" is sponsored by beer  :uh-huh:




https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dv55xD0gC4
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 16, 2021, 04:51:52 PM Eastern
this is what happens when "Florida man" is sponsored by beer  :uh-huh:



Beer? Hell, these are our "fine cheese and wine" events.  :P :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 16, 2021, 10:21:12 PM Eastern
Caps at 12:30 tomorrow vs Pilly
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Friday April 16, 2021, 10:29:14 PM Eastern

Beer? Hell, these are our "fine cheese and wine" events.  :P :snicker:
   Beer sounds just fine to me.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 16, 2021, 10:32:18 PM Eastern
   Beer sounds just fine to me.


For sure, but the swamp buggies only come 'round every so often..  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 16, 2021, 10:35:29 PM Eastern

For sure, but the swamp buggies only come 'round every so often..  :rofl:




I'd forgotten about them, they used to be on tv all the time 20 years ago


maybe more than 20  :(
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday April 17, 2021, 12:25:28 AM Eastern
     I'm bored too.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 17, 2021, 12:28:13 AM Eastern
sorry, couldn't help but think of this tonight...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xpAvcGcEc0k
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday April 17, 2021, 09:31:47 AM Eastern
https://gfycat.com/clutteredgravebudgie (https://gfycat.com/clutteredgravebudgie)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 17, 2021, 06:51:54 PM Eastern
I have similar reactions to both songs...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V1FYHGdCmhY (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V1FYHGdCmhY)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday April 18, 2021, 08:28:33 AM Eastern
Hey Rich,
do you need a new helmet?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/AWESOME-Early-Old-Antique-1930-s-Stall-Dean-All-Leather-VINTAGE-Hockey-Helmet/164808138164?hash=item265f549db4:g:tfcAAOSw1M9gcyNL (https://www.ebay.com/itm/AWESOME-Early-Old-Antique-1930-s-Stall-Dean-All-Leather-VINTAGE-Hockey-Helmet/164808138164?hash=item265f549db4:g:tfcAAOSw1M9gcyNL)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday April 18, 2021, 08:58:01 AM Eastern
Letterkenny | Fuck you Shoresy | Season 6 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdjIxreFu6Q)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 18, 2021, 10:32:50 AM Eastern
damn shame I never had the service that carried that show
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 18, 2021, 03:10:57 PM Eastern
and this is another reason NASCRAP has poor ratings. Richmond is supposed to be a Saturday night race
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Sunday April 18, 2021, 04:12:36 PM Eastern
damn shame I never had the service that carried that show
    You could try an amazon firestick or a similar device. You can stream pretty much anything you want.
    I have watched this show from the firestick.
It wouldn't hurt to try it.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 19, 2021, 10:12:33 AM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9fFkWFjiong
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 19, 2021, 06:16:02 PM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Yf5B6GbYk
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Monday April 19, 2021, 08:06:03 PM Eastern
Awesome. I'm sitting on my deck that I just finished on Saturday drinking a beer. And it's fucking snowing.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 19, 2021, 08:38:18 PM Eastern
Awesome. I'm sitting on my deck that I just finished on Saturday drinking a beer. And it's fucking snowing.




Saturday was two days ago, how big is your beer
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 19, 2021, 10:25:13 PM Eastern
interesting night Mick, was it entertaining
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 19, 2021, 10:37:05 PM Eastern
impressive..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/19/sharks-patrick-marleau-plays-in-nhl-record-1768th-career-game/


OV is only at 1200 games
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 09:03:16 AM Eastern
interesting night Mick, was it entertaining


I was watching from the cheap seats!  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 09:45:23 AM Eastern
impressive..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/19/sharks-patrick-marleau-plays-in-nhl-record-1768th-career-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/19/sharks-patrick-marleau-plays-in-nhl-record-1768th-career-game/)


OV is only at 1200 games


Congrats to him.


I find this stat amazing:  Marleau has appeared in at least one game with 37.14% of all NHL players to ever play the game.  That's crazy.


23 years in the NHL and never won a cup.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 11:43:48 AM Eastern
Caps are currently clinging to 1st place with 62 points and off till Thursday vs the Isles...then Saturday vs Isles

Isles are 2 pts back with game in hand (plays Rangers then Washington twice)
Pit is 3 points back with game in hand  (plays vs NJ the next 3 games)
Boston is 6 points back with 3 games in hand (and plays Buffalo the next 3 games)

So by end of Friday...Caps could be in 4th place

Isles 64 pts
Pitt 63 pts
Boston 62 pts
Wash 62pts

and by Saturday eve..

Pitt  65 pts
Isles 64 pts
Boston 62 (with 1 game in hand)
Wash 62 pts
NYR   60 pts  (Or Isles with 66 and NYR with 58)

Caps and Isles play each other twice in next few games so ONLY one will pick up points so ALL teams behind them can gain ground on at least one of the leaders.

It's going to be pretty tight throughout the last 10 games of the season.  Six of last 10 Caps have remaining is against top 4 contender, plus two against Rangers who are desperate to get in, and two vs Philly (who are done I think)

Caps need to bring the A game the last 10 games.  No coasting into the playoffs this year, but maybe that's good.

GO CAPS
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 12:42:21 PM Eastern
You failed to account for 3 point games     :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 12:52:55 PM Eastern
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/muordn/toughen_them_up_right/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/muordn/toughen_them_up_right/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 02:22:04 PM Eastern
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/muordn/toughen_them_up_right/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/muordn/toughen_them_up_right/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


LoL, looks like Eastern Europe
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 05:27:42 PM Eastern
https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/muordn/toughen_them_up_right/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/muordn/toughen_them_up_right/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)

Corrected....

The dumbass NHL DOPSHIT committee
WOULD suspend him for 48 games in a 56 game season, fined the team 25% of its gross revenue for the season and fined the coach half his annual salary
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 05:44:52 PM Eastern

NHL DOPSHIT committee suspended him for 48 games in a 56 game season, fined the team 25% of its gross revenue for the season and fined the coach half his annual salary


I get the impression the link didn't take you to the same place it took me
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 05:47:54 PM Eastern
Caps still have two days till game time...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/20/justin-schultz-misses-practice-with-lower-body-injury-zdeno-chara-and-michael-raffl-practice-notes-from-capitals-practice/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 10:35:23 PM Eastern
The East is stupid.. If the Bruins win the 2 games they have in hand, the top 4 teams in the east (through 46 games) would be separated by 1 point.  :wackysmile:


Rest up boyz! Playoffs start Thursday as far as Im concerned..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Tuesday April 20, 2021, 11:44:02 PM Eastern
You failed to account for 3 point games     :wackysmile:
    Fuck ya. Hate those damn 3 point games.
It should be a very interesting finish in the a east.  I think the Caps have a tougher remaining schedule than everyone else in the division. These next 3 games against the Islanders are huge.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 11:48:44 AM Eastern
You failed to account for 3 point games     :wackysmile:
Well I was really just giving the worst case scenario.


At this point, OTHER than the Caps WINNING their games and making all else moot, the best case scenario is NYR keeps losing.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 11:55:54 AM Eastern
The East is stupid.. If the Bruins win the 2 games they have in hand, the top 4 teams in the east (through 46 games) would be separated by 1 point.  :wackysmile:


Rest up boyz! Playoffs start Thursday as far as Im concerned..


Boston's two games in hand are both against Buffalo, so....By Friday it very likely will look like......


Isles 64
Pitt   63
Boston  62
Caps  62


ANd Caps vs Isles Saturday and Hens vs NJ Saturday could be...


Pitt  65
Isles 64
Caps 64
Boston 62


Pitt and Boston play each other Sunday, so.....only one of them will pickup 2 pts SUnday


SHould make for some interesting hockey....too bad I won't be watching any of it. :'(





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 01:07:39 PM Eastern

Boston's two games in hand are both against Buffalo, so....By Friday it very likely will look like......


Isles 64
Pitt   63
Boston  62
Caps  62


ANd Caps vs Isles Saturday and Hens vs NJ Saturday could be...


Pitt  65
Isles 64
Caps 64
Boston 62


Pitt and Boston play each other Sunday, so.....only one of them will pickup 2 pts SUnday


SHould make for some interesting hockey....too bad I won't be watching any of it. :'(


I can't believe you can't find a solution at a reasonable cost, you don't live that far out
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 04:20:13 PM Eastern
slow week for Caps fans ....


Mick


glory days


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jaGWtD75bzs (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jaGWtD75bzs)




how many cars did J.D. Stacy have? 6-7?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 04:36:51 PM Eastern
slow week for Caps fans ....


Mick


glory days



Yep, had your pick of legends to choose from, back in the day! Nascar has tried just about everything in the book since, to get back to that era.. Well, everything except fixing the bodies and parts so they don't have a shit ton of downforce. Every race was like watching Atlanta or Darlington. Even Daytona they'd get out of shape and have to actually drive the cars! Miss those days for sure..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 04:53:21 PM Eastern
pre restrictor plate.. most wouldn't guess who won...


https://www.racing-reference.info/showblog?id=3280
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 05:43:12 PM Eastern
pre restrictor plate.. most wouldn't guess who won...


https://www.racing-reference.info/showblog?id=3280 (https://www.racing-reference.info/showblog?id=3280)
Never seen that story before. Amazing what some redneck ingenuity can do!  :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 05:45:41 PM Eastern
Never seen that story before. Amazing what some redneck ingenuity can do!  :P


I got most of the car magazines back in the day, wish I still had few of them


It also disproves the theory that those cars were as aerodynamic as a brick
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 07:48:13 PM Eastern
240mph is doing somethin in a car.  I did not know they could do that (even on a test track) with them thar redneck rides.


I had a 340 'Cuda 4 speed back in the day - it had the Hurst pistol grip shifter.  I had it up to about 130mph out on Rte 7 between Reston and leesburg one night.  This was 1984 and that was a straight and unoccupied road  (well mostly, late at night anyway).  It was late, after 11 at least, pitch black and believe me that car was moving and shaking at 110.  That night was the one and only time I put that car up above 110 or so, and rarely past 90 really.  We (my best friend and I) were trying to see just how fast she'd go that night.  130 was all I could muster. Speedometer was jiggling quite a bit so we're guessing and claiming we topped out around 130.  Honestly felt like it MIGHT have had a teeny bit more, but I can say we were seconds away from something getting loose.
Just as I began to let off I thought I saw something moving up ahead.  No shit there was a big black steer trotting along the shoulder ON THE SHOULDER of the road.  We passed him at about 110 at about 8' of clearance.  Almost never saw him...could see his tail waving back and forth as he trotted along.  Sum bitch nearly killed all of us.  Young and stupid we were.  Had some great fun in that car though.
Kevin was my best friend and he's been gone ten years now.  Great guy, died way too young from heart complications from lifetime of diabetes.  Miss him nearly every day.  He was such a good guy.


Anyway, I did about 130 in that Cuda and that maxed out it and me both in that ride
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 21, 2021, 10:14:13 PM Eastern

I had a 340 'Cuda 4 speed back in the day - it had the Hurst pistol grip shifter. 


Well that pistol grip is good for at least 5 mph!  :raspberry:  Yea, anything over 120 in a "street car" back in the 80's, felt like you were about ready for lift off!  :snicker:  Sounds like you had a nice ride!


Very sorry about your bro!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 22, 2021, 03:58:15 PM Eastern

Well that pistol grip is good for at least 5 mph!  :raspberry:  Yea, anything over 120 in a "street car" back in the 80's, felt like you were about ready for lift off!  :snicker:  Sounds like you had a nice ride!


Very sorry about your bro!


Sold that car when I needed money my second year of college (and a more reasonable ride).  Sold if for $3k.  Kid in my neighborhood bought it.  He would rip by the house in 2nd gear at about 50mph.  He blew the motor up within 6 months of owning it.  Kid was a deush.  I knew he would tear it up, didn't want to sell it to him.  Had some miles on it & the interior was totally shot.  Engine was okay but other than the headers me and Kev put on it, was fairly stock and certainly well used.  The body was in great shape though.  No accidents (that I new of), no dents, no nothing.  I paid $3k for it and had it couple years.  It was a pretty car though.  Jet black, white interior.
Kevin was much more mechanic than I - talked me into the headers cause of a very small manifold leak on one side.  Hell those headers were shoehorned into that engine compartment.   Had to pull the starter off & pull the engine mount bolts out & lift the motor a bit just to slip the headers down in there.  This is way beyond my mechanical interests.
Started her up with open headers and no pipes - now THAT sounded like a street rod.  :)


The Cuda's had the dual exhaust ported out the back through rectangular openings in the rear...."fender"?  What the hell do you call the fender thingy below the rear bumper?  A valance?
Anyway, the pipes had about 47 custom bends in them to tuck them up under the car & up over the rear axle & angle up to the ports.  We took the old pipes and pattern to the pipe bender and they custom bent them...took about 4 trips back each to tweak them to fit properly.  Total pain in the ass.  "See what you got us into Kevin - you gear head."


Wish I had that baby now.  Think I can get one for $3k now?


Mine was all black, no white striping.  Shaker hood, silver grille with red accents.  SWEET looking car.  (The pictures are NOT mine)

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 22, 2021, 04:01:02 PM Eastern
the rear "valance" with exhaust ports.  If you didn't have them PERFECT, they would rattle when it idled (learned that the hard way)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 22, 2021, 10:21:06 PM Eastern
Yep, my buddy had a Cuda. Damn thing was hard as shit to start. I had a 70 Camaro.. Put 2 motors and 3 transmissions in it. Nobody thought to have a camera around in 86'..  :-(  Sold it for peanuts as well.. Prolly worth 30k today. Least the motor survived. My dad put it in his 34' Ford.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Ls7fX0rB/34-11.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rm1mkncp/34-side.jpg)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 23, 2021, 05:56:30 PM Eastern
the rear "valance" with exhaust ports.  If you didn't have them PERFECT, they would rattle when it idled (learned that the hard way)
Nice!!

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday April 23, 2021, 06:02:24 PM Eastern
Well, when ya get to old & lazy for project cars, ya go for luxery.  Even if its only 400hp, 400ft torque
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DO9iO7gX0AAZXF4?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 24, 2021, 09:30:34 AM Eastern
Caps do it again at 7 on the Island
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 25, 2021, 06:18:45 PM Eastern
I tried to get Jack to do this, he had zero interest...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X0KOurY3KEY
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 26, 2021, 10:34:44 AM Eastern
Boston dropped two in a row...(to Buffalo and Pittsburgh.)

Pitt  67
Caps  66
Isles  63
Boston 60
NYR    56

Pitt and NYR have played 49 games
Caps, Isles 48 games
Boston 47

Going to be a tight race to finish.  Rangers next two are against Buffalo, so they could easily be tied with Boston in a few days.

Caps have pretty tough schedule remaining....all contenders except 2 vs Philthy.  Good on Caps for beating Isles twice in NY.  Needed those points.

The the other 3 divisions have pretty much top three teams set, with only the #4 spot left to decide (mostly)

Caps need 5 points to guarantee a playoff spot  (every Rangers loss will reduce that need by 2 points)

Go Caps
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday April 26, 2021, 06:26:06 PM Eastern
No Ovie on ice again today..  :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 26, 2021, 06:29:37 PM Eastern
nope, we'll see what happens in the morning..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/26/ovechkin-misses-practice-again-justin-schultz-returns-in-non-contact-jersey-caps-excited-for-fans-return-news-from-capitals-practice-on-monday/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 26, 2021, 06:39:17 PM Eastern
I'm glad NBC didn't get it, I think we are all tired of their announcers..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/26/report-nbc-withdraws-bid-to-become-nhls-secondary-u-s-tv-rights-partner-fox-tnt-apple-currently-the-frontrunners/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/26/report-nbc-withdraws-bid-to-become-nhls-secondary-u-s-tv-rights-partner-fox-tnt-apple-currently-the-frontrunners/)

but I'll be very surprised if tbs can afford this, and do a good job

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/26/report-turner-sports-gets-secondary-national-tv-right-for-nhl-in-united-states/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/26/report-turner-sports-gets-secondary-national-tv-right-for-nhl-in-united-states/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 26, 2021, 08:18:51 PM Eastern
Makes me a little less pissed about Dish dropping NBCSN....
I just got to get through this year's playoffs.


I did see a can get Sling for $25/month which has NBCSN - but I could only watch at work (no decent internet at home)
Might be worth it for a month of Stanley Cup.....we shall see.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 27, 2021, 11:19:04 AM Eastern
Must be grocery day....


Tick tock....



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 27, 2021, 11:27:24 AM Eastern
Nobody in the East played last night so no movement.  They all play tonight


Caps vs Isles (duh)
Pens vs Boston
NYR vs Buffalo
NJD vs Philthy


I am feeling we have a let down tonight.  :-\


Caps please prove me wrong...GO CAPS!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 27, 2021, 11:50:17 AM Eastern
No Ovie or Schultz tonight. VV in goal..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 27, 2021, 12:36:06 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow:




 ::)




bunch of impatient bastages  :raspberry:





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 27, 2021, 08:58:38 PM Eastern
a seven year deal  :huh:

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-turner-sports-reach-tv-deal-for-games-on-tnt-tbs/c-324075352 (https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-turner-sports-reach-tv-deal-for-games-on-tnt-tbs/c-324075352)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 28, 2021, 02:49:16 PM Eastern
OV did not practice today, Schultz did. Both are still listed as day to day.


This mornings skate was technically optional, but guys don't normally miss those unles they are nursing injuries
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 28, 2021, 05:03:47 PM Eastern
Caps need 3 points to clinch a playoff spot ....or 2pts and a Rags loss....or 1 point and.....


Carolina, Florida, Tampa all clinched in Central.  Fourth team will likely be Nashville-56 or Dallas-54 (with 2 games in hand)


Vegas, Colorado, Minnesota have clinched in West with St Louis-48 and Arizona-47 fighting for 4th.  St Louis has two games in hand.  San Jose-43, LA-42.


Nobody has clinched in North, but Toronto-65, Edmonton-58, Winnipeg-57 will make it, and most likely Montreal-51.  Calgary-45 is 6 pts behind Montreal with 8 games remaining


 :yawn:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 28, 2021, 05:05:47 PM Eastern
Friggin Nats are in the cellar of the division, and the second lowest scoring team in all of baseball behind only the Mets.


The Mets however are in 1st place in the NL East with a 9-9 record  :huh:


Nobody in the division has a winning record.


 :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 28, 2021, 06:01:21 PM Eastern
Friggin Nats are in the cellar of the division, and the second lowest scoring team in all of baseball behind only the Mets.


The Mets however are in 1st place in the NL East with a 9-9 record  :huh:


Nobody in the division has a winning record.


 :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:


Back when kaeperdick was wearing socks that depicted cops as pigs and was protesting the national anthem, every single team that joined in had a losing record. It seems putting your priorities to something other than the game doesn't generate good results. I'd put the Nats in that category.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 29, 2021, 12:31:44 PM Eastern
Papa John Pizza 50% off today...(NATS actually scored 7 runs in a game)


and....


I ALMOST bought some crab cakes last night, but got steaks instead (which is what I went for).  Grilled them and they was GOOOOOD.


and....


I think the clock is slow...


Tick Tock....



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 29, 2021, 12:37:23 PM Eastern
sorry, I couldn't access the boards since about 6 last night.


I sent Arj an email about it but haven't heard back so don't know what happened
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 29, 2021, 12:37:59 PM Eastern
and it's only 12:30  :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 29, 2021, 12:42:51 PM Eastern
Glad the boards back!


Notes: No Ovie, Carlson GTD, Schultz is back, VV in goal...


Oh, and ..
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 29, 2021, 01:38:27 PM Eastern
and it's only 12:30  :raised-eyebrow:


What'd you expect from a bunch of fargon iceholes?

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 29, 2021, 01:41:40 PM Eastern

What'd you expect from a bunch of fargon iceholes?




You need a hobby while you are at work.  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 29, 2021, 04:17:35 PM Eastern
this is interesting

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/04/31492/isles-barzal-fined-2000-for-diving-embellishment/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/04/31492/isles-barzal-fined-2000-for-diving-embellishment/)

I’m curious though, has Synde ever been fined? You know, the guy the league made the rule for
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 29, 2021, 06:37:14 PM Eastern


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hnnPeHsnlpM (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hnnPeHsnlpM)


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_8w2IXmrKgc




this channel is run by a Hens fan, but she seems to be able to show respect to other teams, unlike most of those people
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 29, 2021, 07:00:38 PM Eastern
this is interesting

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/04/31492/isles-barzal-fined-2000-for-diving-embellishment/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/04/31492/isles-barzal-fined-2000-for-diving-embellishment/)

I’m curious though, has Synde ever been fined? You know, the guy the league made the rule for


Funny, if you listen to the clip the Isles announcers are whining for a penalty on the hook.


And Cindy Queen of the Divas should be on the short list for the most violations of this rule.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday April 29, 2021, 07:09:59 PM Eastern
sorry, I couldn't access the boards since about 6 last night.


I sent Arj an email about it but haven't heard back so don't know what happened

 :phew:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 29, 2021, 07:19:01 PM Eastern

Funny, if you listen to the clip the Isles announcers are whining for a penalty on the hook.


And Cindy Queen of the Divas should be on the short list for the most violations of this rule.


Have you watched many Bruins games with the home town announcers? According to them Marchand has done no wrong.




and Hens fans think it's the Caps that are goons,mand Willy is the cheap shot artist
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 30, 2021, 12:08:45 PM Eastern
Carlson and some dude named Ovechkin, on ice this morning at the optional skate!  :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 30, 2021, 12:14:25 PM Eastern
The Hens did tie the Caps last night in points, but the Caps still hold first place with a game in hand
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 30, 2021, 01:51:51 PM Eastern
The Hens did tie the Caps last night in points, but the Caps still hold first place with a game in hand
And Caps have more RW so I THINK even with same number of games, technically we'd still be #1.  We could make that easier by whipping the Hens tomorrow.


Rangers are almost done....6 pts behind Boston with only 5 games left (and Boston as 7).  If Boston wins 2 of remaining 7 games Rangers are toast. (Well Islanders need 3 pts in 5 remaining to toast Rangers as well)


Caps are in so....that's about all I care about....Don't think it matters much who we play first.  Hens have the most scoring threats, but they are beatable.  Isles are tough to score on, but they are struggling to score.


Go Caps



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 30, 2021, 01:57:48 PM Eastern
Anyone know if there are any Communist plots (in the mayors office) to allow any more fans in the stands come playoffs?.


And what is the logic with say 10% capacity vs 20% or 25%?  If you maintain protocols and "safe distances" then what does it matter what the erroneous % number is?
Are they limiting the number of people in the city to 10% capacity?
You can ride a crowded subway to an event, walk through a crowded street to get to an event, but once at the event you can't be around anyone?  :huh:


Not that I plan on attending, but would be nice to have a "crowd" in the stands
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 30, 2021, 04:27:53 PM Eastern
OV practiced a full 15 minutes this morning, not really all that encouraging but a step in the right direction


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/30/capitals-alex-ovechkin-john-carlson-still-day-to-day-unknown-for-saturdays-rematch-vs-penguins/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/30/capitals-alex-ovechkin-john-carlson-still-day-to-day-unknown-for-saturdays-rematch-vs-penguins/)




I'd be worried if Sprong hasn't been scoring
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 30, 2021, 04:31:19 PM Eastern
Anyone know if there are any Communist plots (in the mayors office) to allow any more fans in the stands come playoffs?.


Far as I can tell, capacity is limited to the amount you donate to the DNC..  :)  Arena owners/occupants need to up their game!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 30, 2021, 04:32:15 PM Eastern
OV practiced a full 15 minutes this morning, not really all that encouraging but a step in the right direction


Yea, he's still not ready.. Sounded like Carlson participated in the full thing.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 30, 2021, 05:07:50 PM Eastern
OV practiced a full 15 minutes this morning, not really all that encouraging but a step in the right direction


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/30/capitals-alex-ovechkin-john-carlson-still-day-to-day-unknown-for-saturdays-rematch-vs-penguins/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/04/30/capitals-alex-ovechkin-john-carlson-still-day-to-day-unknown-for-saturdays-rematch-vs-penguins/)




I'd be worried if Sprong hasn't been scoring


Sprong has looked good most all year, but scoring goals definitely keeps you in the lineup.


Ovi's not getting 30G this year....too bad, he prolly would had he not missed 6-8 games in an already short season.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 30, 2021, 05:12:12 PM Eastern
OV has 24, its not out of the question, yet




it’s a tad windy this afternoon
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 30, 2021, 05:12:26 PM Eastern
Only 5 Caps have played all 50 games so far this season.  Wonder if that helps them any come LONG playoff run? 


Backy
Dillon
Dowd
Hags
Hathy


Several important guys have had some "rest" this season....Ovi, Willy, Eller, Spronger, Orlov, Schulz


I heard them say last night Ovi had never missed a Hens game his entire career until last night. 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday May 01, 2021, 10:16:03 AM Eastern
Yesterday the nhl announced the Seattle Kraken are now an official team after their final payment of the $650,000,000 expansion fee. The league also said the 2021-2022 season will start at the normal time in October. I'm not buying that one.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 03, 2021, 12:50:07 PM Eastern
Damn dude..Lazy much?  :snicker:


8 and 74 participate in full morning skate, still GTD's. Oshie out for personal reasons. Due to salary cap, might have to go with 11 F and 7 D. Also may not have 18 skaters on the ice if 74 and 8 can't go. VV in net.



(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 03, 2021, 01:20:20 PM Eastern
 :yawn:    :yawn:    :yawn:









Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 03, 2021, 05:21:31 PM Eastern
TJ has 2 more PPG than Ovie  (11 vs 9)


and if you take away TJ and Ovie, you've stopped 57% of our PPG for the year.


Carlson only has 3 PPG this year which seems low to me....for a guy who gets as much PP time as he does.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 03, 2021, 06:01:28 PM Eastern
Carlson only has 3 PPG this year which seems low to me....for a guy who gets as much PP time as he does.


Unless they screen their own goalie, cause god knows we're not gonna do it.  :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 12:06:59 PM Eastern
Wilson fined 5K for beating up Bread and that other dude..  :clown: :poop:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 03:19:51 PM Eastern
and nothing against the Rags for third man in...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-tom-wilson-fined-5000-for-roughing-rangers-pavel-buchnevich-in-mondays-brawl/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-tom-wilson-fined-5000-for-roughing-rangers-pavel-buchnevich-in-mondays-brawl/)


anyone else but Willy and no one would've cared, this league is a fucking joke
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 03:41:11 PM Eastern
Unlike when Eller needed a couple days, we know why Oshie needs a couple days...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-t-j-oshie-mourns-passing-of-father-tim/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-t-j-oshie-mourns-passing-of-father-tim/)






 :praying:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 03:50:27 PM Eastern
before yesterday's game the report was Kuzy and Sammy were late to a team meeting, Lavi's comments today say they missed the team meeting..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/head-coach-peter-laviolette-says-capitals-are-working-through-things-inside-the-room-regarding-evgeny-kuznetsov-ilya-samsonov/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/head-coach-peter-laviolette-says-capitals-are-working-through-things-inside-the-room-regarding-evgeny-kuznetsov-ilya-samsonov/)

and I think OV is out until the playoffs.



Carlson should feel better though, Kuzy might be the prime candidate to fix the Caps cap problem
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: capsfanpdx on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 03:55:57 PM Eastern





Won't miss either if they don't come back next year (Sammy and Less than Zero)




I am fine with OVI sitting until really needed now.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 05:34:28 PM Eastern
Kuzy put back on the Covid/protocol list.. Looks like he'll be done until the playoffs as well.. Idiot.  :clown:  Sammy probably not far behind..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-added-to-nhls-covid-19-protocol-list/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-added-to-nhls-covid-19-protocol-list/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 07:57:39 PM Eastern
Kuzy put back on the Covid/protocol list.. Looks like he'll be done until the playoffs as well.. Idiot.  :clown:  Sammy probably not far behind..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-added-to-nhls-covid-19-protocol-list/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-added-to-nhls-covid-19-protocol-list/)

Stupid little fuckker.    What a shame his ego outweighs his talent and he is talented.  He's a gonna for me now, no question anymore.  I want rid.

As for the Sammy thing, that's twice in a very short space of time.  He has the emotional maturity of a twelve year old and needs to go back to camp, if we even bother to keep him at all.  It pretty much answers who is our "1" goalie now and it sure as hell isn't him.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 07:59:06 PM Eastern
I wonder if Trotz can do anything with either of them????     :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 08:06:43 PM Eastern
I don't put any weight in this at this point, we've seen too many reports that never panned out.


But.....


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/report-capitals-could-try-to-trade-evgeny-kuznetsov-after-this-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/04/report-capitals-could-try-to-trade-evgeny-kuznetsov-after-this-season/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 08:17:33 PM Eastern
All we have to do is to not protect him in the expansion draft.
He's too big a fish for them to not take and they will eat all of his salary.

Easy peasy.     :uh-huh:      :wackysmile:

 :cross: :cross: :cross:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 08:23:05 PM Eastern
Oh.... and he can't cite his "no trade" clause, against the Krakens, 'cos they didn't exist when he made it.      ;)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 09:17:16 PM Eastern
sounds like team management is still considering suspending Kuzy and Sammy one more game
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 09:25:18 PM Eastern
They need to be gone.  The sooner the better.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 09:26:11 PM Eastern
The both of them.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 09:52:02 PM Eastern
The both of them.
   Too much drama with these guys. I'd have no problem if we traded both.
I didn't even want Samsonov here. I was hoping we would have traded Sammy before he got North America and kept Holtby.
I don't think that would have worked either because Holtby has been pretty mediocre for the last 3 years.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 10:29:46 PM Eastern
And there was me thinikng yoo wree a Sammy fan.....
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 10:32:10 PM Eastern
Oh wait.. flip flop, flip flop
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 10:46:43 PM Eastern
And there was me thinikng yoo wree a Sammy fan.....
    Not really. But I think he has more potential than Vanecek. Whether or not he reaches that potential is another story. He proving that he might be a bit a of a head case.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 11:01:42 PM Eastern
What’s yuns doing here on an off night? 
Goal tending is our biggest question mark come playoffs.


I thought Sammy really had the better chance to be our best option for SC playoffs.
Now?....  meh who knows.  I don’t think either are really up to helping us win a cup.
Vitek has had some great games but he also has some fundamental lapses but then Sammy really has blown what was a gift wrapped opportunity to be solid #1 fir this team


Islanders are falling apart. They lost to Buffalo again tonight. They have lost to everyone except the rangers lately. Barely coasting into the playoffs
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 04, 2021, 11:48:41 PM Eastern
Sammy pretty much fucked himself up the arse with this last benching.  Totally his own fault   Lost his fight fot the "1! spot
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 09:49:47 AM Eastern
It will be interesting to see how the league handles the hens Pilly game, the way cynde acted he should get him a game of rest, at a minimum

Gosts will likely get in trouble though..

https://www.nhl.com/news/shayne-gostisbehere-to-have-nhl-player-safety-hearing/c-324367536 (https://www.nhl.com/news/shayne-gostisbehere-to-have-nhl-player-safety-hearing/c-324367536)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 10:03:48 AM Eastern
It will be interesting to see how the league handles the hens Pilly game, the way cynde acted he should get him a game of rest, at a minimum


Gosts will likely get in trouble though..


https://www.nhl.com/news/shayne-gostisbehere-to-have-nhl-player-safety-hearing/c-324367536 (https://www.nhl.com/news/shayne-gostisbehere-to-have-nhl-player-safety-hearing/c-324367536)


What did Cindy do?  I some some game highlights on NHL tonight, but they didn't show any mischief.  It was early though.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 10:20:16 AM Eastern
Caps need a win tonight.  If they aren't careful, they could end up in 4th and playing Pit in the 1st round (not that it matters much)


Islanders play NJ, NJ, Boston to finish the season, although they did lose to Buffalo in shootout last night and lost to Buffalo the last game. 
Boston lost in OT as well...to NJ


I'm not expecting a whole lot from the Caps come playoff time.  Unless we get a miracle goalie happenstance, we are toast.  We aren't good enough to win regularly without a great goalie performance.


Anybody heard anything about Ovie's injury?



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 10:24:03 AM Eastern
Crosby from last night against Konecny

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LIAnjNlNaU8 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LIAnjNlNaU8)

you could make a highlight real of plays like this from Wilson, Crosby and Marchand. Willy’s video would be maybe 4 or 5 plays. Crosby and Marchands videos would be well over a half a hour long. But somehow Willy is the bad guy, and that narrative is enforced by the nhl. The league made up new rules just for Wilson so they could suspend him 7 games this year. Marchand got a polite warning from the league about licking everyone.

Gosts is getting a hearing today for a play from last night too, final play of the game...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5whGBe3q0 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5whGBe3q0)

the only issue I see with Gost is the whistle had blown, Gost hardly touched the guy, and I couldn’t help but notice Cynde’s head slam at about the halfway mark wasn’t in the highlights
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 11:18:25 AM Eastern

.......

Anybody heard anything about Ovie's injury?


yup, he’s injured, lower body


 :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 12:09:27 PM Eastern
No Ovi, Kuzy, or Sammy tonight. Osh is back! Didn't hear anything about Schultz..


Tick Tock!!


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 12:24:18 PM Eastern
No Ovi, Kuzy, or Sammy tonight. Osh is back! Didn't hear anything about Schultz..


Tick Tock!!


(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)


I need to go shoppin


be back in about three hours
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 03:52:16 PM Eastern
early this season Willy got a late hit penalty for hitting a guy about a second after the puck left and the hockey world flipped out over it, that exact play happens multiple times every single game..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/05/lars-eller-on-capitals-monday-scrum-with-rangers-i-could-find-you-several-clips-of-similar-situations-it-happens-frequently-but-its-not-being-put-into-context-in-this-situation/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/05/lars-eller-on-capitals-monday-scrum-with-rangers-i-could-find-you-several-clips-of-similar-situations-it-happens-frequently-but-its-not-being-put-into-context-in-this-situation/)

I hope more of them speak out
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 03:54:16 PM Eastern
I'm not buying that it happened because the team is under achieving

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/05/report-rangers-fire-gm-jeff-gorton-and-president-john-davidson/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/05/report-rangers-fire-gm-jeff-gorton-and-president-john-davidson/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 10:34:06 PM Eastern
Damn those "central teams"...FLorida, Tampa Bay & Carolina are lighting it up.  I think those 3 are as tough as any team I'd wanna face.
Toronto is good, but Vegas and most of the west don't impress me all that much.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Wednesday May 05, 2021, 11:19:57 PM Eastern
Damn those "central teams"...FLorida, Tampa Bay & Carolina are lighting it up.  I think those 3 are as tough as any team I'd wanna face.
Toronto is good, but Vegas and most of the west don't impress me all that much.
    Their records are inflated a bit because they beat up on the 5 shitty teams in the division.
     Records are going to be deceptive this year because we only played against our division.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 06, 2021, 02:32:52 PM Eastern
Gostisbehere got 2 games for that post whistle check against the Hens at the end the of game on 5/4


still waiting to hear how many games Buchnevich got for the cross check to the face of Mantha
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Thursday May 06, 2021, 04:09:46 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzOf0Li2xYg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzOf0Li2xYg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 07, 2021, 09:53:15 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzOf0Li2xYg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzOf0Li2xYg)


the host at 5:10... this is becoming odd
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 07, 2021, 09:56:11 AM Eastern
I hate to quote these guys because they insist on talking politics in their sports articles, but I’m not getting a subscription to the Atlantic....


https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/06/athletic-report-suggests-tom-wilson-was-suspended-for-brandon-carlo-hit-because-gary-bettman-didnt-like-the-optics/ (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/06/athletic-report-suggests-tom-wilson-was-suspended-for-brandon-carlo-hit-because-gary-bettman-didnt-like-the-optics/)


every team and every player should be outraged
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 07, 2021, 11:59:49 AM Eastern
Out tonight: -Ovechkin -Schultz -Kuznetsov (Covid Protocol) -Samsonov (Covid Protocol)
In: -Wilson -Sprong

(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 07, 2021, 01:19:59 PM Eastern
Out tonight: -Ovechkin -Schultz -Kuznetsov (Covid Protocol) -Samsonov (Covid Protocol)
In: -Wilson -Sprong

(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)


Well since there is no GDT yet.... :raised-eyebrow:


Shitsburgh is in 1st place with 75 pts and 1 game left
Caps in 2nd with 73 pts and 3 to play
Boston in 3rd with 71 pts, 3 to play
Isles in 4th with 68 and 2 games left


Caps and Shitsburgh can finish no less than 3rd place
Isles can finish no higher than 3rd

The rest is.....kind of toss up.

Caps prolly have the best chance at 1st place with three games to go and 2 games in hand on the Hens but really any of the three could end up anywhere 1, 2, 3.

Most likely...it stays just as it is or maybe Caps/Hens swap 1 & 2.  Caps play Philthy twice and end with Boston last game of year.  Beating Boston in the final will likely cement at least 2nd place for the Caps, but we shall see.


Shitsburgh plays Buffalo so...they likely end up with 77 pts.


If Caps win 2 of last 3 games (in regulation), they would also have 77 Pts.  Both teams would have 77 pts but the Hens would have 37 wins to Caps 36, but the Caps would have 30 RW to the Hens 29.  I looked it up and RW is the 1st tie breaker, so Caps need to win 2/3 to end up #1 in the division.

Oh, and when Shitsburgh beats Buffalo, Boston can't possibly get the #1 spot.


The only way Caps draw SHitsburgh in round 1 is if SHitsburgh loses to Buffalo, AND Boston wins all three remaining games, AND the Caps lose at least 1 game (which they would have to for Boston to win all 3)  THat would put Boston 1, and Hens/Caps 2/3.


 :wackysmile:


P.S.  All this could have been avoided if Alta would do his shopping on non game days  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 07, 2021, 02:17:39 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow:


 :raspberry:






anyway, does anyone really believe Sammy and Kuzy have the wuhan or is it an excuse so the Caps can call up a couple players?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 07, 2021, 03:11:21 PM Eastern
:raised-eyebrow:


 :raspberry:






anyway, does anyone really believe Sammy and Kuzy have the wuhan or is it an excuse so the Caps can call up a couple players?


I think they are on the Shit list...not the Covid list, but I imagine that's a dangerous game to play with the league.  I'm sure there are all kinds of rules regarding faking Covid for cap reasons.  That and the NHL couldn't really give two shits about it other than public perception.


I'd put money on it that if Caps were not playoff bound Kuzy would be gone already.  I guess that's not really possible with trade deadlines, etc, but....  Coach L doesn't seem to really have any tolerance for Kuzy's shit despite his talent.  And Kuzy has already twice been in the doghouse.  Eventually you got to cut bait and I think coach has reached that point with Kuzy.  That and the glaring cap problem are leaning me toward Kuzy not being a Cap next year.
I think the only way that does not happen is if Kuzy wakes the fuck up and becomes the SC MVP and leads this team to a cup.  Short of that....I think he's toast.


Good on Lavi.  If he can kick Kuzy to the curb for shennanigans, it should send a serious message to everyone.  Sammy may not be that far gone and we need another Goalie.


Caps are already short on C though, so offseason means they need to find at least a solid 2c.  Either that or they think McMichael is ready to be thrown into a top 4 spot which is tough for a young C.  Not that many McDavid types out there.  Such a shame with Kuzy - he could be phenomenal for this team
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 07, 2021, 04:23:22 PM Eastern
Yea, they already HAD covid, (at least Kuzy did) so they don't have it again. But since the NHL is the NHL, they still have to follow distance/mask rules which probably ended them up on the "protocol" list. And yea, it's a good way to create cap space.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 07, 2021, 04:57:40 PM Eastern
Yea, they already HAD covid, (at least Kuzy did) so they don't have it again. But since the NHL is the NHL, they still have to follow distance/mask rules which probably ended them up on the "protocol" list. And yea, it's a good way to create cap space.


excuse me but the Covid commie scientists say you can get it again, hence the need for a Covid shot and a booster every 6 months (for the rest of your life)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 07, 2021, 05:26:05 PM Eastern

excuse me but the Covid commie scientists say you can get it again, hence the need for a Covid shot and a booster every 6 months (for the rest of your life)


There is that .001 chance after all! Gotta be safe!! But not your safety, it's for everyone else!  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:36:11 AM Eastern
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N6uEMOeDZsA (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N6uEMOeDZsA)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:44:36 AM Eastern
and 14:00  :raised-eyebrow:




 :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 12:45:00 PM Eastern
Anderson in goal tonight..  :-\  Schultz a possibility, Ovi out.  :O=
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 12:57:03 PM Eastern
I figured Anderson was in, he did get a win the last time he played
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 01:39:03 PM Eastern
I figured Anderson was in, he did get a win the last time he played
With 2 days off after tonight, not sure why they didn't just go with VV again.. Seems he'd give us the best chance, but whatever.. We better get a lead. Team has zero resiliency or push back. Even when we do happen to come back it's not because we made some push and grind out a goal(s). It's always just a goal off transition, deflection or something. Other teams hem us in our own zone for what seems like minutes at a time when down goals, but we go about running up and down the ice like chickens with our heads cut off.  :clown: :poop: Can't wait for the playoffs!  :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 09, 2021, 05:03:28 PM Eastern
The Blue Jackets and the Coyotes will need new coaches for next season
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 10:14:51 AM Eastern
the taxi squad roster has changed...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/capitals-re-assign-martin-fehervary-pheonix-copley-and-phil-maillet-to-taxi-squad/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/capitals-re-assign-martin-fehervary-pheonix-copley-and-phil-maillet-to-taxi-squad/)


the Caps must've had yesterday off, there has been zero news from/about them
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 10, 2021, 10:50:12 AM Eastern
Moving Copely to Taxi is interesting.  That tells me Sammy is still days out from return (or won't return before Tuesday).
I was assumed Vitek would be in net for Boston with ANderson as backup and I guess Copely is just emergency backup....so maybe it's just for the one game until Sammy is ready. Or are they just fed the fuck up with Sammy and planning on him not playing the rest of the season (or ever)?


And I'm curious....Have not ALL the players been vaccinated and isn't the NHL letting up on protocols as a result?


Maybe this doesn't apply until playoffs, but....
https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-modifies-covid-19-protocols-for-fully-vaccinated-during-playoffs/c-324482424 (https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-modifies-covid-19-protocols-for-fully-vaccinated-during-playoffs/c-324482424)

Did anyone ever hear anymore about Kuzy and Sammy other that they were on protocol list?  WHY were they?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 10, 2021, 11:15:15 AM Eastern
Rags beat Isles making end of season just a bit more interesting..


Hens have locked up 1st, Caps have locked up 2nd, but....


Boston lost and Isles won so Isles are now only 1 point back so they play Boston Monday and could jump over Boston into 3rd with a regulation win (isles last game).


Boston then plays the Caps the following night....and if Caps win (and the Isles win Monday) then Isles end up in 3rd and Boston 4th. 


Monday Isles vs Boston should be interesting.  If Boston beats the Isles Monday, then Tuesday's game is completely meaningless for everyone.


Any word on when playoffs start?  I assumed with a condensed season we'd be staring sooner (by the weekend) but some teams out west still play Wednesday.  Last game in the east is Caps/Boston on Tuesday.  Everyone else in the east is done Monday - except Hens and Rags finished Saturday


Shocker the Hens finish the season the soonest so get the most rest before playoffs.  So unlike the NHL to provide any type of favorable scheduling for Hens or Rags.


Central is also all done with one last game tonight.


Most of the playoff teams are set with very little room for any changes.  Tampa Bay has lost 2 and FLA has won 5 in a row so FLA is 2 points up on TB for #2 spot.  Both have one game remaining.  Tampa must win and FLA lose and Tampa wins the Tie breaker to put them back into 2nd.  They will be facing each other come playoffs no matter what so only thing to decide is who starts at home.
In the North, Winnipeg (59) and Montreal (57) could flip flop for 3/4 spots and technically Calgary (49) could still get in by winning all last 4 and Montreal loses last two ending them tied in points, but that's unlikely.


Anyway....enough jibber jabber for the boredom thread.  WTF do the playoffs start?




 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 11:24:00 AM Eastern
The NHL hasn't said much about how players get put on the wuhan list. There's more to it than just testing positive or breaking protocol. When the NFL started back up last year they had quite a few problems with players getting false positives. That's why I want to know what test/s the NHL is using, but appearently it's a secret
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 10, 2021, 11:34:02 AM Eastern
and the North is holding up the playoffs for everyone else...specifically Vancouver who has 7 games left to play.  Kind of silly as they are 14 points out with 7 to play.  If Montreal (4th plays with 2 games to play) gets any points then Vancouver is eliminated.  Or if Vancouver loses any of it's 7 remaining they are out.


Most teams in the North have 2 or 3 games remaining.  Winnipeg plays Vancouver tonight and when Winnipeg wins, they both lock up 3rd in the North and Eliminate Vancouver.  It seems a little odd to drag out the season another week so 5 teams can play ultimately meaningless games against Vancouver who can neither get in or change position of anyone else (if Winnipeg wins tonight or Tuesday vs Vancouver)



Seems kind of pointless to play 5-6 last games when they can't possibly have an impact on any playoff position or outcome.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 10, 2021, 12:51:55 PM Eastern
and the North is holding up the playoffs for everyone else...
Hush it Nancy, we need the rest to get some bodies back!  :raspberry:


Per Tarik:
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson are all on the ice for Capitals practice. All missed Saturday’s game with lower-body injuries. T.J. Oshie is not on the ice. Was hurt late in the second period of Saturday’s game. No Kuznetsov/Samsonov (covid protocols)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 01:16:45 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/alex-ovechkin-nicklas-backstrom-and-john-carlson-practice-on-monday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/alex-ovechkin-nicklas-backstrom-and-john-carlson-practice-on-monday/)

Capitals lines at Monday practice:
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Mantha
Sheary-Eller-Raffl
Sprong-Maillet-Wilson
Hagelin-Dowd-Hathaway
Carr


Orlov-Schultz
Dillon-TvR
Chara-Jensen
Fehervary-Carlson


Vanecek
Anderson
Fucale
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 03:02:04 PM Eastern
Chara is the Caps nominee for the Masterson..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/capitals-nominate-zdeno-chara-for-bill-masterton-trophy/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/capitals-nominate-zdeno-chara-for-bill-masterton-trophy/)


I think Fleury might be his only competition
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 04:58:02 PM Eastern
Tonight's Islanders vs Bruins at 7pm is on nbcs, if the Isls win final seeding will depend on Tuesdays Caps vs Bruins game
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 10, 2021, 07:12:12 PM Eastern
Who's Maillet?? (Playing 3C at practice)   :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 07:49:06 PM Eastern
Who's Maillet?? (Playing 3C at practice)   :huh:


Philippe Maillet, 28 and has spent his professional career in the AHL
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 07:50:29 PM Eastern
Bruins up 1-0 after 1
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 10, 2021, 09:32:58 PM Eastern
Tied after 3 which means Boston locks up 3rd place.


Tomorrow's Caps/Bruins game is ultimately unimportant.  Has no impact on anyone or anything other than beating the guy you are about to face in the playoffs.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 09:34:07 PM Eastern
oh well, I think the Caps would've been better off with the Isls in the first round. Either way they better step up their game
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 10, 2021, 10:04:43 PM Eastern
Yea, Pittsburgh gonna bat around the NYI like a tom cat with a mouse.. Who knows how we'll fare with Boston. I'd sit every available player I could, if I was Lavi. Game means absolutely nothing.. Winning gives false hope, losing probably mind fucks em'.. Yay!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 10, 2021, 10:19:18 PM Eastern
game 1 round 1 will be Saturday night..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/10/capitals-will-face-bruins-in-first-round-of-2021-stanley-cup-playoffs-series-will-open-saturday-night/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 08:56:57 AM Eastern
Grim. :-|
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 12:59:05 PM Eastern
it's a meaningless game anyway...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/11/nicklas-backstrom-will-play-tonight-alex-ovechkin-will-be-a-game-time-decision-john-carlson-and-t-j-oshie-will-not-play/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/11/nicklas-backstrom-will-play-tonight-alex-ovechkin-will-be-a-game-time-decision-john-carlson-and-t-j-oshie-will-not-play/)

even the Bruins recognize this and are resting damn near all the starters,
Kuzy and Sammy still on the wuhan list...


at this point I would not be surprised to see a headline that says Kuzy was traded for draft picks
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: justwincaps on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 02:25:29 PM Eastern
it's a meaningless game anyway...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/11/nicklas-backstrom-will-play-tonight-alex-ovechkin-will-be-a-game-time-decision-john-carlson-and-t-j-oshie-will-not-play/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/11/nicklas-backstrom-will-play-tonight-alex-ovechkin-will-be-a-game-time-decision-john-carlson-and-t-j-oshie-will-not-play/)

even the Bruins recognize this and are resting damn near all the starters,
Kuzy and Sammy still on the wuhan list...


at this point I would not be surprised to see a headline that says Kuzy was traded for draft picks


at this point I would not be surprised to see a headline that says Kuzy was traded WITH draft picks to get rid of him
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 02:39:46 PM Eastern
Yeah, I'm not feeling all that warm and fuzzy about this year's playoffs.  So many questions and holes right now and so many guys kind of disjointed.  Not like we spent the last 5-10 games getting into playoff run and getting lines set and getting goaltender on his A game and everyone firing on all cylinders and such.


I won't be surprised if the Caps actually beat the Bruins but I don't think we have the goaltending to survive the Hens.  And beyond that, I think just about anybody in the Central wipes the floor with anyone in the east right now in a 7 games series.


Who knows.  Maybe there will be a spark and we'll catch fire, but I think the goaltending situation is a glaring problem.  I like Vitek, but man even I could score on him right now - just shoot over his left shoulder and its probably going in.  (If he happens to actually be in position in front of his net, that is)


I'm not putting all this on the GT, but I don't think we win a cup with the current play of our goalies. (or forwards, or defensemen for that matter)
I think that's prolly why the Isles would be our best match right now - the least scoring threat.


Oh well.  Go Caps.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 02:46:40 PM Eastern
nobody had the warm and fuzzies in 2018 until the Caps beat the Hens


just sayin
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 02:49:14 PM Eastern
Vancouver has 6 games left.  Four of them vs Calgary.  Both teams our out of the hunt for anything except last place in the division.


Will they play the last 4 meaningless games?  and Why?  I guess it won't delay/affect the playoff schedule as neither team will be part of it.  Be kind of weird for other teams to start playoffs and two cellar scrubs still playing worthless regular season games. :huh:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 03:07:36 PM Eastern
Vancouver has 6 games left.  Four of them vs Calgary.  Both teams our out of the hunt for anything except last place in the division.


Will they play the last 4 meaningless games?  and Why?  I guess it won't delay/affect the playoff schedule as neither team will be part of it.  Be kind of weird for other teams to start playoffs and two cellar scrubs still playing worthless regular season games. :huh:


around 2008/9 ish, the Nats had a makeup game at the end of the season from a rain out. The Nats were well out of the playoffs and their opponent wasn't going to be effected by the outcome. All involved decided to not play the game. Nats only played 161 games that season. I don't remember the MLBs reason for not playing



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 11, 2021, 04:33:41 PM Eastern
nobody had the warm and fuzzies in 2018 until the Caps beat the Hens


just sayin


Well....not warm fuzzies but definitely higher hopes in 2018 than this year.  I'm not saying it can't be done, but a whole lot of lights need to be lit to get this baby in SC form. We had a lot more going for us in 2018.  Ultimately I just don't think we have it this year.  I hope I am wrong.


And...I DO believe that AJ was a believer early on in 2018.  Way earlier than he had a right to be.  The caps just looked better in 2018.  They were faster, crisper, hit harder, gelled better.  Got key goals from non key guys - or rather there were a lot of guys stepping in to make key plays/goals, etc.  Honestly I think if Lavi had got a real training camp and a full season to hone and distribute his wrath, we would have a much better squad right now.  Kuzy not being on board hurts a lot.  We need Kuzy to be all he can be for this team to succeed and I think most of us feel he just isn't going to get there. 


We do have a solid group and actually quite a bit of SC veteran players so...fuck it.  Let's Do it!  :)



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 12, 2021, 11:58:42 AM Eastern
the Rags fired their head coach
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday May 12, 2021, 12:30:42 PM Eastern
the Rags fired their head coach


 8-0
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 13, 2021, 11:18:51 AM Eastern
Oshie skated this morning but did not practice with the team

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/13/evgeny-kuznetsov-and-ilya-samsonov-remain-absent-john-carlson-returns-to-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/13/evgeny-kuznetsov-and-ilya-samsonov-remain-absent-john-carlson-returns-to-practice/)


Kuzy and Sammy still on the wuhan list
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 13, 2021, 12:29:32 PM Eastern
Oshie skated this morning but did not practice with the team

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/13/evgeny-kuznetsov-and-ilya-samsonov-remain-absent-john-carlson-returns-to-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/13/evgeny-kuznetsov-and-ilya-samsonov-remain-absent-john-carlson-returns-to-practice/)


Kuzy and Sammy still on the wuhan list


Don't understand how Samsonov can even be on the Covid list.  He had Covid back in January, then he can't have it now (and now come the "scientists"....)


Is Caps management just stalling on them for punishment?  We don't win in the playoffs without the real Kuzy (or is it the fake Kuzy?...the one that actually plays hard)





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 13, 2021, 01:02:49 PM Eastern
Gotta wonder if there's any actual reporters in town that cover the Caps? (Samantha Pell, Stephen Whyno, Brian McNally, Tarik El-Bashir, etc.)  They should be asking at EVERY press conference, what's the deal with those 2.. Seems there has to be more to the story than just "remain absent".
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 13, 2021, 01:10:40 PM Eastern
Gotta wonder if there's any actual reporters in town that cover the Caps? They should be asking at EVERY press conference, what's the deal with those 2.. Seems there has to be more to the story than just "remain absent".


as I've noted before, what I've learned while doing the GDTs full time is how pathetic sports reporting is in this town if it doesn't involve the redskins, even though the Caps and Nats have both won the championship in very recent years
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 13, 2021, 01:35:02 PM Eastern
Caps will play every other day for round 1, which is how it should be

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/13/nhl-announces-first-round-schedule-scenarios-based-on-result-of-thursdays-kings-avalanche-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/13/nhl-announces-first-round-schedule-scenarios-based-on-result-of-thursdays-kings-avalanche-game/)

if the Avalanche beat the Kings tonight they will have 1st in the west over Vegas

Vancouver could still be finishing the regular season as we get round 1 winners


on Wednesday the Jets and Oilers will play game 1 of round 1 as the Caps are playing game 3,
looks like that series is backed up because of Vancouver
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 13, 2021, 04:51:58 PM Eastern
Game 1 is on regular NBC nationally so I assume I get to watch it...unless they black it out locally, because its on NBCSW  :huh:


might have to break out the honey sippin for that one....been a while since I got to do that.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 13, 2021, 10:30:23 PM Eastern
Game 1 is on regular NBC nationally so I assume I get to watch it...unless they black it out locally, because its on NBCSW  :huh:


might have to break out the honey sippin for that one....been a while since I got to do that.
I think main NBC is gonna be the only gig..  Hopefully it's the local boys doin the play by play though!
I may have a drink or two for that one myself!  :smirk:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday May 14, 2021, 03:48:20 PM Eastern
I think main NBC is gonna be the only gig..  Hopefully it's the local boys doin the play by play though!
I may have a drink or two for that one myself!  :smirk:
Two?   Just two??!  Come on Micks, we aint 80 😁
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 14, 2021, 04:38:09 PM Eastern
Two?   Just two??!  Come on Micks, we aint 80 😁


Nah, that's just -before- the game starts!  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 14, 2021, 04:42:11 PM Eastern
So it's day 11 and Kuzy and Sammy are STILL on the Covid list.. Rumor being they BOTH got covid again!?!?  :huh:   :rofl:  No clue what's up with those 2, but I don't believe for a second they BOTH caught covid TWICE in the span of 2-3 months.. The lack of transparency within the NHL for shit like this is stupid. It's not a hand/leg injury someone is gonna try to exploit..  :clown: :poop:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 14, 2021, 04:48:01 PM Eastern
I just got home from some light shopping, I got 3.5 liters of whiskey, hopefully that will last through the weekend
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 14, 2021, 04:52:16 PM Eastern
Kempney and Oshie skated this morning before the optional practice. I'm surprised Kempney did, I got the impression he was twisted up a bit more from that shovel...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/14/michal-kempny-t-j-oshie-skate-ahead-of-capitals-game-1-vs-bruins/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 14, 2021, 07:05:54 PM Eastern
I just got home from some light shopping, I got 3.5 liters of whiskey, hopefully that will last through the weekend


So I introduced my wife to the Honey a while back and she really liked it.  Apparently more than I know....I went to have some last night and....
There's about an inch of whiskey left in the bottle.  She been sipping my sauce while I been out working. :raised-eyebrow:


Damn - going to have to hit the alphabet store tomorrow.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 14, 2021, 09:32:29 PM Eastern

So I introduced my wife to the Honey a while back and she really liked it.  Apparently more than I know....I went to have some last night and....
There's about an inch of whiskey left in the bottle.  She been sipping my sauce while I been out working. :raised-eyebrow:


Damn - going to have to hit the alphabet store tomorrow.


 :lol: :rofl:

mebe you should get serious about fixing the home wifi instead of staying at work until the hockey game ends


 :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 14, 2021, 11:19:18 PM Eastern
Since the wife likes the Honey, you better not introduce her to Jack and Sprite.




Or Jack and OJ, non pulp


She won't like that at all
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 14, 2021, 11:50:03 PM Eastern

So I introduced my wife to the Honey a while back and she really liked it.  Apparently more than I know....I went to have some last night and....
There's about an inch of whiskey left in the bottle.  She been sipping my sauce while I been out working. :raised-eyebrow:
:rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 16, 2021, 10:53:53 AM Eastern
I don’t know what time this was posted yesterday, but it was after puck drop...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/15/report-one-player-tested-positive-for-covid-19-one-deemed-close-contact-between-capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-ilya-samsonov/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/15/report-one-player-tested-positive-for-covid-19-one-deemed-close-contact-between-capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-ilya-samsonov/)

these articles should have a time stamp on them, but I can’t see it with iOS
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 16, 2021, 02:16:57 PM Eastern
Kuzy and Sammy skated this morning before team practice, Sammy is off the wuhan list but Kuzy is still on it

Vtec is being listed as day to day, and goalie Zach Fucale was recalled from Hershey, I assume for the required 3rd goalie on the taxi squad
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 16, 2021, 06:31:20 PM Eastern

"https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1393957754235146245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1393957754235146245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)"
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 17, 2021, 05:47:53 PM Eastern

 :lol: :rofl:

mebe you should get serious about fixing the home wifi instead of staying at work until the hockey game ends


 :uh-huh:


She visited her folks in FLA in April and had a real relaxing week or so....think her mom reintroduced her to daily afternoon cocktails.
Her dad is German adopted by a GI after WW2 and immigrated here.  So they broke out the frozen Goldschlager while she was there.


I told her I was stopping by the ABC store on the way home and she wanted a "bigger" bottle of American Honey, a bottle of Goldschlager, and a bottle of Bailey's.
Never knew she was so multi-cultural, but that's my gal.  8)


I've heard them Florida folks like their drink...and that there other "thingy" too.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 17, 2021, 06:31:54 PM Eastern

I've heard them Florida folks like their drink...and that there other "thingy" too.
Yes, we partake quite frequently.  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 17, 2021, 06:32:48 PM Eastern
I buy carlorans instead of baileys. It’s about 1/3 the price, which is important when you put as much of it in coffee as I do. It’s also good in hot cocoa.


Baileys is better if you are playing home bartender, it’s also real good on top of vanilla ice cream.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Chaos43 on Monday May 17, 2021, 07:39:16 PM Eastern
I buy carlorans instead of baileys. It’s about 1/3 the price, which is important when you put as much of it in coffee as I do. It’s also good in hot cocoa.


Baileys is better if you are playing home bartender, it’s also real good on top of vanilla ice cream.
     I never look at the price when I'm buying booze. I buy what I enjoy.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 17, 2021, 11:32:33 PM Eastern
John Wayne made an album in the early 70s as a response to the anti American bullshit coming from hollywood. While it was directed at Americans, I would think this one applies to every nation...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q6N4zKM2cZs (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q6N4zKM2cZs)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 10:06:07 AM Eastern
     I never look at the price when I'm buying booze. I buy what I enjoy.
Damn right!!!


I just hold off at a "," on the price tag, or the shelf being empty 🤣
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 10:06:38 AM Eastern
John Wayne made an album in the early 70s as a response to the anti American bullshit coming from hollywood. While it was directed at Americans, I would think this one applies to every nation...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q6N4zKM2cZs (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q6N4zKM2cZs)
Damn right!!!!   This is AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 10:16:07 AM Eastern
Speakin of The Duke, if ya aint tried this yet, . . . make it a point to!!!


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1wbMyfWQAERQbI.jpg)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 11:28:03 AM Eastern
Lineup should be a dandy tonight..  :wackysmile:  Guess the "black aces" made the trip after all..


@Tarik El-Bashir:
Vitek Vanecek and T.J. Oshie were not on the ice this morning in BOS. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Ilya Samsonov and Lars Eller were. Ditto for top prospect Connor McMichael, who's in the mix, per Peter Laviolette, who said, "We've got some decisions to make."#Caps (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Caps?src=hashtag_click)

@NoVa_Caps
·21m
Laviolette did not provide a specific status update regarding tonight's game for Lars Eller, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Ilya Samsonov and TJ Oshie.  "We've got some decisions to make, lineup decisions, that we'll work through here." #ALLCAPS(https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/NHL_2021_Teams_ALLCAPS/NHL_2021_Teams_ALLCAPS.png) (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALLCAPS?src=hashtag_click)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 11:36:18 AM Eastern
That’s great. As long as the Caps can split in bean town there are ok
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 11:49:59 AM Eastern
Yea, tonight feels like a trap game for Boston. Unless we get healthy real quick we're probably gonna get lit up. Hopefully by Friday they have some healthy bodies, shake off some rust, find some consistency and put something together.. We come back to DC down 3-1 and we're toast.  :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 19, 2021, 02:45:14 PM Eastern

false positives are still a problem


https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/19/report-some-nhl-teams-are-being-retested-today-after-inconsistencies-in-overnight-covid-testing/ (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2021/05/19/report-some-nhl-teams-are-being-retested-today-after-inconsistencies-in-overnight-covid-testing/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 20, 2021, 09:23:35 AM Eastern
 :) :snicker:




https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/19/our-tribute-to-tom-wilson-courtesy-of-the-new-york-rangers-new-design-for-playoffs/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 20, 2021, 11:09:49 AM Eastern
You know....


The Rangers speaking out like that was in bad taste no matter who the player was involved.  I get it they were upset with the league and lack of suspension and pissed because their player was hurt.


BUT.....


the "season ending injury" (excuse me, but your season was over before the game started) was a result of the moron jumping Tom - and him getting ragged dolled cause he's a snowflake.  I don't want to see anyone injured, but the original ire was cause Tom poked at the guy on the ice... ONE TIME. - NOT as a result of bread getting tossed about.
Good for panera standing up for team mates, but Tom really didn't do anything to him. He did not smack him, not even once.  He could have pounded him.


How about Rask clubbing Hathy four of five good shots last night while he was face down on the ice? - didn't even get a call.  THat was 5x worse than what Willy did.


The whole DOPS is a joke and so inconsistent that nobody knows what is an offense and isn't.  ANd lets not forgot....for the "right guy" they can make up shit for suspensions that are not even suspendable actions or plays.


But specifically calling out one player in the media and calling it a horrifying act of violence is absurd and embarrassing.  Which part was the horrifying act of violence?  the part where he tapped the guy on the ice or the part where he got mugged by two other players with his back turned and then hand tossed some limp dough around?
I think this "media release" reflects more poorly on the Rangers organization than on Tom or the worthless DOPS.  I'm curious if this helped lead to the firing of GM and president.  Bad seasons and under performance usually leads to a coach getting fired...or a GM...or a president, but both the pres and the GM tells me the owner wasn't very happy about this.


Fuck them anyway.  Tom has such a bad rep now its atrocious.  Don't understand why the NHL has it out for him.  I get they want to protect their valuable assets, but Tom IS ONE of those assets.  He should be a super star in this league, instead they curse him and castrate his game and handcuff his play.
The fucking moronic NBC announcers need to stop hyping it too.  All they can talk about is his history and "type of play" and blah, blah, blah.


And FFS I hate Penis McQuire, but fucking Olchik is no better.  The bias in these guys is disgusting.  How about just call a good game - you DON'T need to try and drive up the hype by constantly beating this dead horse again and again.


And Lastly - somebody squash that Fucking RAT already!!!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 20, 2021, 11:47:37 AM Eastern
I have yet to meet a real Caps fan that doesn't think Willy is unfairly targeted. There are even fans of other teams that think so. I saw this last night while half awake, Caps fans will recognize this name...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/20/avalanches-nazem-kadri-offered-in-person-hearing-for-illegal-check-to-the-head-of-blues-justin-faulk/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/20/avalanches-nazem-kadri-offered-in-person-hearing-for-illegal-check-to-the-head-of-blues-justin-faulk/)

interestingly, last night there weren't a bunch of Blues players jumping on his back
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 20, 2021, 06:00:38 PM Eastern
Laviolette said he was looking for more of a defensive presence in playing Carr instead of Sprong in Game 3. He said he was pleased with Carr's game last night. #ALLCAPS(https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/NHL_2021_Teams_ALLCAPS/NHL_2021_Teams_ALLCAPS.png) (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALLCAPS?src=hashtag_click)


Eller participated in this mornings optional skate..


Fuckin around time is over boys.. Losing is not an option tomorrow! Get your beverages ready!! Another 6:30pm start. Fuck it, lets go!!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 21, 2021, 10:55:09 AM Eastern
Eller practiced this morning, Oshie didn’t. I wouldn’t read to much into that at this point, looks like half the team is nursing injuries
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 21, 2021, 11:22:17 AM Eastern
Eller practiced this morning, Oshie didn’t. I wouldn’t read to much into that at this point, looks like half the team is nursing injuries
@TomGulittiNHL
Carr and Sprong skating with the extras would seem to indicate they probably aren't playing tonight and would mean Eller and Oshie probably are. Not an exact science, of course.

*Samsonov first off the ice after morning skate. Anderson available if needed.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 21, 2021, 12:46:27 PM Eastern
I’m still waiting to see what the league is going to with Kadri to prove DOPS isn’t a fucking joke, and by extension Bettman
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 21, 2021, 05:02:11 PM Eastern
Just saw it scrolling that Marcus Johansson (Mojo) broke his arm last night. Guess he slid into the goal post? Bummer..
https://www.hockeywilderness.com/2021/5/21/22447565/minnesota-wild-injury-marcus-johansson-broken-arm-stanley-cup-playoffs-nhl
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 21, 2021, 05:48:05 PM Eastern
Just saw it scrolling that Marcus Johansson (Mojo) broke his arm last night. Guess he slid into the goal post? Bummer..
https://www.hockeywilderness.com/2021/5/21/22447565/minnesota-wild-injury-marcus-johansson-broken-arm-stanley-cup-playoffs-nhl (https://www.hockeywilderness.com/2021/5/21/22447565/minnesota-wild-injury-marcus-johansson-broken-arm-stanley-cup-playoffs-nhl)


not good
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 23, 2021, 11:25:15 AM Eastern
Caps and Blues are do or die tonight.


Canes vs Preds at 2:30
Avalanche vs Blues at 5:00
Caps vs Bruins at 7:00
Jets vs Oilers at 7:30
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 25, 2021, 08:47:30 AM Eastern
Get well soon Nicky! Hopefully that explains why he wasn't able to do much..

<a href="https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1397149194385858560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1397149194385858560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)">
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 25, 2021, 10:10:01 AM Eastern
OV won’t be playing either because of injury. Like I said a couple games ago, they are all hurt
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 25, 2021, 10:24:50 AM Eastern
Carlson said he hurt his knee, Nicky hip, Oshie mid section, Samsonov (not going to worlds due to medical reasons), Ovi said he's fine and would go if "they needed him".. So far, no one thinks they'll need surgery.  So, yea, we were banged up at just the wrong time. Still seems like they could of won a shift or two, but who knows.. Just hope they (management) don't fall into the "We can still win a cup with this group" bullshit. (That's what Ovi apparently said.. But what else is he gonna say?)


Team needs a good shake up for sure. I'd feel much better loosing with younger talent, hoping they can improve, compared to old, stale, slow talent we've watched deteriorate for the last handful of years. Outside of the cup run this team and 1st round exits are just brutal disappointments.. 


* Ovi said he was still injured but "not that bad".. Eller, groin (not the same one from earlier in year) plus neck and shoulder.. The injury details keep coming out.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 25, 2021, 07:34:39 PM Eastern
Get well soon Nicky! Hopefully that explains why he wasn't able to do much..

<a href="https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1397149194385858560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1397149194385858560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)">

That explains a lot.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday May 25, 2021, 07:39:15 PM Eastern
Carlson said he hurt his knee, Nicky hip, Oshie mid section, Samsonov (not going to worlds due to medical reasons), Ovi said he's fine and would go if "they needed him".. So far, no one thinks they'll need surgery.  So, yea, we were banged up at just the wrong time. Still seems like they could of won a shift or two, but who knows.. Just hope they (management) don't fall into the "We can still win a cup with this group" bullshit. (That's what Ovi apparently said.. But what else is he gonna say?)


Team needs a good shake up for sure. I'd feel much better loosing with younger talent, hoping they can improve, compared to old, stale, slow talent we've watched deteriorate for the last handful of years. Outside of the cup run this team and 1st round exits are just brutal disappointments..


The Bruins bashed us up pretty well.  The refs let them get away with it.   The NHL let the refs get away with it.  Truly shamefull.


* Ovi said he was still injured but "not that bad".. Eller, groin (not the same one from earlier in year) plus neck and shoulder.. The injury details keep coming out.



The Bruins bashed us up pretty well.  The refs let them get away with it.   The NHL let the refs get away with it.  Truly shamefull.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 30, 2021, 04:08:42 PM Eastern
The old guys did pretty well today at Indy, 46 year old Castroneves won it, and looks like about half of the top ten were older than 40.


It's been said Tony George set open wheel racing back 10 years in this country when he split Indy car and CART. I tend to agree. I remember way back when I was a wee lad in Chicago, the Indy race was THE event of the year.



and that's the 4th Indy 500 win for Castroneves, the last 4 time winner was Rick Mears 30 years ago
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 30, 2021, 05:34:05 PM Eastern
the nascrap world 600 in Charlotte in on at 6pm


the weather has sucked in these parts the past couple days
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 31, 2021, 09:02:28 AM Eastern
Congrats to the old man in Indy on his 4th 500! Cup race was decent outside of Larson stinking it up. Hendrick cars have their shit together.. Still amazes me that the Xfinity series cars are harder to drive and put on a better show (Oh, and are quite a bit faster) but Nascar doesn't care. At least Kyle Bush broke up another 1-4 HMS sweep.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 31, 2021, 10:04:10 PM Eastern
it is Memorial Day...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7saPQzU4kpY (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7saPQzU4kpY)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday June 06, 2021, 04:21:01 PM Eastern
Today is June 6...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIqdcHbc8I (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIqdcHbc8I)


both of my grandfathers appeared to be happy with what they achieved
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday June 09, 2021, 09:22:33 PM Eastern
Mick...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p-GEmBSePLE



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday June 09, 2021, 10:29:09 PM Eastern
 :rofl:  It is what it is my man.. I just enjoy watching full body cars race at 150+mph, especially on ovals!  :P
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday June 09, 2021, 10:47:42 PM Eastern
:rofl:  It is what it is my man.. I just enjoy watching full body cars race at 150+mph, especially on ovals!  :P


I used too. NASCAR creating the chase because Kenseth actually did what everyone knew was posible, winning the championship without a win but very consistent top 5-10 finishes all season, then keep dicking with the chase because all the "top talent" didn't always make it in was too much. Calling it the playoffs and adding heat racing was the final straw for me.


I remember when they'd have 50 cars show up just about every week trying to get in the field of 43, now they've cut the field to 40 because there aren't enough cars.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 14, 2021, 07:38:34 PM Eastern
This is one of my all time favorites....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday June 14, 2021, 09:17:11 PM Eastern
my brother in law graduated from the academy, a few decades ago. One of his commands was a SEAL delivery platform out of Little Creek. It was a quiet time, right before September 11, there wasn't much for him to do. He got called in one day for a mission and was very excited, the mission was taking a SEAL team 7 miles out, dropping them off and watching them swim back to shore. I've had some interesting tours over the years. The CIC doesn't get sterilized when the CO brings in a guest.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday June 15, 2021, 11:45:57 AM Eastern
If one weren't a decades long fan, one would think this kind of excitement wasn't possible before the geniuses that run nascar created the chase...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3KohidRS9WQ
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 15, 2021, 01:03:16 PM Eastern
The "Underbird"!! Wasn't a ford fan, but that an awesome season! His strategy at Atlanta that year, to gain the extra point needed to secure the championship was epic! Still remember tuning into Nascar Live (I think that's what it was called? Used to come on Tuesday night's at 7pm on the radio) and hearing about his plane crash.. Gutted! Same thing with Davey..  :'(


When Smoke came back to beat Edwards, was that in the chase era?  :raspberry: :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday June 15, 2021, 04:17:39 PM Eastern
I was raised in Oldsmobiles, but they didn't make trucks. So I went Ford, especially after GM ran Olds into the ground, and then Pontiac


and since the chase began, has there ever been more than two guys realistically in contention for the championship in atlanta homestead?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday June 15, 2021, 05:21:28 PM Eastern
speaking of Oldsmobiles, I love a 442 with the W-30 engine..

and those are '76-'77 bodies being run in '79

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2iZz0aF1v3k (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2iZz0aF1v3k)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday June 15, 2021, 06:22:48 PM Eastern
Hmmm....must be the boredom thread...


Old rednecks squawking about them good ole days of Nasty Ass Smelly Country Ass Racing  :wackysmile:

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday June 15, 2021, 07:03:57 PM Eastern
 :raspberry:


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday June 19, 2021, 10:19:33 PM Eastern
What is the point of our exixtence.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday June 19, 2021, 10:20:31 PM Eastern
What is the point of our exixtence.


same as any other life form, procreation




or at least have fun practicing
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday June 19, 2021, 11:15:28 PM Eastern
Good lord, we are doomed
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 21, 2021, 10:34:14 AM Eastern
Well it's the boredom thread so....


I haven't watched any baseball this year (lost my local MASN channels, and I don't have time), but
this dude stroked 5 home runs in 2 games for the Nats tying MLB record.  He's their lead-off hitter (currently)
Yesterday started game with a lead off HR and hit 3 HR total with 4 RBI (of the team total 5) to beat the "1st place" Mets.
Two HR the day before (1st was also a lead-off HR) and 4 of team's 6 RBI also to beat the Mets.  (Didn't realize until I looked back these games were not back to back.  Nats lost 1st game of double header yesterday morning)

https://www.mlb.com/video/schwarber-mashes-three-homers?t=key-moments (https://www.mlb.com/video/schwarber-mashes-three-homers?t=key-moments)

Nats have won 8 of last 10 to bring them to 3 games BELOW .500 and 3rd place (tied with Atlanta) in the lowly NL East - 5 GB from Mets in 1st place.  Philly in 2nd 4.0 GB and Miami in 5th 8 GB. 

Holy moly - Arizona is 20w and 53 L and .274 winning percentage.  That's pretty atrocious. 

Go....NATS.....CAPS.....ISLES & HABS :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday June 21, 2021, 06:31:09 PM Eastern
In other news, Chase Elliott ran the last 70+ lap run Sunday, with 5 loose lug nuts.  :snicker:  They disqualified him, but that's still pretty impressive..  :rofl:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday June 21, 2021, 08:14:31 PM Eastern
In other news, Chase Elliott ran the last 70+ lap run Sunday, with 5 loose lug nuts.  :snicker:  They disqualified him, but that's still pretty impressive..  :rofl:

I thought NASCRAP stopped penalizing for that


and NASCRAP just eliminated most of the pit strategy by going to the spindle mount lug nut. What takes the longest is fuel, if they gotta wait for the fuel to load they may as well just change all 4 tires.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday June 21, 2021, 11:18:31 PM Eastern
I thought NASCRAP stopped penalizing for that


and NASCRAP just eliminated most of the pit strategy by going to the spindle mount lug nut. What takes the longest is fuel, if they gotta wait for the fuel to load they may as well just change all 4 tires.
They only started caring about lug nuts/tight a few years ago. Far as I know this is the first case of someone being disqualified.. 1 loose = 10K$ fine, 2 = fine + crew chief suspended next race. 3+ = disqualification.


2 tire stops are pretty rare these days anyway. They'll still have problems getting that spindle on w/o cross threading it. Indy and F1 make what, 2 stops a race, max? They'll be pitting over 10x at Darlington and other places. For sure will be a shit show, at least for a while.. lol
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday June 21, 2021, 11:55:41 PM Eastern
F1 made their races one load of fuel and a mandatory 2 tire change, as I recall the reasoning was to help limit costs in an absurdly expensive sport
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 22, 2021, 09:58:39 AM Eastern
F1 full fuel load was for safety. The mandatory stop is for 4 tires, were they must change compound from what they started the race on. (Same with Indy, but they still fuel the cars during stops.) Can't imagine any of it was for money savings as they still use 6 or 7 sets of tires from practice through qualifying.


Nascar claims they're going to the single spindle/lug because their new 18" wheel isn't safe to run with lug nuts? They're barreling head first toward a GT/IMSA style car. Rear diffusers, single lugs, etc..  :-( Pretty sure teams in nascar are not going to be allowed to "build" their own cars any more either. They'll put them together, using parts from a nascar sourced supplier.  :clown: :poop: :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday June 22, 2021, 11:37:38 AM Eastern
F1 made their races one load of fuel and a mandatory 2 tire change, as I recall the reasoning was to help limit costs in an absurdly expensive sport


could've said that better, F1 mandates they change all 4 tires twice during the race. Each team must use 3 sets of tires and each set is a different softness. F1 has mandated 5 different compounds of tire softness, plus 2 more for rain. The tire supplier, Pirelli, only brings 3 compounds of the slicks to each track, per the rules. Which 3 compounds depends on each track based on tire wear. Each race is one load of fuel. As I understand it, this was all done in an effort to control costs. F1 may have mentioned safety as one of the excuses to not refuel during a race. But it makes no sense as they are the only top racing class to not refuel during a race, and refueling incidents on pit road have become rare.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 22, 2021, 12:17:29 PM Eastern

could've said that better, F1 mandates they change all 4 tires twice during the race.
They only have to stop once. Hamilton finished 2nd last week on 1 stop. Pretty sure Vettle and Perez only stopped once to. Max pitted twice and passed Hamilton with 1 lap to go for the W.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday June 25, 2021, 06:01:13 PM Eastern

Nats have won 5 in a row, 9 of the last 10.  Nats are 15-7 in the month of June.  Brings them to 36-36 and actually in 2nd place in the NL east

Schwarber still on fire - 8 HR in last 5 games. 12 HR in last 13 games.  Pretty strong lead-off guy.  First player in MLB history to hit 12HR from the lead off spot over a span of 13 games.

it IS the boredom thread so :raspberry:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday June 26, 2021, 10:10:32 PM Eastern
Sooo, for anyone paying attention.. Larson blew a tire in the last corner of the last lap, to lose at Pocono today!  :)  lol Hit the fence so, he's goin to a backup for tomorrow's race.. (They're running back to back at Pocono these days)


And in the SRX race at Eldora, they talked to Smoke while he was racing, under green! Was pretty cool!! Told em' he was about to take Andretti to school in 1 lap and it took him 2..  :snicker:  He started the feature (50 laps) in the back and took the lead with like 7 laps to go. Couple restarts at the end and he won his 2nd in a row. (Both on dirt) Next week they head to Lucas Oil Speedway in Indiana.. 8pm, CBS. Pretty cool racing, seeing some of the old stars run! Paul Tracy has wrecked just about everyone in the field, in the first 3 races. 


https://twitter.com/i/status/1408958280240709633 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1408958280240709633)

That's all..  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday June 27, 2021, 06:19:33 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow:


thanks Mick, I finally get to watch a real cup race that didnt have heat racing and that jackass wins
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday June 27, 2021, 06:35:11 PM Eastern
 :rofl:  Crazy finish! Stuck in 4th gear, no clutch, no problem!! KFB!!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 02, 2021, 05:23:20 PM Eastern
interesting lineup, I do wonder if Brent and DiPietro get along these days..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/06/29/espn-announces-nhl-coverage-team-for-2021-22-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/06/29/espn-announces-nhl-coverage-team-for-2021-22-season/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday July 06, 2021, 10:48:02 AM Eastern
Hello everyone, hope everyone is having a nice summer.
We had a 72?  Oldsmobile Ninety Eight, with a rocket 455 engine?  that was a beast of a car, you could fit like 7 little kids in the back seat, sitting side by side, maybe 4 miles to the gallon.  That thing was a beast, stopped driving it due to the gas mileage I believe, gas shortage in the 70s?.  Then it just sat in the driveway for another 10 years, unfortunate.


My dad bought only US cars.  Here are some that I can remember, some old gold colored humongous station wagon, Ninety Eight, Le Sabre, 80s? Cougar, Cutlass Cierra, Regal, Thunderbird 2005, Jeep Grand Cherokee.


I too like the 442, wanted one when I grew up.  Passed a black one that had painted bumpers on my way to school, I'd stare at it from the bus as we drove by every school day, for like 2 years.  My 3 favorite cars growing up, 67 Firebird 400, 71 Chevelle, 442, not sure of the year.


Anyway, back to my naptime and streaming...
It's too hot out and I got up early to do my chores.

https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/oeudk4/here_we_have_two_types_of_dogs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 (https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/oeudk4/here_we_have_two_types_of_dogs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)

Go Habs!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: justwincaps on Tuesday July 06, 2021, 08:15:00 PM Eastern
:rofl:  Crazy finish! Stuck in 4th gear, no clutch, no problem!! KFB!!  :raspberry:
KB is such a douche.  He's like a whiny, bratty 10 year old boy.  He's gotten a little, a little, better since he got married and had a kid, but he is still intolerable.  And, oh by the way, he's the best driver of this generation.  I can't stand him, but recognize his talent.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday July 06, 2021, 10:53:26 PM Eastern
If he ran for anyone but JGR I'd not be able to stand him.  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Wednesday July 07, 2021, 02:52:17 PM Eastern
What is the point of our exixtence.
To not have been fool enough to get the euthanasia jab.

If you got the jab then go out and enjoy the few days you have left.

If you were smart then stay home and avoid the vaccinated bio-weapons like the plague.

I was living in the UK during BSE (Mad Cow Disease).  If you think that was bad then you ain't seen nothin' yet.  When the spike protein manufactured in the vaccinated lemmings' own bodies prove to be prions we are facing the reason I must have bought all that ammo for, THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE.  This could 5-10 or more years to surface if one of the other killer vectors doesn't get you first.

You might be surprised to know the next big killer the vaccinated may face could be any coronavirus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza, or adenoviruses.  The mechanism of this would be an extreme reaction by your immune system to one of these, even to the common cold.  The so-called vaccines hijack and damage the usual anti-inflammatory response of the type two or M2 Macrophages, so if you get any sort of lung infection after having the jab you can expect the inflammation in your lungs to skyrocket (the job of the Type one or M1 macrophages) with no anti-inflammatory cavalry to tame that down.  This is what some refer to as a cytokine storm.  THis can choke you out rapidly. I recommend everyone keep some Ivermectin on hand, along with Quercetin, Zinc, and Vitamin D.  Ivermectin is a powerful anti-inflammatory anti-parasitic and very safe drug.  When some countries discovered this and gave it immediately to their covid-19 (flu) positive patients along with Zinc and Vitamin D as soon as they tested positive their covid death rates dropped to zero in less than two weeks.  BTW, this regimen is good to take for ANY respiratory viral infection.  The sad truth is that the cabal knowingly and forcibly concealed the truth about Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin because the point of the entire saga was and still is to euthanize 95% of the humans on Earth.  I knew they were planning this for 25 years.  It's not like they tried to hide it.  But if you only trusted the BBC or CNN and the like to tell you the truth about anything then let me inform you that the MSM has not done that EVER in your lifetime.  This obvious fact was what started me on my quest for truth in 1985.

Oh, and there is MUCH, MUCH more shock to come for all when you all find out that almost nothing you believed is true and you will be extremely hard pressed to believe and thoroughly pissed of at what is true.
SMASH YOUR TVs and disconnect the signal sources.   Never let any CHANNEL TELL(you)-A-VISION with their PROGRAMMING ever again.  There's a much more reliable source inside you, though that has been a challenge to access due to technological interference most if not all our lives.  The Covid-19 jab and quite likely the covid-19 "test" has been reportedly accused of instantly incapacitating your pineal gland thereby your connection to source is severed.  Did you know they vaccinate animals using a long swab shoved up the nose?  Have you seen a microscope image of a freshly unwrapped covid-19 PCR test swab?  It will scare the fuck out of you if ever had one shoved up your nose in the past, and will surely stop you from ever submitting to so much as a test in the future.


The meaning of life IMO was to be connected enough to yourself to have known from the start this was a war on humanity.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday July 10, 2021, 12:42:10 AM Eastern
To not have been fool enough to get the euthanasia jab.

If you got the jab then go out and enjoy the few days you have left.

If you were smart then stay home and avoid the vaccinated bio-weapons like the plague.

I was living in the UK during BSE (Mad Cow Disease).  If you think that was bad then you ain't seen nothin' yet.  When the spike protein manufactured in the vaccinated lemmings' own bodies prove to be prions we are facing the reason I must have bought all that ammo for, THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE.  This could 5-10 or more years to surface if one of the other killer vectors doesn't get you first.

You might be surprised to know the next big killer the vaccinated may face could be any coronavirus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza, or adenoviruses.  The mechanism of this would be an extreme reaction by your immune system to one of these, even to the common cold.  The so-called vaccines hijack and damage the usual anti-inflammatory response of the type two or M2 Macrophages, so if you get any sort of lung infection after having the jab you can expect the inflammation in your lungs to skyrocket (the job of the Type one or M1 macrophages) with no anti-inflammatory cavalry to tame that down.  This is what some refer to as a cytokine storm.  THis can choke you out rapidly. I recommend everyone keep some Ivermectin on hand, along with Quercetin, Zinc, and Vitamin D.  Ivermectin is a powerful anti-inflammatory anti-parasitic and very safe drug.  When some countries discovered this and gave it immediately to their covid-19 (flu) positive patients along with Zinc and Vitamin D as soon as they tested positive their covid death rates dropped to zero in less than two weeks.  BTW, this regimen is good to take for ANY respiratory viral infection.  The sad truth is that the cabal knowingly and forcibly concealed the truth about Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin because the point of the entire saga was and still is to euthanize 95% of the humans on Earth.  I knew they were planning this for 25 years.  It's not like they tried to hide it.  But if you only trusted the BBC or CNN and the like to tell you the truth about anything then let me inform you that the MSM has not done that EVER in your lifetime.  This obvious fact was what started me on my quest for truth in 1985.

Oh, and there is MUCH, MUCH more shock to come for all when you all find out that almost nothing you believed is true and you will be extremely hard pressed to believe and thoroughly pissed of at what is true.
SMASH YOUR TVs and disconnect the signal sources.   Never let any CHANNEL TELL(you)-A-VISION with their PROGRAMMING ever again.  There's a much more reliable source inside you, though that has been a challenge to access due to technological interference most if not all our lives.  The Covid-19 jab and quite likely the covid-19 "test" has been reportedly accused of instantly incapacitating your pineal gland thereby your connection to source is severed.  Did you know they vaccinate animals using a long swab shoved up the nose?  Have you seen a microscope image of a freshly unwrapped covid-19 PCR test swab?  It will scare the fuck out of you if ever had one shoved up your nose in the past, and will surely stop you from ever submitting to so much as a test in the future.


The meaning of life IMO was to be connected enough to yourself to have known from the start this was a war on humanity.

Hello luvverly!   Where ya bin?

Glad you're okay.  I was starting to wonder...
Ya know I can't agree with you on the whole jab thing tho, right?
My opinion on that.... A load of stupid arrogant, ignorant selfish c=words, that don't give a flying fuck about anybody other than themselvees and have no respect for other people at all..  These anti jabbers are the reason this pandemic has lasted so long and been as devetating as it has been.
The jabs can't cure stupidity.
What with all the natural disaters and climate changes it seems that our planet is fighting back against the cancer that our human race is to it

Maybe it would help iif pervert blokes would refrain from raipng theiir farm animals...........


Jus  sayin


Glad to have you back AJ    ;D '
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday July 12, 2021, 12:49:11 PM Eastern
Well....Nats are up to their old tricks....lost 4 in a row and 8 of last 10.
Now 5 games below .500 and 4th place in the NL East


Go Nats  :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 13, 2021, 06:12:22 PM Eastern
boring as shit 2 weeks between the end of the playoffs and the draft
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 13, 2021, 11:46:12 PM Eastern
interesting....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/13/report-capitals-will-pursue-ryan-suter-on-july-28-after-wild-bought-out-defenseman-on-tuesday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/13/report-capitals-will-pursue-ryan-suter-on-july-28-after-wild-bought-out-defenseman-on-tuesday/)

I'd almost be happier with Chara for one more year at $1M
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 14, 2021, 09:42:14 AM Eastern
interesting....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/13/report-capitals-will-pursue-ryan-suter-on-july-28-after-wild-bought-out-defenseman-on-tuesday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/13/report-capitals-will-pursue-ryan-suter-on-july-28-after-wild-bought-out-defenseman-on-tuesday/)

I'd almost be happier with Chara for one more year at $1M
Caps seem determined to stay as old as fucking possible..  :-\ 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 14, 2021, 11:10:21 AM Eastern
Caps seem determined to stay as old as fucking possible..  :-\


I don't see how they afford him unless they move Orlov... or someone.  Suter will be an UFA, so he can go to the highest bidder, but I don't know how the caps can afford another $4mil old guy.
And Suter has never won a cup so I would think he would want to go to a real contender (ahem....Islanders)

Exactly how many old D men do you need/want?


Carlson
Orlov
Dillon
Shultz
Jenson
Kempney
Van Riemsdyk


Johnny Fever
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 14, 2021, 12:56:14 PM Eastern
I still think there is too much stink made over age as a professional athlete. This isn't the 1980s where football players got drunk every night. These guys have been eating healthy and on 12 month fitness regimes since they were in grade school. It used to be unheard of for a guy to be a top 6 player after the age of 34, now it's happening with boring regularity.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 14, 2021, 07:35:46 PM Eastern
I still think there is too much stink made over age as a professional athlete. This isn't the 1980s where football players got drunk every night. These guys have been eating healthy and on 12 month fitness regimes since they were in grade school. It used to be unheard of for a guy to be a top 6 player after the age of 34, now it's happening with boring regularity.


Agree for the most part about the age, and some guys are unusual specimens regardless (Nolan Ryan, Messier, etc)


but....


Do the Caps need him and how do they afford him?


Kempney is a question mark as to what level he will return at and Shultz has always had some injury issue, but unless the Caps move a D man....


And I'd like to see some younger guys actually get some playing time to really develop.  Fever for one....he seems ready/worthy to play (especially for a cap-strapped team)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 14, 2021, 08:22:54 PM Eastern
the Caps do need to bolster the D. Actual D, not another winger that plays on the blue line. They also need one with speed. If Chara was a bit quicker on his feet I'd keep him, but he never really was.

The development of guys in Hershey is at least a year behind because of the past 16 months so I'm not sure anyone down there is ready just yet. But do agree they need some ice time in the big show reguardless, and they haven't been getting that.

The Caps need to dump salary to do anything. They also need to wait until after the Seattle draft to see who gets picked, which technically they have to anyway.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday July 15, 2021, 02:56:30 AM Eastern
“The nature of psychological compulsion is such that those who act under constraint remain under the impression that they are acting on their own initiative. The victim of mind-manipulation does not know that he is a victim. To him the walls of his prison are invisible, and he believes himself to be free. That he is not free is apparent only to other people. His servitude is strictly objective.”    —Aldous Huxley
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday July 15, 2021, 09:00:14 AM Eastern
“The nature of psychological compulsion is such that those who act under constraint remain under the impression that they are acting on their own initiative. The victim of mind-manipulation does not know that he is a victim. To him the walls of his prison are invisible, and he believes himself to be free. That he is not free is apparent only to other people. His servitude is strictly objective.”    —Aldous Huxley

Right back at ya!

---Me.  :P   
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday July 15, 2021, 12:32:00 PM Eastern
Sept. 26, 2021.. Return of Caps hockey!!


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/15/capitals-announce-2021-22-preseason-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0Qbhv_xmC2efvl3XiEFU2c2dFXPszl3F8_PpRMZF8PQUDUShZl_4BlZo8
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday July 15, 2021, 05:04:46 PM Eastern
Sept. 26, 2021.. Return of Caps hockey!!


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/15/capitals-announce-2021-22-preseason-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0Qbhv_xmC2efvl3XiEFU2c2dFXPszl3F8_PpRMZF8PQUDUShZl_4BlZo8 (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/15/capitals-announce-2021-22-preseason-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0Qbhv_xmC2efvl3XiEFU2c2dFXPszl3F8_PpRMZF8PQUDUShZl_4BlZo8)


 :banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 16, 2021, 11:35:12 AM Eastern
Sept. 26, 2021.. Return of Caps hockey!!


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/15/capitals-announce-2021-22-preseason-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0Qbhv_xmC2efvl3XiEFU2c2dFXPszl3F8_PpRMZF8PQUDUShZl_4BlZo8 (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/15/capitals-announce-2021-22-preseason-schedule/?fbclid=IwAR0Qbhv_xmC2efvl3XiEFU2c2dFXPszl3F8_PpRMZF8PQUDUShZl_4BlZo8)


Oh Sure, sure....but they aren't factoring in the next Covid outbreak  :huh: :raspberry: 8-0


 :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 16, 2021, 12:32:05 PM Eastern

Oh Sure, sure....but they aren't factoring in the next Covid outbreak  :huh: :raspberry: 8-0


 :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
must be why i cant find a start date for practices
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday July 17, 2021, 09:31:43 AM Eastern
two days latter and the Caps preseason still isn't posted on the schedule at Caps.com

fucking pathetic


and still no news on when camp starts, it's gotta be at least a couple days before the first game
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 21, 2021, 08:52:25 PM Eastern
sooo.... for this season at least, the AHL affiliate for Seattle is the Charlotte Checkers. Which is also the AHL affiliate for the Florida Panthers.


I'm sure Seattle will contract with a team closer to home within a year or two, but, how do two different pro teams draw on the same minor league team :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 23, 2021, 02:38:40 PM Eastern
the 21-22 schedule has been released, participation in the Olympics is still being determined so everything after the all star/olympic break is tentative...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/22/capitals-release-2021-22-regular-season-schedule/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/22/capitals-release-2021-22-regular-season-schedule/)

if buttman decides the players can't go to the Olympics there won't be a need for a three week break
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 23, 2021, 05:52:55 PM Eastern
Beags is gonna get a tan....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/23/report-canucks-deal-former-capital-jay-beagle-to-coyotes-in-blockbuster-deal-that-sends-connor-garland-oliver-ekman-larsson-to-vancouver/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/23/report-canucks-deal-former-capital-jay-beagle-to-coyotes-in-blockbuster-deal-that-sends-connor-garland-oliver-ekman-larsson-to-vancouver/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 27, 2021, 12:42:09 PM Eastern
apparently he found out from twiter.....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/27/golden-knights-trade-marc-andre-fleury-to-blackhawks/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/27/golden-knights-trade-marc-andre-fleury-to-blackhawks/)

don't you love McPhee
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday July 27, 2021, 07:03:39 PM Eastern
The Nats lost 3 in a row...to the Orioles.   8-0


The fucking Orioles?  I bet they have not won three games in a row in the past 3 seasons.


The fucking Orioles?


(actually it was 4 in a row, but the last game was the Phillies...who the Nats play again tonight so maybe we can burn the streak to 5 miserable losses in a row)


What a waste of talent Soto and Turner are on this team.  Poor guys.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 27, 2021, 07:38:30 PM Eastern
has his game declined that much or is Vancouver that big of a mess...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/27/report-canucks-trade-former-capitals-defenseman-nate-schmidt-to-jets-for-2022-third-round-pick/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/27/report-canucks-trade-former-capitals-defenseman-nate-schmidt-to-jets-for-2022-third-round-pick/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday July 27, 2021, 09:58:32 PM Eastern
has his game declined that much or is Vancouver that big of a mess...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/27/report-canucks-trade-former-capitals-defenseman-nate-schmidt-to-jets-for-2022-third-round-pick/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/27/report-canucks-trade-former-capitals-defenseman-nate-schmidt-to-jets-for-2022-third-round-pick/)
I didn't read the story, but heard he waived his NTC to make it happen. So, maybe -he- wanted out?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 28, 2021, 09:00:52 AM Eastern
Vancouver is making a bunch of moves.  Not surprised about Holtby - he had a shit year last year.


Tyler Johnson traded from Tampa to Chicago (what fun for him) in exchange for Brent Seabrook.  Which, after reading the article says Seabrook's playing days are over after several hip surgeries.
So what exactly is the purpose of a trade for a guy who has announced his playing days are done?  I realize Tampa just needs to shed salary after winning the cup (being $17mil OVER the cap), but what is the point of acquiring a guy who won't ever play again?
https://www.nhl.com/news/avalanche-sign-gabriel-landeskog-to-eight-year-contract/c-325832748 (https://www.nhl.com/news/avalanche-sign-gabriel-landeskog-to-eight-year-contract/c-325832748)


Free agency starts today, no?  That should be interesting.  With a flat cap players are going to have to bite the bullet a bit with their expectations.


Fluery traded to Chicago - sounds like a surprise to him.  (Maybe he can sulk with Tyler Johnson).  Look at the bright side...maybe Chicago is a nice town to live in.   :lol:




Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 28, 2021, 11:48:25 AM Eastern
I realize Tampa just needs to shed salary after winning the cup (being $17mil OVER the cap), but what is the point of acquiring a guy who won't ever play again?


From what I gather, it lets them circumvent the cap rules AGAIN via the LTIR loophole. Apparently you can go -OVER- the cap as much as the players salary. So they get to go 8+ million over, with the acquisition of Seabrook. And they removed initial cap by whatever they saved moving Johnson. All legal via the (gm/owner approved) CBA. Just need an owner with a checkbook and a gm who doesn't mind using the grey areas of the rules.. :-\  I guess once the playoffs start you can bring them off LTIR (Kucherov was it, last year?) and they can actually play.. But they "think" Seabrook will "probably" retire..  :wackysmile:




Holtby signs 1 year deal with Dallas Stars @ 2mil
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/28/former-capitals-goaltender-braden-holtby-signs-one-year-contract-with-stars-after-getting-contract-bought-out-by-canucks/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/28/former-capitals-goaltender-braden-holtby-signs-one-year-contract-with-stars-after-getting-contract-bought-out-by-canucks/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 28, 2021, 01:22:30 PM Eastern
glad to see Holts sign somewhere else, too many fans wanted him back here
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 28, 2021, 04:33:34 PM Eastern
glad to see Holts sign somewhere else, too many fans wanted him back here
Yea, people get fixated on players and don't even care if they're still any good or at what cost. Wish they'd of signed him for 5 or 6 years.  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday July 29, 2021, 06:15:08 PM Eastern
glad to see Holts sign somewhere else, too many fans wanted him back here
Agree.  2mil is probably fair for him.  Might be worth 1/2 a bag of pucks at this point though.


Anybody notice goalies is the one thing the Caps seem to be consistently good at drafting?  I wonder how much of that was related to Mitch Korn?


Holtbeast
Grubauer
Varlamov
Samsonov
Vitek
Neuvirth
Kolzig (was he drafted by the Caps?)


That's a pretty fair list of goalies who have had pretty good success in the NHL.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday July 30, 2021, 01:20:55 AM Eastern
Yea, people get fixated on players and don't even care if they're still any good or at what cost. Wish they'd of signed him for 5 or 6 years.  :snicker:

I wouldn't mind Smiffy back here.  jus' sayin'...     :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday July 30, 2021, 01:31:34 AM Eastern
Agree.  2mil is probably fair for him.  Might be worth 1/2 a bag of pucks at this point though.


Anybody notice goalies is the one thing the Caps seem to be consistently good at drafting?  I wonder how much of that was related to Mitch Korn?


Holtbeast
Grubauer
Varlamov
Samsonov
Vitek
Neuvirth
Kolzig (was he drafted by the Caps?)


That's a pretty fair list of goalies who have had pretty good success in the NHL.


Huh?
Wasn't Mitch Korn post Neuvy and Varly?  I thought he was semi=retired before he agreed to come and coach Holtby and co.
Kolzig was his aprentice, I think.  As a goalie coach, I mean.
Am I wrong?   


Either way, we need a decent goalie coach.    :-|
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 30, 2021, 10:52:58 AM Eastern
hate to say this, butt... I hope reeves suffers a career ending injury, soon...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/29/rangers-acquire-ryan-reaves-from-golden-knights-for-2022-third-round-pick/#comments (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/07/29/rangers-acquire-ryan-reaves-from-golden-knights-for-2022-third-round-pick/#comments)

or maybe Willy can change his outlook on life like he did to oleksiak



also, opening night is at home vs the Rags
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 30, 2021, 05:21:14 PM Eastern
Rangers giving up a roster spot to pay a goon, who can't even play hockey.. They're gonna be in a pickle if Willy kicks his ass.  :rofl:  Hopefully we get to see if Mantha can fight too! We're probably gonna have a few teams trying to test us, since we moved Dillon..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 30, 2021, 05:53:04 PM Eastern
Rangers giving up a roster spot to pay a goon, who can't even play hockey.. They're gonna be in a pickle if Willy kicks his ass.  :rofl:  Hopefully we get to see if Mantha can fight too! We're probably gonna have a few teams trying to test us, since we moved Dillon..


Honestly, I was going to mention the loss of Dillon means you are back to relying on Willie for toughness, and I think that's bad situation because Willy will get a 20+ game suspension for every incident he encounters regardless of the situation.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 30, 2021, 06:06:02 PM Eastern

Honestly, I was going to mention the loss of Dillon means you are back to relying on Willie for toughness, and I think that's bad situation because Willy will get a 20+ game suspension for every incident he encounters regardless of the situation.
Mantha and Hathaway are about the only other options. Maybe Chara if they bring him back. (Haven't heard what his plans are, but he's still listed on the roster at HockeyBuzz/CapCentral as a UFA)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 30, 2021, 06:08:34 PM Eastern
Welp....
The Nats had a fire sale today.  Traded away Sherzer and Trea Turner.  I hat to see Turner go - he's one of my favorite Nats.  Well, I like Sherzer too, but hes a FA after the season so likely gone anyway.  P Daniel Hudson, IF Kyle Schwarber also gone.  Also catcher Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison, and P Jon Lester[size=78%].[/size]


That's pretty much throwing in the towel on the season  (not that they had a chance anyway)


Nats traded away a bunch of veteran guys in exchange for essentially a bunch of young prospects.  (not saying that is bad)


Go....Nats?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 30, 2021, 06:40:26 PM Eastern
I could see last year it was time for Davey to go, that should've been the first move
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Friday July 30, 2021, 07:47:48 PM Eastern
Rangers giving up a roster spot to pay a goon, who can't even play hockey.. They're gonna be in a pickle if Willy kicks his ass.  :rofl:  Hopefully we get to see if Mantha can fight too! We're probably gonna have a few teams trying to test us, since we moved Dillon..


I think this is a problem. Reeves is a beast and Willy should not want any part of him. Willy needs Erskin to come back and train him up!


Mantha will not be a fighter.  He seems prietty passive to me.  Maybe if he gets mad enough, but I was disappointed in his effort and fire over the last 10 games or so.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 30, 2021, 06:37:04 PM Eastern

I think this is a problem. Reeves is a beast and Willy should not want any part of him. Willy needs Erskin to come back and train him up!


Mantha will not be a fighter.  He seems prietty passive to me.  Maybe if he gets mad enough, but I was disappointed in his effort and fire over the last 10 games or so.


Somebody will need to break the news to Mantha.. After Willy, he's it! lol Reeves hopes he's a problem. We'll see.. Every one em' got a button!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday July 31, 2021, 12:16:41 AM Eastern
Hmffffffth.  It;s all about  Willy. ::)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday July 31, 2021, 12:18:18 AM Eastern
GO LITTLE WILLY! ;D
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday August 01, 2021, 07:35:23 PM Eastern
Grubys contract with Seattle needs to be rewritten because its too heavily front loaded and Fleury got over his butthurt and has agreed to play in Chicago
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 02, 2021, 08:30:44 AM Eastern
The Nats traded Max Scherzer to the Dodgers.


so....does this mean I have to rename my cat (Max) who was named during the World Series run?



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 02, 2021, 08:26:27 PM Eastern
Apparently I'm the only bored one...

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 02, 2021, 09:39:22 PM Eastern
Apparently I'm the only bored one...
slow time for hockey
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday August 03, 2021, 12:26:49 PM Eastern
not that I pay that much attention to this kind of stuff, Ive always made more at the sports book when I dont, but they say the Caps chances are better this year than last. Not because the Caps got better, but because most teams in front of them lost key personnel....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/02/vegas-updates-odds-for-2022-stanley-cup-following-drafts-free-agency/
 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 04, 2021, 05:30:50 PM Eastern
Caps have a roster of 20 players and cap space of 2,668,740.


That is with Sammy NOT on the roster and unsigned.  It will likely require 2.5m of that left cap money to sign him to a 2-3 year bridge contract.


Which means...


The Caps have zero cap space (again)


And not a single d-man under 30 years old  (and who the heck is Caps 33 year old D-man Matt Irwin?)


And...


I'm bored.





Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 04, 2021, 05:37:06 PM Eastern
Oh...and MOJO is an available free agent if the Caps need a real hard-nosed hitting center  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 05, 2021, 05:04:29 PM Eastern
Still bored :-\
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday August 05, 2021, 05:06:38 PM Eastern
Still bored :-\
seems like you should be testing something  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 05, 2021, 05:07:27 PM Eastern
seems like you should be testing something  :wackysmile:


Well....I'm at work so....probably not go over that well here with the neighbors
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 05, 2021, 05:12:48 PM Eastern
And I'm ALWAYS at work, so I hardly ever get time to play with my toys
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 05, 2021, 05:19:43 PM Eastern
Well, the Nats have lost three in a row to Philthy.  They can make it a clean sweep if they continue their awesome ways today.  Currently down 2-0 in the fourth.


and...



 :pointdown:

Still bored

you KNOW I friggin bored if I look up the Nats

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 05, 2021, 05:31:48 PM Eastern
Max Scherzer strikes out 10 and goes 7 innings in his Dodger debut for the win.


Dodgers just got a whole lot better.  Kershaw and Scherzer is a pretty tough duo to face come playoff time  (or any time)


and...


yup....



 :pointdown:

Still bored
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 06, 2021, 12:47:11 PM Eastern
Oh...and MOJO is an available free agent if the Caps need a real hard-nosed hitting center  :wackysmile:
Krackers got him. 1 year/1.5M
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 06, 2021, 01:21:24 PM Eastern
Krackers got him. 1 year/1.5M

I always liked MoJo but dont think Id bring him back at his point of his career, Caps had no room for him anyway
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 06, 2021, 07:36:18 PM Eastern
1.5 is not bad for Mojo.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 06, 2021, 10:33:06 PM Eastern
Yep, I'd of tried the Mojo @ 1.5, if we had room for him. Pretty much play any line if needed.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday August 08, 2021, 11:09:44 AM Eastern
its the boring time of year for hockey fans, the two team news site have posted less than an article per day for the past 9 days and the actual team site has been far less active
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 09, 2021, 11:10:46 AM Eastern
the other reason the Vrana trade was a good one. I dont see a $5.5M a year player in him. He's got the potential, just doesnt use it well, yet...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/09/jakub-vrana-red-wings-more-than-2-million-apart-in-contract-negotiations-heading-into-arbitration/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/09/jakub-vrana-red-wings-more-than-2-million-apart-in-contract-negotiations-heading-into-arbitration/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 09, 2021, 04:55:41 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGczJCjpKqM
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 09, 2021, 05:56:24 PM Eastern
 :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 09, 2021, 07:32:18 PM Eastern
the other reason the Vrana trade was a good one. I dont see a $5.5M a year player in him. He's got the potential, just doesnt use it well, yet...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/09/jakub-vrana-red-wings-more-than-2-million-apart-in-contract-negotiations-heading-into-arbitration/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/09/jakub-vrana-red-wings-more-than-2-million-apart-in-contract-negotiations-heading-into-arbitration/)






TJ Oshie....5.75m/year


Tom Wilson....5.1m/year.


Jakub Vrana....5.75/year.... :huh:


Granted, the Wilson contract is bargain if you ask me, and Oshie is definitely in the declining years of his career, but Jake just aint in the same ball park with these MEN.
He's a kid with great talent who's had plenty of opportunity to show/prove it and comes up a bit short.  I liked him quite a bit at one point but NO WAY is he worth north of 4 mil.
His pouting like a little bitch when shit wasn't going his way cost him his opportunity here and shaved millions off his future salary.  Teams don't want to deal with that shit for what is basically a one way player with "great potential".  Especially one that has shown he wilts under pressure.


I don't mean to be so harsh on Vrana - I really did like him, but he soiled his own bed if you ask me....and it is going to cost him in salary and benefit of the doubt.




5.75 mill puts you in the top 125-130 highest paid players in league (of roughly 700 players)


Looking at the guys currently making in that 5.75 range and .....Jakub is not quite there.


Sadly, looking at the list....the current very lowest paid player in the NHL....Vitek Vanacek at $716k


And if you consider the current value of the market and the flat cap.  I bet 5.75 would fetch you a whole lot more player in FA than a Vrana.



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday August 10, 2021, 12:03:20 PM Eastern
Vrana got a $1.5M raise, 3 years at $5.25M per...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/10/jakub-vrana-signs-three-year-15-75-million-contract-with-red-wings-to-avoid-arbitration/
 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday August 11, 2021, 10:42:45 AM Eastern
Vrana got a $1.5M raise, 3 years at $5.25M per...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/10/jakub-vrana-signs-three-year-15-75-million-contract-with-red-wings-to-avoid-arbitration/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/10/jakub-vrana-signs-three-year-15-75-million-contract-with-red-wings-to-avoid-arbitration/)


That's nearly as dumb as paying Mantha 5.7 per.. Couple of 3.5 million dollar players getting 5+..  :smirk:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 11, 2021, 07:29:23 PM Eastern
Yeah, usually its the Capitals overpaying a contract, but they inherited the Mantha one.  I guess Detroit has money to burn on "unproven" talent.
Jake's got talent and speed to burn, but $5.25 is too much for him.


Makes him Detroit's third highest paid player behind Nick Leddy $5.5m, and Dylan Larkin $6.1m


Maybe 5 years ago the market could bear that for Vrana, but in a cap frozen period, they overpaid.


You telling me Vrana is worth nearly as much to the team as Dylan Larkin?


And worth MORE than Tyler Bertuzzi, who they just resigned for only two years at 4.75


Good for him.  I hope it works for him in Detroit.  Maybe the need for speed and scoring there will outweigh any "shortages" in the other end of his game.






Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 11, 2021, 07:33:01 PM Eastern
And for Heaven's sake, I know it's summertime, but you'd think the Caps could post SOMETHING new on their website every couple weeks or so.
Even pics of players at their summer barbeques or something.


I guess Monumental Sports is only a seasonal business?


Yes.  I am bored.

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 11, 2021, 07:46:17 PM Eastern
And another thing...


With the Caps current Roster they have $688k in cap space so...


they don't have room to put Fever....or Mcmichael...or Alexiev....or ANYONE up on the roster without moving a guy off.




told you I was bored

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday August 12, 2021, 06:40:52 PM Eastern
And for Heaven's sake, I know it's summertime, but you'd think the Caps could post SOMETHING new on their website every couple weeks or so.
Even pics of players at their summer barbeques or something.


Saw a video of Orlov doing his offseason leg workouts yesterday.. Looks stupid hard. I'd break both knees doing the 1st set, plus Im sure a hammy would snap.  :wackysmile:

You need to dial up "Twitter" and follow the Caps reporters/players.. Lots of good info there and the info (lines, etc) comes a lot sooner then waiting for a website to get updated..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 12, 2021, 10:32:15 PM Eastern

Saw a video of Orlov doing his offseason leg workouts yesterday.. Looks stupid hard. I'd break both knees doing the 1st set, plus Im sure a hammy would snap.  :wackysmile:

You need to dial up "Twitter" and follow the Caps reporters/players.. Lots of good info there and the info (lines, etc) comes a lot sooner then waiting for a website to get updated..


Is Twitter that game where you use your squidger to try and snap little discs (winks) into a hopper?    :huh:


Oh wait....that's Tiddlywinks
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 13, 2021, 09:08:20 AM Eastern

Is Twitter that game where you use your squidger to try and snap little discs (winks) into a hopper?    :huh:


Oh wait....that's Tiddlywinks


That's the one! Hope it breaks the boredom for ya!!  :raspberry:



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Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 13, 2021, 09:59:37 AM Eastern
The players are working out and the preseason schedule is known. Seems to me the team knows exactly when camp will start but is keeping it secret for some fucking reason.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 13, 2021, 04:20:48 PM Eastern
More boredom from Tiddlywinks!  :raspberry:  Regular Season Schedule + start times:


(https://i0.wp.com/novacapsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/E1A7540C-9C66-4A52-9840-34BB2BB5DC04.jpeg?ssl=1)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 13, 2021, 04:52:15 PM Eastern
i saw that, still waiting for other info


also, everything after febuary 2 is tentative as the players going to the olympics is still TBD
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 13, 2021, 07:55:37 PM Eastern
Pretty sure they're gonna have 3 weeks off, regardless if they go to the Olympics or not?
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday August 14, 2021, 02:00:49 PM Eastern
Nats are...still being the Nats.


Lost 5 in a row and 9/10.  They are striving hard to achieve the cellar position.  (One more loss could do it)


Philty had a good run and jumped into 1st, but then Atlanta has now won 8 of last 10 and jumped into 1st (actually identical record to Philthy)


Lucky Braves get to beat up on the Nats the next two games and then 3 vs Miami and then 3 vs Orioles, so I suspect they will manage to hold onto 1st place over the next 2 weeks.  These next 8 games are against three very week teams.


Yes, I know....who cares..., but it IS the BOREDOM thread :raspberry:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 14, 2021, 02:04:39 PM Eastern
Nats should've canned Davey last year, the team was falling apart before he got political and has only gotten worse sense


and it's the weekend man, test results  :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 14, 2021, 02:08:04 PM Eastern
hopefully this doesn't change all the game streams...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/14/tnt-will-broadcast-capitals-season-opener-vs-rangers/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday August 14, 2021, 06:46:20 PM Eastern
Nats should've canned Davey last year, the team was falling apart before he got political and has only gotten worse sense


and it's the weekend man, test results  :raised-eyebrow:


Hah.  I haven't touched it in two weeks - haven't really had a weekend in a while.  Work schedule is killing me.  FFS - I'm at work right NOW  :huh:   Heading home shortly.
Hoping to get a few minutes tomorrow to "play"
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday August 14, 2021, 06:49:41 PM Eastern
hopefully this doesn't change all the game streams...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/14/tnt-will-broadcast-capitals-season-opener-vs-rangers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/14/tnt-will-broadcast-capitals-season-opener-vs-rangers/)


Well at least I actually HAVE TNT and ESPN on my Dish service....so maybe I can actually watch the games from my recliner this year instead of work
....IF I ever leave work that is..


 :huh: maybe I should move the recliner to work  :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday August 14, 2021, 10:20:57 PM Eastern
Didn't we determine the TNT/ESPN stuff was only for National TV games?  :huh: Could be wrong, it was a while ago..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 14, 2021, 10:31:20 PM Eastern
Didn't we determine the TNT/ESPN stuff was only for National TV games?  :huh: Could be wrong, it was a while ago..
probably, just like how nbc games were. I wouldnt be surprised if this was a national game, the Rags have been making a lot of stupid comments, seems most are expecting this to be fight night
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 16, 2021, 12:00:47 PM Eastern
Indy was a clusterfuck yesterday, nascar must be proud
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 16, 2021, 12:44:10 PM Eastern
Didn't we determine the TNT/ESPN stuff was only for National TV games?  :huh: Could be wrong, it was a while ago..


 :( :'( :praying:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 16, 2021, 06:53:45 PM Eastern
Indy was a clusterfuck yesterday, nascar must be proud
No shit.. Run the oval or find somewhere else to run!
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 17, 2021, 05:12:01 PM Eastern
Well...they did it....


The Nats managed to lose 7 in a row and 9/10 to land in the cellar of the division.


Also helped the Braves stretch their division lead.


Way to go Nats!   :)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday August 17, 2021, 07:13:15 PM Eastern

Go Nats!  :)



Oh, and..
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Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 18, 2021, 04:55:17 PM Eastern
Go Nats!  :)



Oh, and..
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Great...NOW the players union will want to negotiate a piece of that pie

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 19, 2021, 08:23:38 PM Eastern
The Nats actually won a game.


The Orioles...oh fah.  With the loss today made it 15 in a row (losses)


Yesterday was the 14th losss in a row (yes, advance math there).... for the second time this season  (last performed by an MLB team in like 1936)


Think maybe Baltimore should run over to Williamsport, PA and maybe try and beat one of the Little league World series teams of 10-12 year olds.


Or....maybe not.   :snicker:







Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday August 20, 2021, 10:18:22 AM Eastern
that's that, the Caps have now officially lost Anderson and Lundquist. They are no longer the oldest team in the league.

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/20/henrik-lundqvist-announces-retirement/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/20/henrik-lundqvist-announces-retirement/)

I think they could now resign Chara and still not be the oldest team in the league.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 20, 2021, 11:52:03 AM Eastern
I had already counted the King out so...


Good for him - hope he enjoys his "retirement"


Nice to see the Rangers and Caps website comment on it....well, um.... maybe they'll get to it....someday.


Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 20, 2021, 11:53:36 AM Eastern
Nats won TWO in a row and Miami dropped the last four so Miami now back in the cellar


and....


who cares? :-|



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Friday August 20, 2021, 04:07:36 PM Eastern

Great...NOW the players union will want to negotiate a piece of that pie


Actually the way I read it was this money will up the value of teams allowing for the cap to go higher so the players can make more...


BUT... I'm not an accountant or lawyer by any means, so alot of verbage could've been misinterpreted  :huh:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday August 21, 2021, 01:27:01 PM Eastern
Nats Win!  Nats Win!  Nats Win!
 :banana: :banana: :banana:


Well...they DID win three in a row.  Beat the 1st place (NLC) Brewers for the 1st time this year.


Nice pitching by Corbin and timely hits by some young guys (and of course...Soto)


THey got a chance...  :huh: :lol:
only 15 games below .500 and 12.5 games back from the 1st place Braves with 41 games left to play   :raspberry:




Still bored here..


When do the Caps start camp? 

Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday August 21, 2021, 03:29:45 PM Eastern

Actually the way I read it was this money will up the value of teams allowing for the cap to go higher so the players can make more...


BUT... I'm not an accountant or lawyer by any means, so alot of verbage could've been misinterpreted  :huh:
technically yes, the cap is directly tied to league revenue. But I seriously doubt revenue from jersey adverts makes a difference in the cap.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday August 25, 2021, 07:35:44 PM Eastern
No Olympics for Kuzy.. No care from Mickey.  :snicker:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/25/report-evgeny-kuznetsov-will-not-be-allowed-to-participate-in-2022-olympics-after-appeals-falls-short/
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 26, 2021, 09:53:51 AM Eastern
No Olympics for Kuzy.. No care from Mickey.  :snicker:


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/25/report-evgeny-kuznetsov-will-not-be-allowed-to-participate-in-2022-olympics-after-appeals-falls-short/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/08/25/report-evgeny-kuznetsov-will-not-be-allowed-to-participate-in-2022-olympics-after-appeals-falls-short/)


I'm glad the appeals fell short.   Banned him for 4 years (for being a dumbass) and 4 years is what it should be. 
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday August 26, 2021, 10:16:44 AM Eastern
I saw the Kuzy thing the other day, didnt think anyone but him cared.

on the bright side, the Caps web site has finally added the preseason schedule to the the team calendar, not that we've known it for almost two months now. But when camp starts is still a secret
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday August 26, 2021, 06:49:23 PM Eastern
the Caps web site has finally added the preseason schedule to the the team calendar
Haven't seen the preseason schedule. When's the 1st game? 2 months till real hockey! Hope we don't shit the bed (again)  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 30, 2021, 08:29:54 AM Eastern
The preseason schedual was announced on July 15, which means the Caps have known when camp will start for some time now. The first preseason game is sept 26. Camp has to start at least a few days before that, and rookie camp is always at least a week before regular camp. So about two weeks from now, give or take a couple days. But it's a secret, Caps don't want to tell anyone, especially the fans.


and we do have a calander here, preseason has been up since it was announced. I've been waiting to fill in the rest of the regular season for an official announcement about whether or not the NHL is going to participate in the Olympics
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 30, 2021, 05:15:38 PM Eastern
Not official, but saw something from a reliable source saying it looks like they WILL be able to play in the Olympics..
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday August 30, 2021, 05:50:04 PM Eastern
Not official, but saw something from a reliable source saying it looks like they WILL be able to play in the Olympics..
Im sure its been a tough decision for Buttman. Stay consistent to his decision about Korea, or bow down to that Chinese money
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 01, 2021, 06:49:47 PM Eastern
Orlov keeping busy in the off season in his heavy metal rock band....



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 01, 2021, 08:20:43 PM Eastern
oofa, I hope thats a wig
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 01, 2021, 09:59:38 PM Eastern
oofa, I hope thats a wig


That's some random dude I spotted today in a the "official" music video for Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name of
from 1995 or something?


I came across it today and spotted "Orly" right away
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 02, 2021, 12:05:11 PM Eastern
No, that's definitely Orlov..  :wackysmile: :snicker:
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 02, 2021, 05:12:18 PM Eastern
Nats 15.0 games back with 30 games to play.


Gonna be one hell of a run.... :wackysmile:



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 02, 2021, 06:01:31 PM Eastern
Nats 15.0 games back with 30 games to play.


Gonna be one hell of a run.... :wackysmile:


maybe they can break the team record of 103 loses
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 02, 2021, 07:24:02 PM Eastern

maybe they can break the team record of 103 loses


Baltimore has lost 91 games.  ouch.


Speaking of B'more - WTH happened to DC? (the board member, not the city)


Hell, just looked it up - B'more went 47 and 115 in 2018



Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 03, 2021, 11:29:11 AM Eastern
for the Olympics in Korea, some of buttmans excuses were wrong time zone and no exposure. Not enough money should've been one too...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/03/nhl-nhlpa-approve-player-participation-in-2022-winter-olympics/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/03/nhl-nhlpa-approve-player-participation-in-2022-winter-olympics/)
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday September 03, 2021, 12:08:07 PM Eastern
Heard the Caps announced rookie camp date but can't find it? VGK starts Wed, Sept 15, so I imagine the Caps will be around then as well.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 03, 2021, 12:11:18 PM Eastern
this thread is getting a little long at 55 pages, I think before camp starts it will be retired to the other side and we'll start a new one
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 03, 2021, 05:52:30 PM Eastern
this thread is getting a little long at 55 pages, I think before camp starts it will be retired to the other side and we'll start a new one


well it has served us well in bored rantings of the bored boardees

R.I.P.
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 03, 2021, 05:59:50 PM Eastern

well it has served us well in bored rantings of the bored boardees

R.I.P.

there be will another thread for you to be bored in
Title: Re: the dedicated boredom thread for everyone... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 07, 2021, 08:51:26 PM Eastern
there be will another thread for you to be bored in


Cmon....I was just gonna rant in every GDT  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 21, 2021, 05:38:58 PM Eastern
It's not dead....It's just sleeping... :-X
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: Caps17201 on Tuesday September 21, 2021, 07:19:21 PM Eastern
 :yawn:
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 04, 2021, 07:41:53 PM Eastern
The Nationals managed to lose the last 5 games of the year to cement their place in the cellar of the division. :)


Could be worse.  We could still be Baltimore fans.  B'more managed to finish tied for dead last with the Diamondbacks with a 52-110 record which is .321 win percentage.  Ooh-Fah.


Zimmerman looks to be done.  Glad he got to win a series here.  Been with the Nats his whole career which is pretty rare these days.









Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: alta on Monday October 11, 2021, 10:13:20 PM Eastern
Mick!

well worth the hour...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7jrg861gqm8&t=3118s
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday October 12, 2021, 11:06:37 PM Eastern
Yep, legend for sure!
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday October 31, 2021, 02:15:10 PM Eastern
Beer & the Wheel:

The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel       
Beer required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture.       

Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed.       

The wheel was invented to get man to the beer and vice versa. These two were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups: Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement.       

Other men who were less skilled at hunting (called 'vegetarians' which was an early indian word meaning 'bad hunter') learned to live off the Conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hairdressing. This was the beginning of the liberal movement.       

Some of these liberal men “evolved” into women. Others became known as girlie-men. Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that Conservatives provided.         

Over the years Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the jackass for obvious reasons.

Modern Liberals like special flavored beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine spritzers or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: many liberal women have higher testosterone levels than their men.         

Most college professors, social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, film makers in Hollywood, group therapists and community organizers are liberals. Liberals meddled in our national pastime and invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat.

Conservatives drink real beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are members of the military, big game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, engineers, corporate executives, athletes, airline pilots, and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own companies hire other Conservatives who want to work for a living.         

Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.

Here ends today's lesson in world history. It should be noted that a liberal may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to this post.         

A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth of this history that it will be shared immediately to other true believers and also to just irritate a bunch of liberals.         

And there you have it. Let your next action reveal your true self, I'm going to grab a few beers and grill some steaks! Right after I forward this message.
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 01, 2021, 10:48:14 AM Eastern
Beer & the Wheel:


Funny.  I copied and pasted to send this in an email and my spell checker (who must be a liberal) wanted to capitalize indian.  I am not all that great at grammar, but should it be capitalized when it's an adjective?


I get it if you are talking about a race as American Indian, but what about indian moccasins?  And to take it further, would you capitalize the English if used as an adjective like english language?  What about brussels sprouts?  What about french fries?
And I suppose to be PC....it should be Native American Indian... I am assuming so liberatards don't confuse them with peoples from India who immigrated to America.



Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday November 16, 2021, 06:53:27 PM Eastern
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Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 29, 2021, 12:24:51 PM Eastern
https://youtu.be/BeskbiJjCXI (https://youtu.be/BeskbiJjCXI)



Visiting family during Thanksgiving always makes me think of this....

Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 12:53:16 PM Eastern
Nine perimeter folks to my immediate household tested positive for Covid in the last two weeks.
My son's girlfriend and both her parents have Covid.  None of these three are "vaccinated."  It was the mom first (Christmas eve, who is now recovered, then the dad, then the daughter (the girlfriend).  They got it from one of the other sisters (who does not live at home, but Mom babysits their baby).  Mom was the sickest but by no means ever in any danger or any symptoms beyond normal cold or "regular" flu.  Dad had aches and fever - bad backaches.  Daughter (21 years old - the girfriend to my son) had mild stuffy head symptoms but no never fever or aches.  She had mild symptoms for about 4 days but now cleared up.  The mom and dad are early-mid 50's.


My daughter in law, (30 years old) has had all her vaccines and boosters and now COvid for the 2nd time in the past...year.  She is currently somewhat miserable with flu like symptoms, but nothing dangerous at this point.  Her 5 year old (my grandson) does not have it, but the 5 month old baby does.  But then, I would think it would be difficult for a breastfeeding infant not to get it (or any other illness) from mom.  Dad (also vaxed) does not have it (nor did he get it the last time).  My daughter in law thinks she got it from her best friend who she sees daily.  Best friend, her husband and their 9 year old ALL have Covid.  The parents are vaxed, 9 year old not.


My wife and one son (not vaxed) had Covid last Christmas...which they got from his girlfriend.  Myself and the other two sons all in the same household did NOT get it, despite living together and sharing space.  We are not careless about protocols, but we live our lives pretty much as normal as society permits.  (Okay...three boys aged 18, 20, 20, so ....TWO of them are completely careless about protocols an one somewhat careful)


I am not trying to generate a political statement or create an argument, or draw any country-wide statistic from this, only stating how the actual Covid illness (not the REACTION TO Covid) has affected my immediate family....because I know all yuns care about us so much  8)


Also, a business associate of mine - his whole family of 5 had covid starting around Christmas day.  THey are all vaxed.  None of them were too badly sick. 


Anyway, my ingnorant and arrogant stance on this is....Covid affects different people differently and is a greater threat to some than others  (JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER DISEASE known to man).  The two in my household who have had Covid are the two who are sick or get illnesses most often in the last 15 years.  The other three of us are very rarely sick with even a cold and 2/3 have never ever had the flu.  (I had it 20+ years ago)   I don't get the (regular) flu vaccine because I don't think it is necessary for me.  My daughter in law who has now had Covid twice, despite being fully vaxed, is sick ALL the time.  SHe always gets colds, etc.


Maybe some have better immune systems than others.  Maybe cause as kids we went to public schools in Fairfax County were all exposed to each others illnesses and developed our immune systems properly.  (not to mention they actually taught real school subjects back then too)


I believe people need to (and should be allowed to) weigh the risks based on their own situations and decide for themselves what is the best course of action for them.  I don't think we should be cavalier about this or disregard others' situations which WE will certainly impact with our actions, but that goes with just about every aspect of life.  I don't feel I should judge others for them what is right for them and dictate how they should act, but then I don't believe anyone but me can decide what is right for me.  Everyone's situation is different so you have to treat each differently.


Good heavens...how long til the next Cap game.


Go Caps.







Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 01:06:01 PM Eastern
I distinctly remember back in 2019 the “professionals” were telling us that millions likely had gotten the wuhan flu and not known it because of mild to very mild symptoms thus thinking in was the normal influenza

and you are the only one I’ve personally met that has had the cobid in their family

from what I’ve read, for the vast majority it’s no worse than the normal flu, there are outliers for everything


hope everyone is feeling better for the game on Friday
Title: Re: the non family friendly boredom thread for Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday February 22, 2022, 10:24:24 PM Eastern
I’ll just leave this here since it’s political….




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