DallasGatr

I have been a (paying) member on this site since who knows when. Never negged anyone but I have the itch to shoot my load all over the one equating my beloved Astros to Pete Rose. Can you clue me in?

I agree that Stricklin has not been great (hard to follow Jeremy Foley.) But I think you forgot he hired Todd Golden. Who at this point looks to be a Billy Donovan starter kit.

The Gator NIL budget this year was 13-15 million. So don’t blame it on money…..

I love Dooby, but don’t scare me Ted Williams should agree

Regardless, for all the grief Dubon gets on here he has been a terrific utility guy.

Wulaw-Your deep dive into the Astro organization returns was incredible. I for one greatly appreciate your effort. Very interesting read.

Saw Mays hit his 500th home run as a youngster just after the fam moved to Houston. Ironically moved to San Francisco 3 years later and watched the Giants on the reg from our house overlooking Candelstick (actually a Quonset hut) at Naval Station Hunters Point. The Astros took and they have been my fav pro team since. Still liked the Giants and Mays though. Always had the internal argument as to the greatest baseball player ever. Ruth beats Mays due to his pitching prowess but it’s close.

One of the best decisions I ever made was going to Florida instead of UVA. (I was from the DC area.) Expansive, idyllic campus set in a small city that is defined by the university. Gainesville is pretty much the definition of a “college town.” The school itself was much more rigorous academically than I expected. (I found out I was nowhere near as smart as I thought.) And you can get lost in the crowd if you want to. That said I became pretty tight with a few Profs. Other than the setting I have always thought of Florida as very similar to UT. Plenty of everything to choose from and a 4-year experience that has helped define me. 2 fun Gator facts: Florida was an all-boys school until 1948. As opposed to FSU which was all-girls. And there are more Jewish students at UF than any school out side of Israel.

Was somebody badmouthing Banshee? Lili Simmons got naked and had sex near about every week. I’m not much for white women but that’s enough for me.

Where did you stay in SIN? I’m going NRT-SIN this afternoon. Hardcore Fairmont guy here.

Seems like I’m about the only one (including the critics) than loved Button a bunch more than Zodiac.

LAX is a palace compared to that dump in England.

Another vote for Heathrow as the worst MAJOR International airport.

David Fincher has directed 12 feature films, in order: Alien 3 Se7en The Game Fight Club Panic Room Zodiac The Curious Case of Benjamin Button The Social Network The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Gone Girl Mank The Killer (Just Released)

EVA>>>>>United Been on that SFO-TPE flight twice this year and it blows away United. Great food, service and yes smoking hot, young, sweet FA’s. My Asian Airline preferences in order: 1-Singapore (Only if you love size zero flight attendants that all look like matching Chinese dolls.) 2-EVA-See above 3-ANA-They seem to only hire hot, young, friendly Japanese girls for cabin crew 4-Korean-Good food, hot, thin FA’s 5-Japan-Great service 6-China Air 7-Cathay-Everything seems off. (I only rated the airlines I can remember taking since Covid.)

My advice has been consistent. If you are a frequent flyer, pick one major airline and stay committed. It will pay off in miles and status (yes, it makes a difference.) Been AA since moving to DFW in the 90’s and I’ve been moving up their food chain ever since. CK for the last 5 years and while not nearly as good as flying private, it’s as close as the bus lines can get. Even my backup airlines are associated with AA. (Taking Qatar later today to Singapore and will get points and miles as if I was flying American.) My advice has been consistent. If you are a frequent flyer, pick one major airline and stay committed. It will pay off in miles and status (yes, it makes a difference.) Been AA since moving to DFW in the 90’s and I’ve been moving up their food chain ever since. CK for the last 5 years and while not nearly as good as flying private, it’s as close as the bus lines can get. Even my backup airlines are associated with AA. (Taking Qatar later today to Singapore and will get points and miles as if I was flying American.)

Serious question. I’ve got a shot at buying one of these 2 at a “reasonable” price. I’m not buying both, but I want one PP for my collection. Any thoughts?

The long lines have more to do with eating at places that don’t take reservations. Just too many great eats to limit yourself to the fancy joints. (That and I’m on per diem vice expense report.) 2 places that I do highly recommend in Osaka (and no rez needed,) Critters Burger in Shinsaibashi. (Get the Wagu Burger.) And Dublin Bay Irish Pub in Namba. Looks, feels and smells like a pub in the old country with not a lick of English to be had. But a great Irish/Japanese Whiskey selection at Lubbock prices. 1000 yen for any shot (7 bucks). That includes winners like Yamazaki 12 or Red Breast 12. Happy hour (5-8 I think) it’s 900 a shot. Nice and friendly owners and customers.

Just left Osaka this morning. You guys with the reservations, just look for the long line outside…..

Same, same. There a couple days ago and saw debris fencing in place near the rec club/Fairmont. More than 2 months out and they are getting things done! Love that city/state!

I’ve been waiting for an LPGA thread so thank you. And thank you ladies golf for all the hot Asians!

Nailed it!

You must be a heck of a lawyer Wulaw. Like a pit bull guarding a bone. Your defense of Jake is relentless, savage and consistent!

I’m totally with you concerning Penang. I always think of it as a low rent Maui (and I mean that in a good way.) Really cool vibe and extremely affordable. I paid 20 Ringett (4.38$) for a haircut a couple weeks ago. And you can get away with dinner for less than that. What part of the island did you stay at? I always say it’s the most underrated area in Asia.

I was thinking the wind was blowing out, but no 12kts in from RF. The answer probably lies in those pitching staffs. Absolute garbage on a good day.