Johnny Hammersticks

...and what would lead you to believe that McD has "final say" on personnel decisions? I'm sure he has plenty of influence, given that he wants players that fit his schemes, but I believe it to be more of a collaborative effort with the guy signing the paychecks having final say.

IIRC, the Brand Names in Auburn burned to the ground

Only if a few players fall off the moving van on the way to Toronto.

There was an Ames in Auburn, NY that closed down in the mid 80's. After that, it was a Nichols which was very similar. Both very similar to Kmart. We also had a store in auburn called Brand Names. There was some merchandise on the floor, but mostly you would stand at the counter and look through their catalog. Once you picked what you wanted, the worker would go in the back and get it for you. I remember my sister and I circling things we wanted for xmas in the Brand Names catalog.

I think the NFL wants a team in London, and I suspect it's going to be Jacksonville. I also think they want a team in Mexico City, but I think that is further down the road.

Not surpising. I spent three summers in Martha's Vineyard during graduate school working as a bartender at a fancy tennis club. Kilmer came there a couple times as a guest of Meg Ryan (at least I saw them playing tennis together). Val was notorious around the island for taking home young servers and bartenders more than half his age. This was back in 2001-2004 time range. A girl I worked with got "approached" by him one night and said he was super creepy.

Orange is the New Black. I enjoyed season 1 somewhat, but after that it was repugnant and disgusting. I couldn't watch any longer.

I'm sure Shameless has been mentioned on here, but that show is simply terrific. My wife and I have been watching 2-3 episodes per night, and are now into season 4. Just keeps getting better.

Not a big fan of lamb, but I do like those little fainting goats. Boyst...can you get a few of those fainting goats for the next time I visit?

Mrs. Hammersticks and I very rarely go out to eat. By the time we pay a babysitter $10 an hour, and pay for a half-way decent meal at a restaurant, we're in for at least a $200 evening. I can get a couple high quality steaks, some seafood, and a couple nice bottles of wine or champagne for $50-60. Lately I have abandoned the grill in favor of my new cast iron skillet. I did ribeyes this way on Friday. Heated up the pan until it's like the surface of the sun, throw in some butter and fresh rosemary, and then the steaks which are generously seasoned with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. I baste the steaks with the rosemary butter as I cook them. When finished they have a great, flavorful crust. I love my new cast iron pan.

Close this lover trucker down!!! Mods, merge please JK

Shomer $&@%#n Shabbos!!

Ali in his prime, or all shaky and decrepit? Never mind...I got one Patrick Mahomes. Did you know his dad was a pro baseball player?

Do we still have moderators? Is it their day off?

Hahahahahahaha!

Sigh...

This is getting out of control. Learn board etiquette.

I said I send a check! I always give at least a c-note for a wedding gift. Yeesh...

Why not? I mean if he is released by the Brown, why not give him a shot with a reasonable contract?

The ones on Pornhub aren't real, Jerky. Those are "actors."

I've done worse. That Austin, Texas one is going to be hard to live up to from now on.

Blizzard of 1993 was the worst I can remember growing up in Auburn. We didn't even get the worst of it, and I think we got close to 4 feet of snow in less than 48 hours. The city was pretty much shut down for 4-5 days following. I remember having to deliver newspapers during and after the storm. Brutal.

Founders All Day IPA is a very good session IPA at 4.7 ABV. One of my go-to beers for summer parties in the back yard. I can put back 8-10 of them and not be trashed.

I'm also for Davis. I think he's going to be a really special player, and will free up Sammy a lot. I've been advocating for a defensive back (Lattimore, Hooker, or Adams), but I think we will be able to get a good one in round 2.

I can't wait for Brooklyn Summer. By far my favorite "casual drinking" beer. I need to buy a schitt ton of it and store it in my basement before they come out with the pumpkin beers in August and I can't find it anymore.