So, if there’s a losing streak in April …
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… maybe the Yankees would consider bringing in this guy?
Joachim de Posada is a relative of Jorge’s, and apparently he’s quite the motivational speaker. In one of his more recent sessions with a pro team, Joachim reportedly addressed the (unbelievably bad) New Jersey Nets before a game against the 76ers. At one point, while explaining how success is tied to mind over matter, Joachim stuck himself in the face with a needle to demonstrate the power of a person’s will.
Of course, mind-over-matter only takes you so far. The Nets still lost that night (as they’ve done almost every game this year) and some of the players were (understandably) more weirded out by the experience than inspired.
Somehow, I don’t see Joe Girardi turning to Joachim for help firing up the Yankees later this summer.
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I watched Barkley the other day on SNL. He looked so stiff through out the whole show. They should have just had him ad lib the whole thing.
BTW,
I watched the 2 hour episode of Lost. Its becoming a total joke. Can anyone actually die in this series? It should just change its name to fantacy island.
Poor Jorge. He probably talked to him when Molina was catching AJ.
At one point, while explaining how success is tied to mind over matter, Joachim stuck himself in the face with a needle to demonstrate the power of a person’s will.
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Ouch!! I would have loved to see the looks on the players faces when he did it though. lol
I love Lost but even I am beggining to wonder how in the world they are going to tie
Alex’s 500 HR ball went for $103K at auction.
Anyone know what they estimated it would go at?
That is something Bill Lee would do!
Amyone remember 1985, when George replaced Yogi with Billy Martin after only 16 games?
Doreen, from last post, surprised you haven’t been to Fenway. Try the bleachers then go for some seats behind the plate.
“At one point, while explaining how success is tied to mind over matter, Joachim stuck himself in the face with a needle to demonstrate the power of a person’s will.”
He could have just as easily popped in a tape of a Mets game.
Not so much to demonstrate success but to show the amazing will those fans have to sit and watch a baseball game.
Think of it? If they want to see baseball, they are actually forced to watch the Mets.
That’s pain.
I love Lost but even I am beggining to wonder how in the world they are going to tie everything together in a halfway plausible way. There have been so many twists and turns since the first season that it seems like a completely different show than it was when it started.
Hopefully sometime between now and the end it will all make sense.
Anyone know what they estimated it would go at?
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Not really. But im sure the guy that purchased the Maguire ball wont be in on it. Hes still shell shocked.
Anyone here this story about a 13 year old boy that verbally commited to USC? Seriously, is there not much sports news to talk about? Can someone relay this to espn for me.
MY 11 YEAR OLD MIDDLE LINEBACKER SON IS VERBALLY COMMITING TO USC TODAY. Cant wait to get him some air time tonight.
Well … Joe has to come up with something other than playing pool to bring the team together … but this might be a little too extreme for the new Joe (but not the old George). What else do you think Joe might do this spring training?
The Nets would have been better off getting Matt Foley to movivationally speak to them.
U.E.,
If your still out there. There is a french non stop action movie with some crazy stunts called District b-13(not to be confused with district 9). Very original stunts(jackie chan like). Subtitles, but there is so much action that it didnt hurt. They just came out with the sequal today. Rent the first one if you can find it. I watched it on cable.
“At one point, while explaining how success is tied to mind over matter, Joachim stuck himself in the face with a needle to demonstrate the power of a person’s will.”
that’s nothing, joachim should have tried reading the blog last summer when the posada truther debates were going on . that would have showed real will power and mind over matter where pain is concerned.
No needles anywhere near the Yankees, please.
No needles.
No cream.
No clear.
No nothing.
Relapse alert, relapse alert!
U.E.,
If your still out there. There is a french non stop action movie with some crazy stunts called District b-13(not to be confused with district 9). Very original stunts(jackie chan like). Subtitles, but there is so much action that it didnt hurt. They just came out with the sequal today. Rent the first one if you can find it. I watched it on cable
It is in my netflix queue – subtitles don’t bother me much
Thanks
Iv recommended it to a few people and havnt had anyone dislike it. One of the main actors was on the kiss of the dragon with jet lee(just caught that this weekend). Heard the new one isnt as good. Let me know what you think.
Wow. We thought Jorge was intense!
I think they should bring in Joe Girardi as a motivational speaker. Wearing the #28, of course!
Just notice, the sequal is called district 13:ultimatum(original is district b13).
They should have gotten Canseco to give the speech instead. This guy was sticking the needle in the wrong cheek.
mick -
We haven’t been to Boston since BC (before children). Long time ago. We didn’t make it to Fenway then, and I don’t recall why.
Great, another Posada for LuHudders to hate.
Awful thread. Can’t you come up with anything else with pitchers and catcher reporting soon?
Even if they have a long losing streak in April- the fact that your even mentioning the Nets in the same sentence is pretty bad. Hope this picks up closer to the season…
Nice one, Don Capone.
Nick in SF
February 5th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Great, another Posada for LuHudders to hate.
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There you are!!!!!!!!!!!!
I swear, I was just about to type a post to see if anyone had heard from you since your flight debacles last night.
Joachim stuck himself in the face with a needle to demonstrate the power of a person’s will.
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How long did it take him to cry?
It reminds me of the movie Taladega Nights when rickey bobby thought he had no feelings in his leggs and they stabbed him with a knife. Then proceeded to try to get the knife out with another knife. Dont ask me why it reminds me of it.
Not sure if you noticed this dude-
Its a slow news day
Do you have anything more clever?????
I would think that most players are on vacations with their families right now before reporting in two weeks
“Amyone remember 1985, when George replaced Yogi with Billy Martin after only 16 games?”
I was at Shea. The Mets beat the Pirates in the 18th inning.
I was probably happy about that firing at the time. Now I see it differently.
I wonder what the Yanks record will be after 16 games this season?
Probably won’t be that good. It usually isn’t.
This place will be the usual troll ridden bridge jumpers club.
And yet I can’t wait!
They should have gotten Canseco to give the speech instead. This guy was sticking the needle in the wrong cheek.
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Wouldnt we need Mcquire and a bathroom stall for that?
Bronx Jeers
February 5th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
“Amyone remember 1985, when George replaced Yogi with Billy Martin after only 16 games?”
I was at Shea. The Mets beat the Pirates in the 18th inning.
I was probably happy about that firing at the time. Now I see it differently.
I wonder what the Yanks record will be after 16 games this season?
Probably won’t be that good. It usually isn’t.
This place will be the usual troll ridden bridge jumpers club.
And yet I can’t wait!
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If I recall it was a really long time before Yogi would step foot in Yankee Stadium again….
I think we need a new blog game.
Who has some ideas???????
>Wouldnt we need Mcquire and a bathroom stall for that?
No, McGwire is out in the open now, remember?
Erica, I posted some comment after I got home. Then I went out for a late dinner. Anybody who read last Sunday’s NYT travel section can figure out what I had.
S.o.S.: that movie you’re plugging was directed by the same guy who did “Taken” and the new one with Travolta. I think the basic formula is, don’t think about the plot, just watch lots of action sequences in Paris.
when i was a kid i once tried to talk friends into playing tag with our bb guns. i said if we shot each other below the waist in our jeans it wouldn’t hurt.
they said prove it, so i said ok and put the bb gun to my leg and pulled the trigger.
then i proceeded to roll around on the ground like one of the three stooges in intense pain as my friends laughed hysterically.
i had to get a needle nose plyers to get the bb out of my leg.
not one of my brightest moments.
“I think we need a new blog game.
Who has some ideas???????”
how about bb tag?
Nick in SF
February 5th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Erica, I posted some comment after I got home. Then I went out for a late dinner. Anybody who read last Sunday’s NYT travel section can figure out what I had.
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I saw you posting throughout the night, however I hadn’t had (enough) coffee yet as I was reading them and did not have the mental capacity to figure out where in your travels you were posting from.
Maybe it was an acupuncture needle? In which case, it doesn’t count – they don’t hurt, lol.
DeSaint: I would be in favor of the Yanks being given acupuncture, especially as a sub for cortisone shots.
Slow news day….Hey, what if the Yanks lose in the ALCS this year…Maybe we should get Brett Favre and Rex Ryan on the horn to see how they are dealing with almost making it; ya know just in case the same thing happens to the Yanks this year…
The story is funny since he pokes himself in the face, and is Jorge’s cousin. Other than that…Maybe he’ll grab Tex and start hitting himself with a bat if he gets off to another slow start.
randy l.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
then i proceeded to roll around on the ground like one of the three stooges in intense pain as my friends laughed hysterically.
i had to get a needle nose plyers to get the bb out of my leg.
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Ouch!! This thread is very painful-that’s the second time I’ve said “ouch” lol
Interesting Nick. No wonder i liked it. Who needs a plot when theres plenty of whoop a– cans.
Erica,
I have a suggestion for a game. While we’re talking about movies. I have a bad habbit of going to the store and getting a variety of chocolates before watching a flick. If you only had one choice of candy/chocolate, which would it be? Its a tie for me, dove and symphany followed closely by cadbury almond chocolate.
Favorite chocolate for movies-
Whoppers
S.o.S.(GO COLTS!)
February 5th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Erica,
I have a suggestion for a game. While we’re talking about movies. I have a bad habbit of going to the store and getting a variety of chocolates before watching a flick. If you only had one choice of candy/chocolate, which would it be? Its a tie for me, dove and symphany followed closely by cadbury almond chocolate.
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For me it would have to be junior mints
Good game! Two of my favorite things, movies and chocolate
One cameo on HIMYM and Swisher has gone Hollywood.
http://www.youtube.com/NickSwisherTV
“Anybody who read last Sunday’s NYT travel section can figure out what I had.”
Maybe this can be the new blog game?
I bet you I can guess without consulting the Times. I might even be able to guess where such mystery meal was bought.
The first meal when returning home after a trip is always the most comfortable of comfort foods to the weary traveler.
pat
February 5th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
One cameo on HIMYM and Swisher has gone Hollywood.
http://www.youtube.com/NickSwisherTV
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LOL You gotta love Swish
Erin
February 5th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
S.o.S.(GO COLTS!)
February 5th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Erica,
I have a suggestion for a game. While we’re talking about movies. I have a bad habbit of going to the store and getting a variety of chocolates before watching a flick. If you only had one choice of candy/chocolate, which would it be? Its a tie for me, dove and symphany followed closely by cadbury almond chocolate.
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Good game! Two of my favorite things, movies and chocolate For me it would have to be junior mints
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What? No Godiva Chocolate Mints?
Joachim is correctly spelled Joaquin!
Jorge’s cousin is a rank amateur.
Ever see what the Hindu’s do with sharp objects during some of their festivals.
Now that’s Mind over Matter !
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Good game! Two of my favorite things, movies and chocolate For me it would have to be junior mints
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What? No Godiva Chocolate Mints?
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LMAO Don’t get me wrong, I love Godiva, but it’s gotta be junior mints for movies. They might not be sophisticated, but they’re awfully good.
Some of you guys act like youv never snuck some candy and water in a theatre. I know im not the only one.
Bronx Jeers: good points all. Another factor was the hour; I didn’t get home until almost midnight and Katana-ya stays open beyond that.
That NYT article has me halfway to Tokyo.
I dont know about whoppers Erica. There just too, how can i say this. Too empty inside. I did say chocolate not rice cakes.
Jacob
February 5th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Joachim is correctly spelled Joaquin!
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And, perhaps you don’t know as much as you think you do.
http://premierespeakers.com/joachim_de_posada
Erin
February 5th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Good game! Two of my favorite things, movies and chocolate For me it would have to be junior mints
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What? No Godiva Chocolate Mints?
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LMAO Don’t get me wrong, I love Godiva, but it’s gotta be junior mints for movies. They might not be sophisticated, but they’re awfully good.
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Junior Mints are for cartoons. Godiva’s are for “Casablanca”
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Junior Mints are for cartoons. Godiva’s are for “Casablanca”
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LOL Oh, I see. I’m going to try to see one or two Oscar nominated movies this weekend-I’ll have to stop and get some Godiva beforehand.
Jeez that guy gets 10,000$ a day and a first class ticket from San Juan to stick needles in his face.
Now if I can only find my wife’s sewing kit.
Legends Seats here I come!
Erin
February 5th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Junior Mints are for cartoons. Godiva’s are for “Casablanca”
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LOL Oh, I see. I’m going to try to see one or two Oscar nominated movies this weekend-I’ll have to stop and get some Godiva beforehand.
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You’re just an innocent babe in the woods, Erin. Godivas are for “special movies” with somebody special. Junior Mints are to be shoveled into your mouth a handful at a time. There haven’t been many “special movies” since “The Bridges Of Madison County”.
pat -
That Nick Swisher TV is a riot. What’s he gonna do, hire someone to follow him with a flip-cam?
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Chocolate at the movies. If I allowed myself to indulge, which I rarely do, it would be peanut m&ms and/or snocaps and/or goobers.
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
You’re just an innocent babe in the woods, Erin. Godivas are for “special movies” with somebody special. Junior Mints are to be shoveled into your mouth a handful at a time. There haven’t been many “special movies” since “The Bridges Of Madison County”.
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I’ll never forget my mother and grandma exiting that movie with a theater full of hysterically crying people
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
You’re just an innocent babe in the woods, Erin. Godivas are for “special movies” with somebody special. Junior Mints are to be shoveled into your mouth a handful at a time. There haven’t been many “special movies” since “The Bridges Of Madison County”.
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OK, I think I finally get it now. How have I gone so long without knowing the “movie-chocolate rules”???
BTW, what’s your guilty pleasure at the movies?
S.o.S.(GO COLTS!)
February 5th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
I dont know about whoppers Erica. There just too, how can i say this. Too empty inside. I did say chocolate not rice cakes.
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Oh- those are my favorite movie food hands down. The chcoloate covered cookie dough would be second
I hear Molina’s cousin is better at jamming needles in his face. The stats don’t bear it out, but it’s true….
Goobers all the way…..
Erin
February 5th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
You’re just an innocent babe in the woods, Erin. Godivas are for “special movies” with somebody special. Junior Mints are to be shoveled into your mouth a handful at a time. There haven’t been many “special movies” since “The Bridges Of Madison County”.
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OK, I think I finally get it now. How have I gone so long without knowing the “movie-chocolate rules”???
BTW, what’s your guilty pleasure at the movies?
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One large box of “Good-N-Plenty” and whatever I can sneak inside in my large coat pockets.
raisenettes, whoppers, and twizzlers would get me through most movies.
…with a large buttered popcorn and large drink of course.
Erica – always OPPC – Is done with Brian Cashman!
February 5th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Oh- those are my favorite movie food hands down. The chcoloate covered cookie dough would be second
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Chocolate covered cookie dough would be my second choice too! That stuff is addicting.
I’m a purist. Popcorn is movie food.
Wow, this blog has really gone downhill since Pete left. I’ll give it the first few weeks of the season to see if the content improves, but I’m about to delete this from my favorites menu and stick with the daily news blog and the river ave guys. Not to mention the borderline porn ads for strip clubs in nayak I have to deal with when I come here. Ugh. Bring back Pete!!!
pat
February 5th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I’m a purist. Popcorn is movie food.
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I always get popcorn when I go to the movies. I always say one of my favorite meals is popcorn, junior mints and a Coke with lots of ice. Nothing better
Apparently some of you have not been paying much attention to the Government’s public service warnings on the dangers of too much sugar !
Get with the program please before it’s too late.
Erica – always OPPC – Is done with Brian Cashman!
February 5th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
GreenBeret7
February 5th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
You’re just an innocent babe in the woods, Erin. Godivas are for “special movies” with somebody special. Junior Mints are to be shoveled into your mouth a handful at a time. There haven’t been many “special movies” since “The Bridges Of Madison County”.
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I’ll never forget my mother and grandma exiting that movie with a theater full of hysterically crying people
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Outstanding movie. Anytime you can pair Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep in a movie, it has to be great. I saw as many guys dabbing away tears as I did women.
Because Pete never talked about Springsteen, movies and other odd trivia during the slow times? Seriously.
Yeah because we never held these inane discussions when Pete was here.
Al Czervick
February 5th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Wow, this blog has really gone downhill since Pete left. I’ll give it the first few weeks of the season to see if the content improves, but I’m about to delete this from my favorites menu and stick with the daily news blog and the river ave guys. Not to mention the borderline porn ads for strip clubs in nayak I have to deal with when I come here. Ugh. Bring back Pete!!!
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The “borderline porn ads” have been on display for nearly 3 years. Just another trolling whiner, huh?
Al
Why wait? Delete it now.
Just because you don’t like what I said doesnt’ mean I’m a troll. But I used to love coming to this blog and shared it with other Yankee fans I’m friends with. I’ve been reading this blog for a few years, and have even been to the first meet up in Scranton. I don’t have a problem with off topic posts, but I find Sam and Chad’s posts to be lacking any insight or inside information. Pete typically had great inside information and his analysis was very good. I know a lot about baseball, but Pete always seemed to have an angle I hadn’t considered, or had not seen in other sports blogs or columns. Sorry, but these guys just are not very good.
I wonder what name “good ol’ Al” will use during his next visit?
GB-
I guess Al never heard of “cabin fever”.
Al Czervick
February 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Just because you don’t like what I said doesnt’ mean I’m a troll. But I used to love coming to this blog and shared it with other Yankee fans I’m friends with. I’ve been reading this blog for a few years, and have even been to the first meet up in Scranton. I don’t have a problem with off topic posts, but I find Sam and Chad’s posts to be lacking any insight or inside information. Pete typically had great inside information and his analysis was very good. I know a lot about baseball, but Pete always seemed to have an angle I hadn’t considered, or had not seen in other sports blogs or columns. Sorry, but these guys just are not very good.
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Personally, I doubt that you have any friends. I’m sure that you’re aware that Ol’ Pete has a Red Sox blog that would interest you, since he’s so informative and full of it….information, I mean.
Al Czervick
February 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Pete typically had great inside information and his analysis was very good. I know a lot about baseball, but Pete always seemed to have an angle I hadn’t considered, or had not seen in other sports blogs or columns. Sorry, but these guys just are not very good.
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Ummm..it’s kind of hard to get inside information when the season hasn’t started yet.
In case anyone wanted to follow Pete:
http://www.boston.com/sports/b.....tra_bases/
MTU
February 5th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
GB-
I guess Al never heard of “cabin fever”.
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They give shots for that, now-a-days. Nothing’s too good for Al. Penty of shots.
Anyone doing a Super Bowl pool at their office? I am – and am hoping for the same luck that led me to win $300.00 a few years ago (the Pats and Rams SB).
how fitting, Nets game = sticking a needle in your face!
NOw if we can only find a Posada to teach the team to pee on their hands!
GB-
We seem to be developing a needle “fetish” around here today.
And some very pointed discussions.
pat,
lol, is that what you do when you kids threaten to do something irrational?
It’s great amusement to see them come to this board to announce that they’re never coming to this board.
Sadly, the quality of trolls has really diminished over the last year or so. So common and unimaginative.
I guess not everyone gets a chance to go to the movies. No reason to jump ship.
A bunch of bored people just waiting to comment on something.
Al picked a bad day to complain.
Running out to the grocery store to battle for the last gallon of milk which is usually the best way to assure that the snowstorm will miss us.
New Post: Damon update, a pricey souvenir, a reminder about tomorrow and some end-of-the-week tidbits
S.O.S-
Nowadays many people have theaters in their homes. And Redbox works really well for el mucho cheapo.
pat
February 5th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
A bunch of bored people just waiting to comment on something.
Al picked a bad day to complain.
Running out to the grocery store to battle for the last gallon of milk which is usually the best way to assure that the snowstorm will miss us.
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Be sure to lay in a winter’s supply of Milk Duds, Whoppers, Chuckles and Ju-Ju Beads.
MTU,
I have a threatre at the house. But i havnt tried redbox yet. Had a store that sold movies for a dollar though.
Al Czervick
February 5th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
you losers make me embarassed to be yankee fans. screw you, same borden and chad whatever.
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Sniff, snerk, snort…honk…You’ll be missed, al. Watch for that doorknob on the way out.
I don’t blame you for leaving. It’s just so embarrassing for you….
to be you.
S.o.S-
Redbox removes 2 of the more annoying parts of enjoying movies:
High prices
Human intervention
m
LOL. My husband could tell you how funny that is.
I’ve been known to tell him to quit when he complains too much about work.
go Nets!
Who crapped in wierd als corn flakes?
S.o.S.
February 5th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
MTU,
I have a threatre at the house. But i havnt tried redbox yet. Had a store that sold movies for a dollar though.
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Yeah, but, how many times can you watch “Seka Uncovered”, “Behind The Green Door” and “Debbie Does Dallas”?
Al: Thanks for your input!
hey Al, when I see topics such as this and then we go off on tangents I feel the same way. I have read through many sites, but there was a site that I had gone to that awhile ago I was trying to find (I told everyone I would post it when I found it) and this is it.
http://www.stevewigdor.blogspot.com/
It is called the Genius Maker A tribute to Mariano Rivera. Anyway, I had read through a ton of the posts on here (which are not daily) and they are awesome. His predictions were insanely accurate and his break down of games is better than any I have seen. the negative is that outside of the playoffs the posts are probably 3 times a week or so, but they are meaty. Hope this helps
MTU,
Im sold.
Sam,
You need to call Pete and get that delete button. Perfect time to use it.
Sam-
You forgot ” Have a nice day” .
Cashman sacrafices his 2010 salary to sweeten the deal and Damon becomes a Yankee