May Day 10

thanks. It is siding. It seems like it may just be in the 2 corners that there is a problem. Its as if the builder didnt get everything level and just propped up the 2 corners with shims or something. I dont mind bugs so much (or even the snakes)... but not in the basement... especially if Im going to pour money into making it into a living area and walling the sides off like that.

The Foundation is above grade and the rim joist is above that. I was finding pill bugs/potato bugs around the basement as well as few dead baby snakes... I called an exterminator and he said that it was a bit moist down there which attracted those things at different times of the year. I got a dehumidifier and that helps, but not all the way. So I started to 'finish' my basement myself starting with insulating the rim joist and eventually gluing rigid to the concrete walls... In the corner I did, the batting insulation they put in was blackened. Pulling it back, there was a concentration of pill bugs and lady bugs on the concrete and I could see daylight and feel airflow from the outside in some gaps. So I caulked/great stuffed it... and then insulated it with rigid and non-backing fiberglass. I did that to all the rim joist in the area there I made this into a storage room that is very well insulated from the outside, no more bugs and stuff like that. It was a lot of work doing that area. Also, there are a lot of 'deeper' boxes that will be tough to do. But in one other corner, there is a higher concentration of the bugs/etc that I am going to have to plug up. Does that make sense now?

So the cops placed am order, Mccoy arrived and wanted the order, so he brutally attacked them? I have a hard time believing that scenario.

I think the general thought is /was valid. The NHL would more often try to put the ASG in non-traditional, upcoming/struggling markets to create buzz where it otherwise wasnt. They don't really have anything to gain putting it in Buffalo as we are relatively maxed-out. The "outdoor games" have become more of the bone to throw to 'traditional' markets. Not only that, the ASG has become a large scale entertainment event in and around the host city. Nashville had various events staged throughout the city, which has many attractions, is "hip", and the weather isn't likely to be 10 degrees (although they had that winter storm a week prior). The next one has been scheduled for Los Angeles. Its not always the rule, but the league prefers the event where it is beneficial. Ottawa recently had one, and Montreal had one for their anniversary in (09?)... but other than that it has remained pretty consistently teams that didnt really exist prior to the 90s (Ottawa wasnt either but they are a different case). Los Angeles will now be hosting it for the 3rd time since Buffalo has. I do think that Pegula has been asking, and it may be a matter of time. They will probably get some outdoor games, maybe as a tradoff. the 50th anniversary may be a possibility too.

Grand Island thanks for the insight, apusz. Was considering a dricore type product. We have the baggie on the top half of the basement walls right now. I guess ideally, you want that down and glue and seal rigid foam to the concrete... but that is a pretty big additional cost and I'm not sure if its all that necessary.

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yup, thanks. Planning on the egress. Also, the HVAC area is a storage area. I already insulated the rim joists there and put in shelving. I plan on having a double-door leading to that area which is in the 'back' of the basement. Its a pretty new house, 12 years old. Basement is fairly dry. Some gaps in the rim joists let moisture in and I have been fixing that. Never any standing water.... but I do plan on getting a lot of dirt and sloping away from the house a bit... also plan on some sort of backup for the sump.

I do agree on the 'gameplan' aspect. Its really not that much effort. I can see the unit/thermometer from my back door which makes it easier. When I am smoking, I kind of obsess about it anyways, so monitoring/adjusting/etc is fun.

Does anyone have any insight on this? I plan on doing it in a year and will hire someone. I generally know what I want, but would need guidance to hash it out into a final floorplan with all the details. Anyone have any good experiences with anyone in the WNY area? I would really like to do it myself.... but with 2 young kids, there is just no time

its not just the rooms though. Convention space and pretty much no attractions for all the wealth. Are we going to take all the celebrities around in a shuttle and show them the "architecture"? February is normally a special kind of miserable here weather-wise. We cant even get an NHL All Star Game.

Pee Wee's Big Adventure is one of the best/funniest movies ever made. Been looking forward to this.

I started out this fall and got this: Weber Smokey Mountain http://www.amazon.com/Weber-731001-Mountain-22-Inch-Charcoal/dp/B001I8ZTJA/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1455653776&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=smoky+mountain It is great and pretty easy, even without gas. I have made a few creations including some ribs for a tailgate and also a 20 pound turkey on New Years Eve. You just have to do some research. A lot of people have what works for them and a lot of information might conflict. Its up to you to find your groove. A key is to start simple with poultry and things that are easier. I seasoned my WSM too as per the comments section there on amazon. The first thing I made was butterflied chicken breasts and I mixed together chopped jalapenos and cream cheese and filled the breasts. Wrapped with bacon and smoked. Very good, first try and easy. Impressed guests. Anyways, smoking is awesome. It opens up a world of what is probably the best tasting food. Really looking forward to the Spring. Gonna do my first brisket.

think silly be silly. If we are going to spend for a billion dollar facility, chasing an event that the governing body will have no interest in putting in Buffalo... which will cost another huge sum for the public to 'sway' the decision... then that is foolish.

can we also put to rest the delusion that the Super Bowl will ever be played in Buffalo?

I just like the character and variability of an outdoor venue. The indoor teams' home games appear to be dark and miscellaneous.

I have driven 10+ hours to attend a baseball game at Wrigley. It was very inconvenient. Some asian man sold me parking for $10 at his nearby townhouse. The experience was unforgettable and I would recommend it to anyone. The stadium was from "another era" as you say. Fenway, same thing. Ralph Wilson Stadium is becoming increasingly awesome in many ways and it doesnt necessarily mean the tailgating (although the Stadium in the neighborhood thing adds to the ambiance). I know people who make or intend to make a trip to a Bills game a "destination" for the experience. Crowd is into it because we dont have a stratified by class stadium and have a bunch of suites in front of the fans. Sight lines are great. Its got the "dump" factor which becomes more charming over the years. It would be awesome if someday I could bring my kid to a game when he is older and show him the exact place I always went to games.... passing it down generations. This is where the comeback happened, the Raiders AFC Championship game, Kelly, Thomas, Reed, fans storming the field winning the AFC East, etc... Many of us played high school championship games there, saw concerts there, Grateful Dead, etc. I dont want to hit the reset button. There is a lot of value in keeping the old place running. IMO the fans are who we are. I dont believe we have a wealthy class waiting to plop their money down as long as there is a new stadium built... The experience would be downgraded for many of the current paying customers with a new stadium and the prices would increase. As long as the team is competitive at the new debt free stadium, they will be able to increase ticket prices. Suites are there and they struggle to fill those up as it is.... why need more, and more expensive ones. Buffalo is not San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, or even Minneapolis. I say make effective renovations to preserve RWS. I wouldnt hate it if it didnt take 20 minutes to go to the bathroom, and for food to take forever... but I dont need fantasy football lounges, rotating seats, red zone channel piped into my brain, etc.

I think the Ralph is great. For sports stadiums, the older the better. I'd give a lot to go to sabres games in the aud

Even with the annual haggling, it costs a lot. They still pull some dirty tricks with the tiering. Just to get stupid Nbc sports to watch the sabres it's a big upgrade.... Nhl network, MLB network... I watch very little to no television so it's just a coordinated money syphon between the sports leagues and cable providers. Comcast owns an nhl team, the biggest cable provider, and is the Nhl TV partner. They haveven a vested interest in the antiquated rules and not progressing. All I need is netflix, an MLB app, nhl app, and Disney app. Would subscribe to NCAA football too.

The single team option is not even a choice for me. They are blacked out in WNY because we are in their "market".... which is criminal. I would like to just drop Directv. The only things tying me to it are Cleveland and the Sabres, really. I enjoy College football season too. Thats a HUGE expense to have the ability to watch my 'home' teams legally.

Autographed jerseys, footballs, and new sneakers, plus $75K each and the complainants forget what happened.

Sounds like things are happening behind the scenes.

I would love it if they played in a small generic venue. What they have now is awful in every aspect. The layout is comical it is so bad. Its like you are watching a game from the hubble telescope. If they had a venue similar to any of the other MAC schools, I would probably attend a lot of games. Heck, if they just had bleachers set up around the field in the same zip code, I would go. Akron:

well, it is good this happened right after the Superbowl during Newton-gate and Manziel-gate

"Feel The Rash"

I follow them. I don't go to games though. It is due to the venue.