Round 1; Matchup 5: Commander Nate vs opiejeanne
by PhiSlamma on Jan 9, 2012 1:00 PM PST
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Forty hours in photoshop.
In the fifth installment of the first round we have our first female enter the arena. So far all the matchups have generated quite a lot of posts and fun, so hopefully CommNate and Opie can keep it going. Winner of this match meets Welch in the second round. Polling goes till the 11th, when the next matchup will be posted.
I really dont know who is going to win this one, especially after the ridiculously close race between DoV and I. Lets see those self-promoting posts at their finest.
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Commander Nate is really happy to see Opiejeanne.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Jan 9, 2012 1:02 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I think you can, but IT will be HARD.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Jan 9, 2012 2:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think so too.
I take nothing for granted. He’s a great guy, a great poster, and people will vote for whom they wish.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
sorry Opie, but I gotta go with my boy CommNate
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
I guess I am going to have to bake a whole lot of cookies next time I come south.
We should have a meet-up. We’ll be down in March.
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by opiejeanne on Jan 9, 2012 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm willing to bet that OpieJeanne is a fighter.
And one that is not afraid to fight dirty either. I have sisters, I know.
In short, OpieJeanne gets my vote.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
I don't know anything about Opiejeanne....
Which doesn’t bode well for her chances of getting my vote..
you had it right the first time
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
Oh go away. I like Commander Nate as much as the next guy
who happens to be… you. Something you’d like to confide?
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go away???
I was letting him know that you’re, in fact, a woman. next time I’ll just let him think you’re a man, especially now that I’m not getting any cookies!!! :)
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, I misread his comments. Duh. (I'm really sleepy)
I guess you’re back on the cookie list.
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SCORE!!!
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"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Hahahaha!
I was just looking around for a gif, and trying to remember how to post them here, because I almost never use them.
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Noooooo!
I got one to work, but I am not sure what I did because all of the advice I was given did not seem to apply to what I was working with.
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It's just the same as a picture.
Just gotta make sure you’re linking to your own hosting account (photobucket or whatever) so that it doesn’t get taken down.
At least, that is, until SOPA goes into effect. Then we’re all screwed.
Captain, there are doubt''s...
You mentioned it
Now you’re on the NDAA list…wait…now I’m f***ed too!
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 8:26 AM PST up reply actions
it is lopsided?
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
Right leg is bending more than the left is all.
Besides, looks pretty good to me either way.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 10, 2012 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
you'll have to excuse DOV
his first instinct when he looks at a woman is to make sure she has proper child bearing hips. He’s what one may call a connoisseur on the matter.
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 10, 2012 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Good thought.
I had not taken that into consideration.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 11, 2012 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
In Photobucket
I copy the direct code, and paste it into the pop-up window from clicking on the tree icon.
Do you know CommanderNate, though?
He’s a fine fellow, a very fine fellow.
You should vote for one of us.
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Ok, it's finally up and I'm going to post my shameless request that you choose ME!!!!
before I read anything anyone has written about me or Nate, so I don’t lose my nerve.
I was so nervous about this competition, YES, THIS COMPETITION!!! that I didn’t sleep at all last night. And 3am is a hell of an hour to start reading “The Hunger Games”, in a feeble hope that it would put me to sleep. Quite the contrary. So, I haven’t had any caffeine and I’m loopy from lack of sleep.
Well, a little loopier than usual.
How do I compare to CommanderNate?
I’m pretty sure I’ve been an Angels fan longer than Commander Nate has been alive.
I share more dumb stories than anyone else on this site, and I was sober for most of them
I’m one of the ladies: you want to encourage us, right? (and anyone who calls me a lady will get a smack)
I’m a decent cook: I know that bacon makes everything better. Yeah, I know what you guys like, and I love to torment you with stories about what I cook every night.
I’m a cheap date: half a margarita and I’m dancing on the table.
I’m also a happy drunk, which should count for something
I love red. I wear it almost all the time.
I wear my Angels hat up here in Mariners territory All The Time, and when I go to a game either here or in Oakland I wear the hat AND the shirt. I REPRESENT!
I wore my Halos Heaven Rally Rat t-shirt when Rex posed with me for a picture at Spring Training last year.
I smuggled a corgi into Canada last Friday, which makes me a corgi smuggler! Who else can claim such a thing?
I am exiled to the Pacific Northwest and only see the sun for 8 weeks a year. That should entitled me to at least a couple of “pity votes”.
There’s probably a lot more I could say but I’ll think of it later.
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by opiejeanne on Jan 9, 2012 1:28 PM PST reply actions 9 recs
Hey lady, a good smack or a bad smack?
After this off-season, I have no recollection of this Del Ninja character we used to discuss.
A lot of both.
After this off-season, I have no recollection of this Del Ninja character we used to discuss.
Not a single euphemism there.
except maybe smuggle. I did cross an international border with a corgi, and had lunch at Al Capone’s old smuggling outpost.
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Do you suppose Al was smuggling Corgis too?
There used to be tunnels that ran from the pub under the international border, and they used them to smuggle whiskey into Washington during Prohibition.
Maybe they picked up a shipment of Corgis for the return trip.
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Smuggling corgis across borders...
…pretty sure that puts you in the same bracket as Old Libby Windsor. That’s probably worth a vote, which is more than ’er Maj has ever had.
I see red people
I was going to say that I was grateful that she
didn’t smuggle them in her knickers.
But that would be impolite.
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The only person who gets to journey in the Royal undercarriage...
…is Big Phil the Greek
I see red people
not too impressed with the mariners/oakland
I rock Angels red hat/shirt year round in Boston…. go to games at Fenway and watch ehm in faux irish pubs….. that means i have to deal with more pink hats than most and those are the worst
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 9, 2012 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
I know it's worse for you
but I do what I can.
Mostly it’s the Boston fans HERE that annoy me.
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by opiejeanne on Jan 9, 2012 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
if i cared enough to rec a comment I would for that
At least the pinkhatters i deal with are offset by a fairly large population of legit fans (believe it or not there are some including my best baseball bud), I bet out there you guys got a bunch of phonies who still believe that paplebon is the best closer in the league
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 9, 2012 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe I should mention that I got married as a teenager
and 42 years later I’m still a teenager in my head (and still married to that guy), although recently I notice that I have matured a bit and now I think I’m about 19. I met David in my Freshman year at Cal Poly Pomona and I just can’t seem to get rid of him.
I went back to college 3 years later and graduated cum laude, in 3 years. BA in Music. Jazz band, orchestra, choir, etc. Piano, clarinet, etc.
After which I worked as a professional musician when I could find work (I am nothing special, don’t get excited), taught music at a Catholic school (the nuns lied to me. yes, they did), worked a variety of fun but meaningless jobs, and in 1995 I opened my own business. I’d been making costumes and clothing for people for years but not officially. I know what it’s like to own a company and run it, so you should vote for…. sorry, I’ve been hearing this so much recently. Anyway, I had clients but there are dead seasons, and the first three months the company just coasted along after an initial flurry of orders, and then there was this one costume,
remember this was 1995 (and these are young teenagers). Across the bay from San Francisco. After that he phone never stopped ringing (because dance studios are full of strange people).
Among my regular clients were a dozen dance studios, bread and butter for a business like this, but also ice skaters, roller skaters, several cabaret performers, swing dancers, a theater in SF, The Golden State Warrior Girls, and the Chocolate Chippendales. My work has appeared on the posters for national skating championships, in the Raiderettes calendar, (safe for work)
and always got great reviews in the SF Chronicle even if the show was a bust. I produced several hundred costumes every year, by myself.
When we moved back to Southern California I sold the business and retired, although I did still crank out a couple hundred costumes and clothing for dancers once I got back but I really am retired now.
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by opiejeanne on Jan 10, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like an ex girlfriend of mine in the 80s
I think Opie is trying to sway my vote in her direction.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
Her name is Roxanne
and the photo didn’t do her justice, not by a long shot. The woman was gorgeous.
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have you ever done an Irish Dancing Dress?
my wife wants to do one i am not so sure about it
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
I've never done one
I know they are pretty expensive to buy because I thought about dropping off my business card at a place in SF and looked into what was involved in making one.
Your daughter already takes classes, right?
My girls took a couple of months of Step Dancing from a young man who was part of the San Francisco Ballet; can’t remember his name now. They loved it but they were too busy to go into SF for classes on a regular basis.
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dresses range from 600 - 4000 most costing $1200
and that is solo dresses
school dresses are only $250
she has been in it a few years now and is getting to the solo dress level.
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
it is crazy
and those are tame
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
which one is the wife?
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
none
my daughter dances
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
and none are my daughter
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
but the probability is approaching 1
Captain, there are doubt''s...
by Match Day 5 on Jan 12, 2012 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Wow. I didn't realize that I was so spectacularly
unspectacular.
I think I’ll go read the second book in the set and check in later.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
The Hunger Games books rock!!
I read all three in a short amount of time recently. Katniss is awesome.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
I really did not sleep at all last night.
And I really did pick up that book at 3am, and finished at 8am.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
If I had not already given you my vote, I would be giving it to you now.
I love anyone that enjoys books. Females especially.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
Sorry, CommNate, but Opie's my bud.
Plus she’s also a Monty Python fan!!!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Let's see if this works.
its the icon directly to the right of the chain icon
which is directly to the right of the " icon, which is directly to the right of the S icon, which is directly to the right of the I icon, which is directly to the right of the B icon
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
Ok, I suck much less.
But I think I should apologize for posting this exhibition of … not sure how to describe this.
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opie, has anyone told you that you resemble Rex Hudler
you get my vote for the Hudler semblance.
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jan 9, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
No, and I am thinner than this picture makes me look.
Man, it was hot that day, even under the shade-cloth.
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I have got to vote Commander Nate
As we share a name, and he’s had my back at MLBTR. Also, very welcoming when I initially joined HH.
Though Opie is awesome.
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
but we love you still!!!
….ladybug is your campaign manager, I see…
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on Jan 9, 2012 4:09 PM PST up reply actions
of course!
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Opie wins on style. Nate wins on substance.
In this case, I vote substance.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
old school vs. new school
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
substance.....
such a loaded word
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 9, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Took me way to long to get this joke
……. i guess i should put the beer down
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 9, 2012 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Or not abused enough at times?
Location and situation depending of course.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
this is hard
neither of you voted for me
need to see what CommNate Posts
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
i wish you did
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The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 9, 2012 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
OH geez, how did that happen?
I told you I was going to vote for you and I thought I did.
I am sorry.
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i forgive you and will vote for you
because i fear my mother and all women
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 9, 2012 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That's a good DOV.
No really, vote for the one you think deserves it.
wink, wink.
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also your a badass Smuggler like Davos Seaworth
May i call you the Corgi Knight?
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
Corgi Countess
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Sure. Or maybe Dame.
The dog is currently on Vancouver Island. A caper planned and assisted by several adults and many goats.
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Damn Corgi!
Oh, uh… “Dame.” Heh, nevermind…
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry
I wanna know what: do people think the whited-out tab is?
Captain, there are doubt''s...
by Match Day 5 on Jan 9, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Planned Parenthood
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
work email was open
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
My Little Pony fanfic site.
DOV is a Brony.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Jan 9, 2012 2:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
THAT SHIT
IS JUST WRONG
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
This isn't you on the right with the curlers in?
I see red people
by The Limey on Jan 9, 2012 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yet so funny.
I may just have something wrong with me, though.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
I have a feeling this tournament is gonna create some epic grudges...
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
DOV is holding grudges
and he won!
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
He had plenty of family votes to inflate his numbers, though.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
It will be interesting, to be sure.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
and you created it. Minus 20 points for you!
nah, I think 99.9% of us can handle it. DOV is the 0.1%
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
I can see him getting his can of mace right now...
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
if there is one thing i never have is a grudge
life is too short to hold them
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
reply fail to the boner thread
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
by ladybug on Jan 9, 2012 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Dude, DOV is comin' out of nowhere with the ground game
Who do you have managing your campaign?
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
Tim TEBOW
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
holding grudges DOV???
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
should i?
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
I vote OPIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
come on…..
She got into a boner debate with mayhem. You can’t get much cooler than that!
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
by ladybug on Jan 9, 2012 2:33 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
yes you DID!!
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
by ladybug on Jan 9, 2012 2:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha...i honestly have no idea when that was or what it entailed.
What was my stance on boners?
Wait, don’t answer that.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Jan 9, 2012 2:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
it started out that way
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
And it continues in that particular vein, I see.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
anything to keep it going
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Screw boners.
"Lose your pants and only good things can happen."-MayhemInTheHood
by Mayheminthehood on Jan 9, 2012 3:08 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I thought something was missing......
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
or against them?
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Always.
I consider a standing duty to do so.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
Nope.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
tell your sister to get in here and vote for opie
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
I will.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
sorry, brain fart with the name...but she used to lurk here a while ago
I met her and af015 at a game. I sent you the pic of us with redfloyd and Mrs RF
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Her real name is Becka.
I don’t think she has an HH handle currently, but she did once upon a time.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
LOL BONERS ARE HILARIOUS
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
by red floyd on Jan 9, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
on an unrelated note, opie
what’d you think of The Hunger Games? I enjoyed the shit out of the first book. second book, a little less, but still liked it. and the 3rd book, although very different, I still liked. I know most people didn’t like the 3rd book, but I was ok with it.
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
I liked the first book,
I remember the short story, “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, and this is basically that same story but expanded and with an explanation of how things came to be. It also reminded me of a short story that appeared in Playboy many years ago, about using hunger to demoralize and eventually destroy an occupied people. Chilling.
I haven’t gotten very far into the second book, on the fifth page right now.
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lier
no one reads Playboy
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
Women do.
After we take a good look at the goods and decide if we’re hotter. I used to win those comparisons.
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by opiejeanne on Jan 9, 2012 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I thought it was depressing, but this takes the idea of a lottery to select a set of champions
who are then sent into an arena to kill each other.
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"The Lottery" was depressing, but the Hunger Games books go even farther.
Kids killing kids for the “sport” of the Capital dwellers. Really just an exercising of the Capital’s powers on the Districts. Kinda scary.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
Have you read "Little Brother" by Cory Doctorow?
A friend lent me his copy, but it’s available online for free.
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I have not. I will put it on my "to read" list.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
Authoritarian state vs. bunch of bright teenagers.
I had to get out the map, though, because it’s set in San Francisco and he describes routes that the main characters take, and they’re just not quite right. I spent 9 years in the East Bay, and a lot of time driving into SF so I knew something was screwy. For one thing, Portrero Hill is not where he thinks it is.
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Creative license at work, clearly.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
Oh yeah, I get that.
It wouldn’t have bothered me if I hadn’t been all over that area, and I got a little confused.
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exacary
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Ok, finished book #2
and a few pages in realized that Capitol is Rome, not long before the empire fell. The author really smacks you over the head with it, stopping just short of using the term “vomitorium”.
The second book makes me aware that this is Young Adult literature, which I did not feel so much in the first book.
The ending of book 2 makes use of a Deus ex Machina, in a literary way as well as an actual way. I like it.
Onward, to the final book.
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The last book is unlike the first two.
Good, but different.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 10, 2012 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
just noticed the title of the poll
hahahaha
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I consider DoV over Phi the first real upset
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jan 9, 2012 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
me too
especially since Phi is the mastermind of this whole dealio
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
and then is eliminated in the opening round
turrible, just turrible
"Two-thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Peter Bourjos" ~ markinca
I want cookies... I vote for Opiejeanne!
12/8/11!!! What a day!
by stuck in Romania on Jan 9, 2012 2:38 PM PST reply actions
Pretty sure me and Commander Nate share a birthday
So I have to go with him.
CJ Wilson is OUR douche now!
my mom....which her vote has been summoned
as well as the other females that I have the email addys to
GIRL POWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
There aren't enough wimmens on this site if I rely on just them
gotta figure out how to appeal to the guys.
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this
how i beat PhiSlamma
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 9, 2012 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Princlple dictates
I give this two recs. I am a pig.
Unlike this cat, my love for the LAA will never die.
by NathanielS on Jan 9, 2012 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That's it!
That’s exactly what I looked like, except I had a less poofy haircut and I still have better ankles than she does. Other than that, I think she’s incredibly sexy.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
you lose nate
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
False
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
or rather
Anne loses to Christina
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
In that case, I am soooo there to comfort her
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
can't wait to see her as Catwoman
I’m still not sold she can pull it off
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
On Yahoo, there were pics of her in an all-black suit a while back.
tight enough to look good without being a second skin. It looked good on her.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
tight black leather will look good on any woman who has a good figure
still not sold
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
I am optimistic.
If nothing else, the visuals will be nice.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
yeah, I'm optimistic too
Nolan is 2-2 with the Bat films, so until he does a bad one I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
Do I have to pick just one?
Can’t I have both?
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
lets be honest here
you probably couldn’t even handle one of them
:)
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
Doesn't mean I am unwilling to give it a try at both.
Even if I fail, i still would consider myself a winner.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
very true
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by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 9, 2012 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
her in "Love and other Drugs" +1
but everything else -1
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
she was good in Brokeback Mountain
and she’s got great boobs
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by ladybug on Jan 9, 2012 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Let's not pretend we're posting these because of their acting abilities, DOV
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
did i mention her acting in a movie
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
Anne Hathaway is such a two-face.
Sometimes she’s hotter than hot, sometimes, not so much. Loved her in Havoc though.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
by halofolife on Jan 9, 2012 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
so true
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
boobs
but that’s my campaign strategory
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
by ladybug on Jan 9, 2012 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, I've got 'em.
Maybe I should post a photo of when I was cute.
I don’t know how hard it will be to find.
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I voted for my fellow Pisces...3/9
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on Jan 9, 2012 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
what kind of cookies?
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on Jan 9, 2012 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
When's your birthday?
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
I could be wrong but I swore we both had a birthday on the infamous K-Mo leg break game
CJ Wilson is OUR douche now!
Same weekend
30th here. In the past I’ve tried to drag it out for as long as possible. I reconsidered that after K-Mo.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks, brah!
I hope you get un-banned.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
hmmm
Tough one..The awesome posting marine or The awesome posting boner arguing opie..I don’t know any female that has been an angel fan longer than 15+ years..40 is amazing!! Opie wins my vote
me and the wonder dog got high!
by YOUknowulovetheIE on Jan 9, 2012 2:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Wow! Most of the people I know, regardless of gender, who have been Angels fans for more than 10 years
Are here on this site.
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F*** Mondays
Before I get started on my campaign, I’d like to say that it is unfair to match me up against someone’s mom (pretty sure opie has said she has kids on here before). Having a mom myself, I know how awesome they are and how inappropriate it is to get into an argument with them, especially when they are other people’s moms. Any sort of negativity or criticism against them is socially unacceptable and therefore I will be forced to run a positive campaign. I will be filing a protest about this injustice in the near future with the SBN Poster’s Association. Plus, I like cookies.
AHEM
Reasons to vote for me (Commander_Nate):
1) Consistency: My weekday routine has hardly varied over the past 2.5 years and largely revolves around HH. I wake up, go back to sleep for 15 minutes, wake up again, shower, drink a breakfast shake, tie my shoes and go to work. Upon arriving, I immediately go to HH (usually before checking for work) and leave it open in a browser tab all day. I would not be surprised if there are some days when I’m responsible for like 10% of the comment traffic. I take HH, the Angels, boner jokes and other such tomfoolery very seriously. It is an honor to contribute as much as possible to this place where we all spend our workdays.
2) Foreign Correspondent: I hold the self-appointed position of “HH Japanese Baseball Guy,” which, yes, is kind of strange to me too. I dunno what it is, but ever since the WBC became a thing, I have become increasingly interested in following the world’s second biggest league and sharing that information with you all when relevant. I am trying to expand this fandom to Korea and elsewhere as well. This growing hobby of mine is kinda difficult to have, since I have to rely on translated news and untranslated video streams from sometimes shady places (thank you anti-virus software). I guess it boils down to a serious obsession with baseball and the fact that it is rarely reported on over here so I feel a strong need to know. Plus, I would like to see the Angels nab the next “big thing” to come across the Pacific, wouldn’t you?
3) Contributions to the Advancement of Scioscialism: Now, obviously the continued expansion of our beloved philosophy is a team effort, but I did create this highly effective campaign poster for use as official state propaganda against the imperialist pigs of Boston, New York and Texas. I also organized this pitchfork campaign over the FO’s horrible idea to “honor” Derek Jeter for his 3000th hit on our turf. You may remember this caused a bit of a shitstorm that ended with our own Quad Fin Rider having a phone conversation with someone from the Angels’ brass. All of this I did for you, HHers.
4) LULZ: I like to think I do my part in contributing to the hilarious, sports bar-style atmosphere of this place by crackin’ wise fairly often. I know I had a few good ones this past year (the “you are now free to lose about the country” comment comes to mind), but for some reason the search feature seems to be malfunctioning so I can’t link at the moment. (Rev, are they updating this or something?)
5) Other: Let’s see, what else. I have worn a full-sized Angels flag as a cape to multiple playoff games whilst getting uproariously drunk. If I can find where I saved the pics I will post one. My friend also swears that I yelled at Pedro Gomez of that one channel for being a Boston homer as we were leaving OC Sports Grill several years ago, but I still don’t know if I believe it was him. Also, my first legally bought alcoholic beverage came from one of the beer carts in the RF Pavillion…a moment I shall always cherish.
In short, I like the Angels and I like to party as evidenced below (me on the left).
More importantly, I like to win and would consider it an honor and a challenge to do battle with Jedi Master Welch in the next round. VOTE COMMANDER_NATE!!!
(And good luck to you, Opie!)
May the most premium CERA be with you all.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:08 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
if only you were opie, I'd vote for you
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Damn! You are awesome.
And some of the awesomeness is the same awesomeness exuded by me, as well.
I too check HH before I put on my shoes in the morning, heck, I do it in my pj’s, before breakfast.
But you got Quad Fin Rider in trouble with the FO? With that poster? Massive awesomeness!
Heck, I’d vote for you if I weren’t running against you.
Oh wait, next up against the winner is Matt Welch? I ….. will have to think about this.
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Oh, and I yelled at a player once.
but it was an Oakland Warrior. Stupid dribbler found himself at the goal with no one guarding it and he was just going to wait for one of his teammates to come down so he could pass it.
There was a lull in the noise and I yelled “SHOOT THE BALL”!
He looked startled, and put it in the hoop.
That is the WORST basketball team on the planet, and I wouldn’t have been there if they hadn’t comped me the tickets.
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I hate it when people on the field don't do what we tell them
So annoying!
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
Hahahaha!
They had just acquired this player named Mugsy Bogue, wonderful player, really short, and he was the only thing not putting us to sleep.
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ROFL
At least he could say he was born with that name, unlike “World Peace.”
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
Artest? I don't know what to think of him.
Oh, I misspelled his name: Muggsy Bogues. Oakland didn’t hang onto Muggsy for long, just that season.
I made an opening night costume, a tear-away, for the Warrior Girls, it was cute and the strip-tease got their director fired.
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That's pretty awesome
Behind the scenes pwnage is the best.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
Got the FO in trouble with QFR actually from what I understand
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Does he have pull?
I am in desperate need of sleep right now, and can’t remember a lot of stuff.
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I think it had something to do with what he wrote in his e-mail to them
He mentioned possible security risks created by angry, irrational NYY bandwagoners or something.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
sounded just like a politician...
You made nice with the mommies, made nice with Jedi Master Welch, made nice with Opie….in short you covered all bases just like a politician!!! LOL
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on Jan 9, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
I gots primary fever
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
And yes, I have three kids.
Two of whom are daughters and whose photos have been drooled over by quite a few of the people here.
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That must have been before my time
Usually, I remember important details like this.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
You joined the same year I did.
This was taken last week, in Perth.
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by opiejeanne on Jan 10, 2012 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Your daughter's a MERMAID?
Yeah, you got my vote.
by TheKingfish on Jan 10, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
that explains alot
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 10, 2012 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
I was going to ask this exact same question
Australia is a land of many wonders, it seems.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
I have a cousin Beverly that dances professionally.
She has been in sat least one Broadway show (don’t know which) and has done a few stints on cruise ships as well. She is not only talented, but beautiful to boot.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 10, 2012 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
Beth was in NYC for a month in her senior year at UCI, on an exchange program
Part of the program was to send these students to masses of auditions while they were there. If they didn’t have an audition, they were expected to attend class at NYU. They lived in the Village, four to a room. She spent most of her time in class that month because there weren’t as many auditions as expected, and she was not hired for any of them, but she did get a callback for “Grease”. She sang “Chicago, Illinois” from Victor Victoria; she’s typed as the “blond comedienne”, like Judy Holliday in “Born Yesterday”. She didn’t get any farther than the callback and had to catch a plane back the next day.
She sang it for us in the car on the way home from the airport and I nearly drove off the rode I was laughing so hard.
That was in the Winter quarter, 2001. Every day she and the rest of the girls walked past the Trade Center, and every day they walked past a fire station a block away, and the firemen would flirt with them. The last day the firemen talked them into taking a picture with all of these singers and dancers and actresses. I think everyone knows about that fire station, everyone knows what happened to those firemen.
I don’t have a copy. I wish I did.
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At least your daughter has her memories.
The Egyptians believed that as long as you were not forgotten, you never truly are gone. I happen to think that belief is a pretty good one, too.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 11, 2012 12:28 AM PST up reply actions
Sweet sideburns bro
you got my vote.
by Halowitz on Jan 9, 2012 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh
They come in handy occasionally.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 8:28 AM PST up reply actions
Im going with Opie because she lives in the mountains too (At least I think)
"Baseball is beautiful. It is the only sport in which you can fail 70% of the time and still be considered the greatest player"
I've been to a mountain...
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
I've seen a mountain
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
I have seen the top of the mountain
When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs
by ItCouldHappen on Jan 9, 2012 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, but what did he see?
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
a pope shitting in the woods?
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
by ladybug on Jan 9, 2012 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Perhaps. I would also have accepted "the other side of the mountain."
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
I'd like to take 'chicken crossing the road' for $500, Alex
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
And the answer is:
Why?
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
sorry. "because the stadium is there" is the correct answer
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Silly me.
I now feel embarrassment at messing that up.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
nah, that was a toughie
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Thanks.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
corrrect answer would be
what is “because the stadium is there”?
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on Jan 9, 2012 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
ummm, that's what I said up ^^^there
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Beats chicken crossing a mobius strip.
To get to the other… uh… uh… oh forget it
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
That's one circular joke there, Red.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 10, 2012 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
that's twisted
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Indeed.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 11, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
They better
They’re up against bulldozers and shotguns and ish.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
Going back to the cabin one night,
I wished I had a shotgun. That summer there were bears everywhere.
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Arrowhead. Im a local student at Rim.
"Baseball is beautiful. It is the only sport in which you can fail 70% of the time and still be considered the greatest player"
by Halos2011champs on Jan 9, 2012 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
My first scrimmage as a Frosh football player at San Bernardino High School in '89,
Was against Rim High School. I remember laughing my ass off, for two reasons. First off, the Rim kids were complaining about the heat (it was only 94, for Berdoo in August, that’s chilly), and secondly, their biggest offensive lineman was like five-eight, and 210 LBS. Our smallest Samoan offensive lineman’s little sister was that big, and stronger!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Our FB team has had its glory days. More recently, they went pretty far in CIF I believe semi finals.
I would not doubt they hated the heat though. I cant stand heat. 94 is death heat to mountain folk. We also have notoriously small players too. although we have grown form Five-Eight. But with all that said, Ski team is where the party is.
"Baseball is beautiful. It is the only sport in which you can fail 70% of the time and still be considered the greatest player"
by Halos2011champs on Jan 10, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
We pick up the Mountain News every time we are in town.
We have followed the football team that way and online for several years.
When we lived in Castro Valley, there was a ‘heat wave’ in SF that sent people to the emergency rooms. I think it was 75-77 degrees, and people were really suffering. We had just moved up from Riverside and couldn’t wrap our heads around it.
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right around the corner.
The cabin is on 189, between Agua Fria and Blue Jay. It’s less than 1/4 mile to Jensen’s.
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I'm interview for a PT job at Bear Valley Community Hospital
in the morning, so there’s a chance I’ll be up that way quite a bit..
Faith Focus Finish
good luck!!
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
call 'em strippers. It gets their attention better
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
There is a difference.
Strippers get nekkid, exotic dancers do not.
Truth be told, the girls in the troop were dull dull dull. Wouldn’t let me put fringe or feathers or rhinestones nor nothin’ on the costumes I made them. The guys, though, they knew what it was all a-bout.
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I may have to get my future wife to get in contact with you
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 9, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
I could probably find the patterns
just finding the right fabrics could be tough. This is not Los Angeles, there is no Garment District.
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you'll be here in March.
I’ll hopefully have some new stuff to show you…..my new at home business venture
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
nope
still having problems. I’ll email you later with my whining
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Bummer. I hope you feel better soon.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
meh....some have it worse.
but thanks
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Just know you are not forgotten by us.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
:-D I appreciate that
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Everyone needs a cheering section.
Maybe not all the time, but sometimes it makes a difference.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
I'm no designer but
fabric doesn’t seem that important to me. Just go without it.
Captain, there are doubt''s...
customers
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
Don't all men like boobies?
had to post the Bill Murray staples line from “Scrooged” when the grip couldn’t get small antlers to stick to the church mouse.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
I live in the Pacific NW
So you have my sympathies Opie.
But I gotta go with Comm Nate. Say NO to DJ3k!
"I have something 95 percent of all those All-Stars only wish they had: a World Series ring. If I had to choose between that and being an All-Star, it would be no contest. I’d grab the gold ring and never look back." -Tim Salmon
God luck to both contestants.
I gotta go. But I will talk to my sister for you, Opie.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
I enjoy both Commander Nate's and Opiejeanne's comments on HH...
…but I have to vote for Opiejeanne. A hardcore Angels fan and she has great taste in books?! It’s no contest. :)
I voted for CommNate
because I can tell he’s not a democrat.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
Barry would be ashamed to be called a GOP'er these days.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Yeah, not my fault my party seems to have lost its collective mind.
These days I get called a RINO by these young whippersnappers with trust funds.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
don't worry. I'm taking names
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
LOL...Nixon had his list too....
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on Jan 9, 2012 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
Opie, what about being in a band?
c’mon, there have to some “almost famous” type stories that could score cool points.
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
Yeah, I was in a band.
In college a guy named Rick Barton and I put together a band, and our lead singer was a cute blond named Kathy who was in Kentucky Fried Movie; she was sort of a Jane Russell look-alike, IIRC but I don’t know if her scenes were cut from the final product or not. We played a few gigs, then everybody graduated included the twins who played bass and drums and it got tough to keep it together. They all lived in Pomona and I lived in Riverside, and Rick kept making me fire the drummers (prior to the twins).
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
You went to highschool in Riverside in the early 60s?
I wonder if you knew my dad. He was the senior class president at Poly in ’65.
I went to Temple City HS.
And after I got married we lived in Riverside for 23 years, so I might know your dad just because of that.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
I too play an instrument
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 10, 2012 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
OT -- Darvish is asking for 5 yrs/$100MM
bruhahahahaha….yeah, Pujols is overpaid….right. Bet the Ranger FO was happy to see those numbers. Here
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
lol
texas sucks
The neighbor is a cranky irish expat. He if wanted no snakes, he shoulda stayed in Ireland.
-Moondoggy
So hey...
Couldn’t the Angels have put a posting bid of like say… 100 million and then just “conveniently” failed to sign him getting there money back and making it so nobody gets Darvish this year?
12/8/11!!! What a day!
by stuck in Romania on Jan 9, 2012 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
What would he do though...
We offered him a 5 year 10 million buck offer, and he wouldn’t take it?
12/8/11!!! What a day!
by stuck in Romania on Jan 10, 2012 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
Technically he can award the rights to the second highest bidder
If he feels the team that won the bidding isn’t negotiating in good faith. That probably wouldn’t be pretty scenario to watch unfold.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
So the Jays could get him then?
Cuz he’s only getting Dice K money…
12/8/11!!! What a day!
by stuck in Romania on Jan 10, 2012 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
Theoretically
I’d imagine there would be quite a shitstorm over what qualifies as “bad faith” negotiations.
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by Commander_Nate on Jan 11, 2012 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
Phi. Dude. That picture looks like XKCD only without any artistic talent.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
hard to Ms paint properly
When you are crying deeply after a loss to in the first round.
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 9, 2012 10:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Awww, come lay your mohawk on my shoulder.
Ol’ 5thStarter is here for you.
Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle
Aww.
I’m not doing so well, either. You and I should have a drink when this is all over.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Suddenly this as doesn’t seem so bad.
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 10, 2012 2:43 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Lean on me
When you’re not strong
Don’t be so sad
That you lost to Daaaad of Vlad
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 10, 2012 3:51 PM PST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Now that,
that’s just sad.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Jan 10, 2012 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Are you a hot chick?
Did I miss something?
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Jan 10, 2012 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
How did i cheat?
please explain PhiSlamma
this is America you need evidence to back up accusations
;-0
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
bro
Bro…….
Bro
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 9, 2012 10:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
bro? we dont have the same mothers
Nothing says Sundays like the thump of an Andy Lee punt followed by the frantic backpedaling of a return man.
- jveezy
Your might want to sit down
I have some….news.
I am Darth Vader.
Wait I think I did that wrong.
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 10, 2012 5:31 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
bro
Bro…….
Bro
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 9, 2012 10:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Its going to take A while for me to get used to this phone thing on here
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 9, 2012 10:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I have got to go to bed.
I really have not slept since Saturday night, and I’m dying.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
dang, Nate really pulled ahead since last night
last I looked he only led by 9
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
My rule going into this was
Vote for myself or anyone with sweet sideburns.
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
by PhiSlamma on Jan 10, 2012 11:53 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
I didn't think they'd be that much of a factor honestly
They are pretty modest compared to some I’ve seen. My buddy in that pic way above now has a full beard/burns combo that would make a pirate jealous, for example.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
I was going to comment on some of the women I've dated
but some things are better left unsaid
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
Hmm tough choice..
I love to party and I love the Hunger Games! Decisions, Decisions……….
"I'm about to drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!" Terran Siege Tank
After comtemplating for over an hour..
I decided to go with you! Congrats on the great honor of my vote :)
"I'm about to drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!" Terran Siege Tank
by angelsown3417 on Jan 10, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
BOOBS, GUYS! I'VE GOT BOOBS!!!
Yeesh, this brings back memories of running for student senate in college.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Great...
Since someone upthread mentioned you looking like Rex Hudler (a sentiment with which I completely disagree), I’m now picturing Rex with boobs.
Winning doesn't matter. -Lyle
With the medical marijuana use, that may not be too far a stretch of the imagination.
Just saying.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 10, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
oh so we can vote for boobs
but not sweet sideburns?
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 10, 2012 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
Stylecist
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, I am stooping to that level
Just trying to figure out how to compete with OMFCLOLPONIES SWEET SIDEBURNS!
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
My theory is they appeal to the numerous 20-something ladies that lurk on HH...
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 10, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
Lots of those guys.
Not too many ladies in their 60s, and not all guys in their 20s realize yet how cool the old ladies can be. Some get it, but not all.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Then again, not all guys in their 20's think with their BRAINS.
Not profiling, just speaking from personal past experience(s).
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 10, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
But they DO thing with their brains (pural)
the two little ones
Well, come see a fat old man some time!
Preach on, Brother.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 11, 2012 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
So does this mean that I don'
12/8/11!!! What a day!
by stuck in Romania on Jan 11, 2012 7:10 AM PST reply actions
Excuse me SBN with no edit button, while I finish my sentence...
So does this mean that I don’t get any cookies? I thought Opie would take this one.
12/8/11!!! What a day!
by stuck in Romania on Jan 11, 2012 7:12 AM PST up reply actions
stuck in Romania (can't get the reply button to work)
I will make enough cookies for everyone, if we have a meetup in March/April. I think we’re coming down in late March and staying for several weeks this time. Cabin needs work.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Is it time for a concession speech?
Commander Nate, I have to hand it to you. I could make a joke about you winning because you’ve got balls, but it’s too easy.
So, go get Matt Welch. It’s been a pleasure losing to you nearly 3-1.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
honestly
it kinda stings.
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
losers bracket???
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation
by 2pintsofbooze on Jan 11, 2012 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
last chance bracket?
"We are the JeDi, the ultimate power in the universe. We will do as we choose. And we will destroy any who dare stand in our way."
wild card bracket?
"DOV all the way
Just compare the signature lines. Phi’s is terrible, just like his skidmark…errr…"mohawk". "
That should be the name of the A's blog.
Captain, there are doubt''s...
by Match Day 5 on Jan 12, 2012 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
It's the difference in the number of votes that hurts.
I mean, I like the guy but I thought I was fairly popular as well.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
If I could have voted more than once for you, I would have.
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on Jan 16, 2012 1:40 AM PST up reply actions
I shall do my best
Cheers to you! We were neck and neck there for a while.
Scioscialist Party of America - Redistributing your defense since 2000.
by Commander_Nate on Jan 11, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
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