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  6. Posted

    2 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

    Not late and I appreciate the help.  I thought about tagging you but I hadn't seen you around much.  :cheers: 

    I havent been here in about 6 months.  Came over this morning and saw this thread.  There are a lot of a good suggestions here (and a few that are less good).  You may have already found this out, but Hoboken is just as pricey as NY at this point and sublets are not so easy to find.  You seem to have hit the correct focus area searching around for sublets.  I'll check back in over the next few days to see how it's going.  

    My son just took a job in NYC after graduation.  He plans to live at home for at least 6 months to get his bank account into shape, but he will likely be going through a similar exercise later this year or next.

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    12 hours ago, jerryskids said:

    Here's one which seems to be specifically looking for a summer renter.  Manhattan Ave and 107th St, west of Central Park

    https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/63-W-107th-St-APT-43-New-York-NY-10025/89334888_zpid/

    Thoughts?  @Hardcore troubadour

    Chiming in late on this thread.  This is a decent neighborhood and very close to the subway and Central Park access.  Riverside Park is also just a few blocks away.  

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    I applaud the bag ban.  I now carry re-usable grocery bags in my car.  Whenever I go to a food store, I simply grab whatever bags I need from the back of the car.  The one thing that the stores need to better address is self-checkout.  When you use self-checkout and you start bagging, the system shuts down with the "unexpected item in the bagging area" announcement as soon as you set your reusable bag in the bagging area.  Then a store employee needs to reset for you.   There is a small "use your own bag" button at some stores, but there is no instruction to users to hit that button BEFORE you do anything.

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    Opening day of trout season is today, but rivers are all running at or above flood stage due to rains this week.  I am not willing to risk my life for an opening day catch, so I will wait a few more days.  I have already caught trout on the fly in the first 3 months of the year (after going 12-for-12 in 2021).  It seems the gold ribbed hares ears were working just before the flooding started.  I figure that I am still about a month out from when dry flies will be eaten on the regular.  Water temp is still below 50, so it's a bit early for dries.  

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    2 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

    Yeah, I’ve had other rules like you couldn’t eat nuts a few days before.  I mean c’mon, if I’m going to prep for ass play, I should get to eat nuts as well to make the experience complete, right?  

    Yes, no seeds or nuts for 3 days prior to the procedure.  Only Tylenol as OTC pain killer 5 days prior to procedure.  

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    The prep is what it is.  You can count on being on the toilet for a few hours.  It's like eating bad clams.  

    I am up for my 5-year in early December.  This time, my doc changed his prep rules.  He has rules that go back almost a week.  Then nothing but liquids the full day before followed by the colon cleanse.  

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    1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

    Teams with national exposure that play in a major market will be the biggest winners in this. Alabama can’t be liking this. 

    I think national exposure/major market is an "or" thing rather than an "and" thing.  Bama will be fine so long as it can keep its brand going when Saban leaves.  I think this is a wonderful opportunity for schools like Texas, USC, ND, Miami and Penn State to even the recruiting divide between themselves and the SEC.  

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    On the pro side, most of the young guys are pretty boring when interviewed.  It is golf, after all.   And if you match up a 22 year old pro with a 35 year old QB, there is a bit of a generational gap that becomes an issue.  The young guy may not be willing to needle the older superstar from another sport.

    So, I'm not sure who you would get.   I like the suggestion of Rahm -- he's kind of an old soul.  If Justin Thomas wasn't outed as a homophobe, he probably would have been a good choice, but he's not going to get that kind of slot any time soon.  Ricky is actually kind of boring.  Morikawa seems to have a little personality, but might be just a little too nice and not yet a big enough name.   

    We need a Lee Trevino on the current tour.  He would have been outstanding for an event like this.

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    On 7/6/2021 at 11:24 AM, Hardcore troubadour said:

    I predict the U will be back at the top soon. ND will benefit as well. 

    Many schools have been preparing for this for several years.  ND apparently has created roles within the Athletic Department largely focused on branding and image for individual players.  It is a very smart approach.  The schools that can show that they are helping players maximize their financial opportunities will win the recruiting wars.  I would not be surprised to see some new recruiting leaders emerge because of their ability to help their athletes profit.  

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    17 hours ago, listen2me 23 said:

    Why is Hatton an oddball pick for the British? Links player.  T6 in the last Open.  Ranked #10 in the world...

    I don't trust him in the majors.   Discounting years before 2015 (missed cut in his first 3 Opens as a young pro), he has played in 22 majors and has missed the cut 9 times, including all 3 in 2020.  Admittedly, he has 5 top 10 finishes in those cuts that he made, but he has been mediocre in the last two majors, finishing 38th at the PGA and missing the cut at Torrey Pines this year.   

    He also missed the cut at The Players this year.  

    By the way, if you haven't done so, you can go to PGATour.com and see all of the stats for every golfer.  Pretty cool stuff.  Hatton's is here:  https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34363.tyrrell-hatton.html

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    16 hours ago, TK0001 said:

    Works for me, I'm not some self-important douche who needs to impress people with their food choices.

    I don't think I have ever been to a "fancy" steakhouse where I was paying the tab.  I have been to a lot of them on business.  Steakhouses are not really my thing -- I'd much rather go to a good family-owned joint with a solid reputation.

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    6 minutes ago, TK0001 said:

    Do you churn your own, Prudence?

    It is a tip that you can make your own butter from heavy cream (and your own buttermilk -- a byproduct of the process) if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer with the whisk attachment.   Making your own allows you to adjust the salt to your taste, but frankly, it's not worth the effort.  But it is really cool to see the process work.  

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    Most of the chain steakhouses salt the ever-living-crap out of their steaks, which masks the lower quality of the meat.  It's a good strategy, frankly.  More salt not only improves the taste, but it also sparks thirst.  Places like Longhorn and Saltgrass make their living off of Joe Averages who love salt and beer.  

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