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Shoxthemonkey

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  1. Can anybody explain to me how the PTBNL works? Boston is still waiting for 2 players from the Royals for the Benintendi trade. Would they normally have been offered a fixed list or does that the pool of players change as the roster churns? I haven't paid much attention to these things but it seems like the trades are usually finalized before this much time has passed.
  2. A few more pictures from inside the Connie. These are the rear First Class seats with the sleeper berths. I was standing by the bathroom door when I took these but I should have taken a picture of the johns. They had a His and Hers, unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of modern airliners. There isn't any overhead stow space but there was a lot of room underneath the seats.
  3. CSB, the folks that you see climbing the steps to get in the Connie were there with their two boys. They were in line to get in and the creditcard reader ways having troubles. The staff was taking cash only and they didn't have enough. They were going to leave to get cash but my wife took some money out of her purse and paid for them. The kids followed us around the rest of their time there like we were grandparents. Hope we built up a little karma.
  4. I went to the TWA Museum in KC Saturday. They have a DC-3 and a Constellation that are both operational but both are currently grounded due to a lack of funds for some required maintenance and inspection. It is in a small hangar at the old Downtown Airport and stuff is really crammed in there. It made it tough to get any full shots of the display. For @Armybrat The last three pics are the last surviving Northrop Delta, a De Havilland Dove and a Martin 404.
  5. We postponed that because of the rain. We spent extra time in KC doing some small museums including a TWA museum. They have a restored Connie and a DC-3 that is waiting on engines. I'll post some pictures in the airplane thread when I get a chance. I know you're a fan of those planes.
  6. My weasel lore is weak. Does twice count?
  7. Yesterday was our 48th anniversary. Mrs themonkey and I are leaving for KC in a little bit to take in the KC/Det ballgame tomorrow evening. Going to spend a couple days afterwards at Lake of the Ozarks. Might rut like weasels but probably won't. You never know.
  8. While it may not be a museum by the strictest definition, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is is one of the best "living museums" I have been in.
  9. The MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA, Has lots of cool egghead stuff. The kinetic sculpture display was a particular favorite.
  10. Valentina's moving to Buda. https://www.austin360.com/story/lifestyle/food/2021/05/10/valentinas-austin-bbq-restaurant-tex-mex-moving-downtown-buda/5020040001/ This pleases me greatly.
  11. This reminds me that I miss Samantha Brown. I know she isn't a WTF? qualifier but there you go.
  12. This right here. I have always been proud of my spelling ability but these are among a few words that always give me trubble now.
  13. Went to the local Dollar General to pick up some AA batteries. It recently re-opened following an arson attempt. I asked the checkout lady if they had done anything to the dumbass teenager that set the fire. She gave me an icy stare and said her son was innocent until proven guilty. https://www.hillsborofreepress.com/news/front-page/arson-shuts-down-hillsboro-dollar-general-for-short-time
  14. Angel Hernandez had a bad night. Shocking, I know.
  15. Interesting that most of the men are bearded.
  16. Absolutely this. I hate cold call visits or you stopping by to see how we are. I'm not your fucking friend. I buy shit from you and I will let you know when I need more shit. And you wear too much cologne, fucker.
  17. Go to any Maine beach between Memorial day and Labor Day, then report back.
  18. Can you imagine the first people to discover harmony, sitting around the fire singing barbershop quartet tunes?
  19. It requires an Athletic subscription but you should already have one. @Asithappens https://theathletic.com/2542210/2021/04/28/joe-thornton-and-gord-downie-inside-a-friendship-that-changed-a-hockey-star-and-inspired-a-music-legend/ I miss Gord. Thornton’s career is littered by the kind of no-look, behind-the-back passes few players in NHL history had the brains, or the audacity, to try. Thornton remains the active leader in NHL assists, and is seventh all time. He got there by sticking to this credo: “Safe is dead.” During one of their many hangs, Thornton casually dropped the phrase in conversation. Downie stopped in his tracks. “Wait, what?” he asked, stunned. “Safe is dead?” Thornton began likening his approach to Downie’s intense and uninhibited onstage persona. “It’s like you, Gord, when you’re up on stage; nothing you do is safe. Safe is dead, man,” he said. Having never heard the phrase before, it stuck with Downie, both as a lyricist and a person.
  20. Water bottle. With a lameass accent
  21. I dunno. He's pretty bad. Even when he gets paired with Denny Matthews for home games, he sucks hard. I'm just glad that the MLB package allows me to listen to the opposing broadcasters. It's hard to find a tandem that's worse than what KC trots out every game.
  22. Physioc is begging to be part of that crew.
  23. That's only half enough bacon to be called "wrapped". I would eat it, however.
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