D-League

[OHIO COLONEL]

Years before AC was standard in cars someone came up with an idea this contraption would keep kids cool. I am thankful it fizzled out. All inventions are not cool

Reminds me of when the kids were little...was taking a corner on a green light in Gatlinburg...rear door wasn't latched tight...opened and my youngest was holding on for dear life. Probably 4 or 5 at the time.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

@BBUK

The Duke and a very classy woman, Maureen O'Hara

 

[Girthang]

@BBUK

The Duke and a very classy woman, Maureen O'Hara

Another classic beauty. Never realized until now how much my neighbors cousin grew up to look like her.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Reminds me of when the kids were little...was taking a corner on a green light in Gatlinburg...rear door wasn't latched tight...opened and my youngest was holding on for dear life. Probably 4 or 5 at the time.

This happened with my sister. My daddy had a 1951 Mercury and we had been over to the beach and were headed home.. I was 9 years old and my sister was 3. We were in the back seat when she suddenly opened the rear door and started to swing out. I grabbed her and pulled her back in the car. No seat belts then, no safety lock and the old Mercury had "suicide doors". It looked something like this. Those doors were dangerous. The next day daddy went down to the dealership and traded her in for a 2dr hardtop.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Love both of them, but if I had to choose, it would be the bottom.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Years before AC was standard in cars someone came up with an idea this contraption would keep kids cool. I am thankful it fizzled out. All inventions are not cool

Look how far we've come.

 

[warrior-cat]

Love both of them, but if I had to choose, it would be the bottom.

Top for me.

 

[bertfan31]

Should have named that place "Clearwater" or something like that. Maybe "Clearwater Springs" even. I'm full of great ideas this morning

I think "Silver Springs" would be a good name for down there.

Good morning folks. Another sunny day but weather is supposed to move in tomorrow.

The refs helped Duke last night, but I don't know if they decided the game. I really get tired of Coach K ranting on them and nothing happens to Duke just some more questionable calls.

The refs gave them every benefit of doubt. Wheeler was hammered on each "blocked" shot. Oscar made a clean block and was called for a foul. One minute later he was hammered on a lay up and there was no foul. You could look back and see many examples of ref bias. One in particular was the one with TyTy. The dude fouled the hell out of him trying to get to the ball. Once he banged him enough that TyTy lost control of the ball, they call Washington for a foul?!?!?

That being said...if we would have shot like they did from 2, we would have easily won despite any of my perceived discrepancies. Since the entire point of the game is to score more points, they did better than we did. We lost.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Look how far we've come.

Is that one of them thar finagled electric cars I heard that the libs are pushing?

 

[bertfan31]

That wasn't enough. I'm damned tired of my football team not tackling like I see other teams tackle each and every damn time I watch a game. I'm damned tired of watching my team miss shots from 3 feet and in that I see other teams routinely make. Am I asking too much for these 2 basic things? Both are ESSENTIAL to winning!

If I was the coach I would tell them to tackle at the legs or keep on running to the bus. I would tell them to make at least 2 layups before you even think about shooting a 3.

I may not teach responsibility, I don't know if anyone can, but I would definitely show who is responsible and who is not.

 

[Backer cutter]

That wasn't enough. I'm damned tired of my football team not tackling like I see other teams tackle each and every damn time I watch a game. I'm damned tired of watching my team miss shots from 3 feet and in that I see other teams routinely make. Am I asking too much for these 2 basic things? Both are ESSENTIAL to winning!

If I was the coach I would tell them to tackle at the legs or keep on running to the bus. I would tell them to make at least 2 layups before you even think about shooting a 3.

I may not teach responsibility, I don't know if anyone can, but I would definitely show who is responsible and who is not.

You sound like one of them grumpy old figures like Rupp or the Bear. You really should be ashamed and repent. No place in this world nowadays for these kind of practices. Keep it soft these days, can’t go hurting feelings and all.

 

[bertfan31]

You sound like one of them grumpy old figures like Rupp or the Bear. You really should be ashamed and repent. No place in this world nowadays for these kind of practices. Keep it soft these days, can’t go hurting feelings and all.

I know, and I APOLOGIZE to any and everyone I could have possibly offended in any possible way at any possible time! This is a sincere apology that I mean in the most sincere way. Sincerely.

 

[Backer cutter]

I know, and I APOLOGIZE to any and everyone I could have possibly offended in any possible way at any possible time! This is a sincere apology that I mean in the most sincere way. Sincerely.

Damn straight. And keep it that way! Now get down and give me twenty!

 

[bertfan31]

Damn straight. And keep it that way! Now get down and give me twenty!

Thank you sir! May I have 20 others?

 

[Backer cutter]

Thank you sir! May I have 20 others?

Yes. Maybe. Not sure.

 

[BBUK]

I know, and I APOLOGIZE to any and everyone I could have possibly offended in any possible way at any possible time! This is a sincere apology that I mean in the most sincere way. Sincerely.

At least you took it sincerely...

 

[warrior-cat]

That wasn't enough. I'm damned tired of my football team not tackling like I see other teams tackle each and every damn time I watch a game. I'm damned tired of watching my team miss shots from 3 feet and in that I see other teams routinely make. Am I asking too much for these 2 basic things? Both are ESSENTIAL to winning!

If I was the coach I would tell them to tackle at the legs or keep on running to the bus. I would tell them to make at least 2 layups before you even think about shooting a 3.

I may not teach responsibility, I don't know if anyone can, but I would definitely show who is responsible and who is not.

I agree, it looks like our guys are trying to make that running hit that knocks people off of their feet and makes the highlight reel instead of wrapping up and stopping their progress. We are not tackling any more, just hitting hoping to take them out.

 

[warrior-cat]

Damn straight. And keep it that way! Now get down and give me twenty!

If I had a 20 for every soldier I said that to I would have sizable retirement.

 

[warrior-cat]

Thank you sir! May I have 20 others?

 

[bertfan31]

Speaking of women...my wife knows about a chick that works at the golf course. She refers to her as my girlfriend. My wife put together a box of feminine stuff, soap, powder, etc...and told me to give it to her.
Now I have a wife that I don't want to have sex with because it hurts both of us, and a girlfriend who I just can't have sex with. Life is funny that way

I know what you're thinking and yes, I am the orange barrels on this remote stretch of highway.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 69°F and partly cloudy. Clearing later for a high of 75°F. Front moving in bring us down to 48°F.

Plan on hitting up BJ's Brewhouse for lunch and Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner. May consider Golden Corral since it's located not far from BWW. Problem is crowds are crazy at Golden Corral on this day every year.

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[AustinTXCat]

*Sigh*

Shaking my god damned head.

 

[warrior-cat]

*Sigh*

Shaking my god damned head.

? What did I miss.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Good morning all. Not much planned for the day...so I'll probably piddle in the garage and do one or two things out on the property.
It's 50 now in the Buckeye State...heading up to 62. Sunny now, but a pretty good chance of showers this afternoon. One forecast I saw mentions a chance of a bit of snow Sunday. Ugh. Not ready for the cold and snow. More Fall-like weather is preferable.

Y'all have a good day.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Two things just came on TV...
One, a commercial for Bojangle's. Haven't been there in forever. Use to love their chicken.

Two, a news story of how researchers at U. of Maryland have come up with a procedure to make wood 3X harder than steel. Hard to believe.
Edit...looked it up and true.
https://today.umd.edu/wood-that-can-cut-like-steel-can-be-molded-like-plastic-or-build-batteries

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 51° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring rain showers and a high of 73°.

Everyone stay safe on this Veterans Day.

 

[Girthang]

Good morning, D-League!

Got busy and forgot to post early. Hope it's already been a great day for everyone! Keep your eyes focused on what matters and store up your treasure in heaven!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Much respect to all the Veterans among the crew here on this Veteran's Day. The most fulfilling part of my career was documenting the deeds of America's military on five continents and on (and under) the Seven Seas. I had real admiration for many of the men, and yes, a few women, I met during that time.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Veteran's Day. Thanks to everyone who served.

It is 63°F on our way to 63°! 90% chance of rain and windy.

I edited the Duke game and boy did UK get some questionable calls.

 

[starchief5]

Thanks to all our vets for your service. Gotta include MdWildcat in this group as a war correspondent in the thick of things as well.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[starchief5]

I got caught smoking by my HS football coach. The whole team lined up and whipped me with a belt as punishment (they loved it). Got to wear hip pads so it didn't hurt as much. I didn't quit smoking but I did quit getting caught smoking. I'm pretty sure that's gotten outlawed since those days.

 

[BBUK]

Speaking of women...my wife knows about a chick that works at the golf course. She refers to her as my girlfriend. My wife put together a box of feminine stuff, soap, powder, etc...and told me to give it to her.
Now I have a wife that I don't want to have sex with because it hurts both of us, and a girlfriend who I just can't have sex with. Life is funny that way

I know what you're thinking and yes, I am the orange barrels on this remote stretch of highway.

Dang....

 

[starchief5]

Two things just came on TV...
One, a commercial for Bojangle's. Haven't been there in forever. Use to love their chicken.

Two, a news story of how researchers at U. of Maryland have come up with a procedure to make wood 3X harder than steel. Hard to believe.
Edit...looked it up and true.
https://today.umd.edu/wood-that-can-cut-like-steel-can-be-molded-like-plastic-or-build-batteries

They are just doing that to make things difficult for those of us who like to whittle.

 

[bertfan31]

Dang....

She's not really my girlfriend. It's just a joke.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

She's not really my girlfriend. It's just a joke.

Careful. That's the kind of joke that gets a man poisoned in his sleep.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

One of my buddies who handles some video projects for me from time to time posting this short video today on the Unknown Soldier tomb in Arlington. I thought some of you would enjoy it on Veterans Day.

 

[bertfan31]

Thank you to all who have served!

 

[starchief5]

I watch quite a lot of interviews of WW2 combat veterans. The battles in the Pacific were especially horrendous. They talk about the stages they go through as the battles progress. First they say, "I'm not going to be the one getting killed here." Then it becomes, "Hey, I might get killed here." Finally they conclude, "I'm probably gonna get killed here."

 

[BBUK]

She's not really my girlfriend. It's just a joke.

I kind of figured that, I was near envious of the imagination.... that was a dang'r if there ever was a dang'r...