Augie

I understand how it could seem that way, especially from the outside. With all due respect, we have no idea how they were raised or what went wrong and why. We had two kids with identical makeups and family values, both given similar opportunities. Let’s just say they turned out very differently, with one at each end of the spectrum. Life is more complicated than what you describe. Busy parents can still be good parents, but stuff can always get in the way. I’ve learned to try to judge less, especially with people I’ve never even met. The surface never tells the full story. (I’ll probably regret this.)

I’m curious about the Thousand Island area. We vacationed there as a kid and it made an impression on me. We stayed at an old resort on the Canadian side with golf for the adults and ping pong with lemonade for the kids. It’s funny what sticks in your mind, but I remember the exposed pipes in the old-time hotel bath. I also remember my dad hit something in the rented boat and they were going to charge him $200 for the prop they were just going to bang straight again, but since we bought it we took that prop home and kept it on the mantle for a while. I might like to look into that for before the 2026 home opener with the wife. Any suggestions? Is it worth it? Where do you base yourself? What to see and do?

I confess. I believe you. 😊

It felt appropriate to round up there.

He didn’t die. I mean, physically. Glad he’s still making coin in the league.

Well, I’d like to say on behalf of more than half of us, we’re glad that you survived that encounter.

I heard they sold out early last year as Holiday Gifts! Gettem’ while ya can!

Geez….apparently the wife was on a very slow burn. No telling what kind of special drama caused the dam to burst. That would not be a fun way to live life.

Interesting, I had no idea. What a terrible loss that was.

Here is a silly (but serious) response for you - my sons drove Nissans (an Altima and a Rogue) and the annoying part is when they lock them the horn gives a little honk. Not crazy about that all the time, especially when they were coming home after midnight. A little beep is plenty and the neighbors will need to pay attention to keep track of your comings and goings. Never really had trouble with them, but we prefer Toyotas.

Nowadays the kids go for something more subtle, like purple hair and/or a face tattoo. Anything but a Dolphins fan……

The Buccaneers were only an NFL team because execution was a policy violation according to the NFLPA…..or something like that…. 🤷‍♂️ If you're young, you may not get that reference. If you’re old, it’s a classic!

Didn’t we just do this already?

Forget the gas stations, what about the map stores? I’m serious! I used to go to Mel’s House of Maps to buy maps of my section of Florida for my real estate work. Imagine that, a store that existed solely for the purpose of selling maps. Few people would know how to use one now, and fewer could fold one. Mel was actually a tennis buddy of mine, and I’m glad he was at retirement age when maps died.

If @HOUSE has been pitching open tryouts with a modest processing fee, I suggest caution. Just sayin’ 😊

Taco Tuesdays? I apologize.

Wouldn’t that be a blessing if that safety spot became less of a concern! I’m certainly not giving up on Bishop, but he needs to be available and look ready to play mistake-free football before I can relax with him back there. Most guys are listed as CB or safety, but Hancock is a DB on the Bills roster. Serious question…..What would have been gained there? I suspect they know what they’re doing and they have better info than we have regarding the injury and their plans for him. This may be part of keeping him hidden and on the Bills for one more year and see what he can offer then….but what do I know? 🤷‍♂️

Yes, judgements can be biased, in either direction. You sound more fair and open to all the facts, not just the ones that support your agenda.

I’ll never forget when I dove a Camry and my mother drove an Accord. I think of them as being competing vehicles with both being reliable, but my Camry felt solid and durable while it felt like a tin can when I closed the door on my mother’s car. This was years ago so maybe it’s changed, but it was a striking difference.

With the dome in Dunkirk?

But the sinks will really be sinks, I’m hoping.

I go to a pizza joint on a fairly regular basis for a slice at lunch. A guy next to me is in a Jets hat and we talk, then the manager realizes I’m from Buffalo. He insisted we try a free order of (medium) wings, and they were pretty darn good! Fast forward a couple years and I’m at the bar having my slice when a guy sits down next to me and orders his wings hot. They point to the menu and explain hot is REALLY hot, and he responds “Fine. That’s what beer is for.” He bites into his first wing and I ask how it is. Fine. As he picks up his second wing he says “it builds on you”, and he orders another beer. By the third wing his nose is running, his eyes are watering, and his wife is begging him to stop. These are the precious little moments in life I cherish. 😂 It wasn’t a hot sauce, it was a lethal rub. I don’t do “I dare you” anything.

They called about having our son play All-Stars when he was about 9-10. They promised him second base and lead off hitter. I told them I would ask and his response was “do I have to? Half the guys are standing around, and the other half are just SITTING.” From the mouths of babes. He went on to play everything else.

This should come with a DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME warning. Everything else does…..for a reason, I suppose.