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bmbmd

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  1. When you get a certain age, you realize that you have enough to last you for the rest of your life. Then, you begin to think of your legacy. Some of us keep plugging, trying to leave something of substance to our kids. Others check out and retire to someplace that fits their eye. UM is wealthy, to be sure. This, though, is an opportunity to share his good fortune with his kids, and grandkids, and great grandkids. If he loves his progeny, I don't know how he walks away from this.
  2. 50.37 in the women's 100 meter butterfly-new school record. Olivia Bray.Just this weekend. Also Anna Elendt 58.06 in breast stroke.
  3. My daughter gave me one of these for Christmas a couple of years ago. I've used it exactly once. When it's cold here, it's cold.
  4. You have chosen wisely.
  5. When Gomer Pyle fucked up and got all his buddies in trouble in Full Metal Jacket, the rest of the platoon beat the shit out of him one night to "discipline" him. Of course, he killed the sergeant and himself, but he didn't screw up any more.
  6. Dervin was my roommate a million years ago.
  7. He's a genius. Doing genius things.
  8. So far it's been a blast.
  9. Are you the late Arthur Dent?
  10. Where did you get this? What is it called?
  11. They wrestled the dog to the ground.
  12. bmbmd

    Tokelahoma

    Near weed?
  13. It's a hot-damn shoot out.
  14. I'm gonna switch and watch a well coached and disciplined football team. You know-the New Mexico State Aggies.
  15. My god. It's full of stars.
  16. Nice gesture from Dalton to go greet Jeff Gladney after the game.
  17. All of those and more. Barbecue bologna is pure Texas ambrosia.
  18. Bet she knew Aamna Najam.
  19. Might want to invest half an hour if you like tarpon or trout or everyone in between.
  20. Really belongs in DT, but this is the sports story of the year.
  21. A number of years ago, I booked a fly fishing trip at the Blue Damsel Lodge in Montana. Lovely venue, great fishing, wonderful food. My boat mate for the week was an enormous man named "Dutch" who was a delightful fishing companion. As the week passed, I learned that he had played linebacker at Ohio State and had tackled O.J. Simpson for a nine yard loss in the Rose Bowl. He had been a cowboy, was a US Marine Viet Nam war vet, and could cast a beautiful, delicate loop. For no apparent reason, his cell phone rang in the middle of the BitterRoot River one afternoon, and he had a pleasant discussion with the dude on the other end. Dutch was full of reassurance, and encouragement, and downplayed whatever the situation was. After he hung up, he answered my unasked question by saying "That was Jim Tressel. He's all worried because a couple of his players traded autographs for tattoos. I told him to self report, and that it was surely no big deal." I asked him what he did for a living, and he allowed that he was the Executive Director of the NCAA Division I Athletic Directors Association. I haven't spoken to him for a few years, but I still consider him a friend. And, I still consider myself a little bit of an OSU fan because of that week in a drift boat with a truly interesting man. For years, I have pondered how one Jim Tressel would look in a burnt orange sweater vest.
  22. 87 yard punt is the highlight of the game so far. Might be a little wind in Lubbock.
  23. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/27/us/missing-hiker-geraldine-largay-appalachian-trail-maine.html Here's a rehash of the older lady who got lost on the Appalachian Trail a few years ago. She ultimately died, and it was some time before here remains were discovered. She was less than two miles off the trail. To be sure, this was a much more remote area and much harsher conditions. The article states that she was "in over her head", but she had already covered a thousand miles or so. Take home point-finding your way in the woods isn't for everybody. I could get lost in a phone booth.
  24. Playing by the rules: Doug Flutie, Wes Welker, Gale Sayers, Rob Gronkowski. Fuck the Rules: Vince, Bob Hayes, Earl, David T.
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