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On 4/23/2025 at 3:48 PM, rockpile said:
As of today, Team "Family Rocks!" has been sponsored over $700 with a goal of $1500.
We are hoping to break $30K this year. Since 2003 we have raised over $29,000 - Thanks to YOU!
Sponsor me here Walk MS - Rockpile
TBD Sponsors:
Jay
Todd
Bilby
Rockpile
The MS Walk in Canandaigua is May 18th this
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On 4/23/2025 at 3:48 PM, rockpile said:
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER - MS WALK IS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY. THANKS!
Sponsor me here Walk MS - Rockpile
Since 2003 we have raised over $29,000 Thanks to YOU!
TBD Sponsors:
Jay
Todd
Bilby
Rockpile
Draconator
It's time for my annual request of my friends at Two Bills Drive to sponsor me in a fund raiser to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
I do not post a lot anymore, but I have been lurking since day one of this web site.
Many of you know I was diagnosed with MS way back in 1994, but thanks to advances in treatment that get better each year, I can live a relatively normal life. There was a time when a diagnosis of MS meant getting measured for a wheelchair, but things have greatly advanced since then
As of today, Team "Family Rocks!" has been sponsored for over $700 with a goal of $1500.
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On 4/23/2025 at 3:48 PM, rockpile said:
It's time for my annual request of my friends at Two Bills Drive to sponsor me in a fund raiser to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
I do not post a lot anymore, but I have been lurking since day one of this web site.
Many of you know I was diagnosed with MS way back in 1994, but thanks to advances in treatment that get better each year, I can live a relatively normal life. There was a time when a diagnosis of MS meant getting measured for a wheelchair, but things have greatly advanced since then
As of today, Team "Family Rocks!" has been sponsored for $609 with a goal of $1500.
Since 2003 we have raised over $29,000 Thanks to YOU!
We are hoping to break $30K this year.
Sponsor me here Walk MS - Rockpile
TBD Sponsors:
Jay
Todd
Bilby
Rockpile
Draconator
Just a friendly bump and editing.
Rockpile
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There are comic book FB Groups with various names, but it is helpful to see what fans, collectors, retailers and traders have to say.
Also, condition is a primary determination of best price for any comic book.
I echo the suggestion of looking around E-Bay or other sites to see what is "hot" on the market and idea of the price.
Do not expect anything near full value price when selling the collection in bulk or selling to stores.
Good luck.
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On 4/20/2025 at 7:14 PM, jayg said:
I had a lot into my 20s(I'm 55 now) and they mysteriously disappeared. Have been thinking about getting the old Iron Man , Fantastic Four and Silver Surfers again. The internet is a wealth of knowledge and perhaps the local comic book store is still useful. It's been a while for me.
I like to hit the bargain bins at comic stores for reading copies or to pass on to grandchildren.
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On 4/23/2025 at 11:44 AM, OldBuffalo said:
I was 11 years old when that happened…
Me, too!
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14 hours ago, Draconator said:
Donated
Thank you for sponsoring me!!
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It's time for my annual request of my friends at Two Bills Drive to sponsor me in a fund raiser to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
I do not post a lot anymore, but I have been lurking since day one of this web site.
Many of you know I was diagnosed with MS way back in 1994, but thanks to advances in treatment that get better each year, I can live a relatively normal life. There was a time when a diagnosis of MS meant getting measured for a wheelchair, but things have greatly advanced since then
As of today, Team "Family Rocks!" has been sponsored for $609 with a goal of $1500.
We are hoping to break $30K this year.
Since 2003 we have raised over $29,000 Thanks to YOU!
Sponsor me here Walk MS - Rockpile
TBD Sponsors:
Jay
Todd
Bilby
Rockpile
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5 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:
Your comment to the nurse about “runs” reminded me that my southern born wife thinks that term is offensive and wrong. She had never before heard the situation called that.
You all may now return to the main point of the thread after this small detour.
So what do they call the runs down south, the two step? 😄
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40 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:
Whether it was Josh or Brady, I don't know. I just know I was sitting there saying over and over "throw the ball downfield a bit." Not bombs away, not 25-yard strikes, just get some 8- and 12-yard gains to get the defense back on its heels. It seemed all night the Bills were attacking with runs and passes at the line of scrimmage.
I kept waiting to see that too. I got the feeling that the Bills plan, especially in the second half, was to chug out first downs and keep the clock moving. Hey, after all these years, I will take the win 😄 but you make a good point.
Glad my team is still alive and hope they can keep moving the sticks.
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The only "official" Bills jersey that I have is Kyle Williams - #95
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On 10/15/2024 at 8:06 PM, BillsPride12 said:
You live in Rochester and you never got into the Sabres? I get they are a dumpster fire now but in the late 90s and 2005-2007 they were a blast to follow
I grew up in Hamburg, and went to an AHL BISONS game vs the Hershey Bears in Buffalo about 1969.
I moved to Rochester and went to Red Wing games, but no one else wants to go anymore, so I drifted away from the Americans and the Sabres.
I mostly watch the Stanley Cup finals.
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1 hour ago, nedboy7 said:
We can’t fire him. But we could rough him up.
Ah, the Booth Lustig move. Youngsters can google it. 😆
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I gave up on the Rochester Red Wings (AAA baseball) when they moved from Silver Stadium in the city to the new stadium downtown and for many other reasons I drifted.
- In the late 80's I lived 5 minutes from Silver Stadium. We got Knot Hole Club tickets and we went to many games with all four children.
- They were the farm team of the Baltimore Orioles and I was a fan of players, like Cal Ripken, Jr.
- You could park a couple city blocks from the field for free, and walk with families and baseball fans safely
- There would be an all star day annually where past Red Wings (some that were still active in MLB) that was discontinued.
- MLB has kind of given up on Rochester, IMO
They needed a new stadium badly, but the old one was like The Rockpile - lots of sentiment. The new stadium was beautiful more expensive and parking was not free.
The kids activities replaced attending many games. We go to games occasionally, but it is not like a football tailgate
They became the farm team for the Minnesota Twins and today for the Washington Nationals, who I have no interest in.
I basically am a diehard fan of the Buffalo Bills (since the Rockpile) and have liked the NY Yankees (since Maris and Mantle), but I only follow football and baseball. I wish I was interested in college and professional football basketball and hockey, but it is not the same excitement for me.
Edit: I do love March Madness and the World Series.
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I went to the last preseason game this year (with two daughters and four grandchildren).
Most people sat because it was a practice game and there were a LOT of kids.
Some foolish people were *obsessed* with starting a "wave" in the second half, most likely out of boredom.
* The wave is about as current as dialup internet
AND
* You do NOT do the wave when the Bills have the ball!
I explained this to the grandchildren so they grow up informed.
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55 minutes ago, boater said:
Is there a good garbage plate in the Buffalo area?
I used to go to Bill Gray's in Clarence, but that closed years ago.
Bill Gray's Great Plate is not great.
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14 hours ago, scuba guy said:
Yeah rockpile last time I went there too tahoes was in 1991. My swim friends from rit went before are training trip to Florida. 5 of us went 2 went to the hospital and got stiches.
I'll pass on that location
Nick's was often a trouble spot because after bars closed at 2AM, it was one of the few places OPEN for hungry partiers to eat and continue their party out back.
With current hours of 11-7PM most days I feel saying you can avoid hospitals or stitches.
Just drink lots of water after you finish your plate.
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Traditional Garbage Plate Society meeting starting at noon on Friday September 6th at Nick Tahou Hots in Rochester.
Let's see if we can get a mob gathered!
Attending:
Rockpile
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On 8/16/2024 at 8:17 AM, Just Jack said:
This is interesting though, because previous years you could not resell parking passes through TM.
My daughter has tickets for tomorrow and did not realize she wanted to get parking near the stadium. There is no way we were getting Hammers early enough. Tickets for Lot 4 yesterday were $114 each. We have younger children that have would have a problem walking from the private lots on Southwestern and Big Tree to the stadium and the appreciating kids day activity! We also probably need to be able to leave early, when kids have had enough. This sucks.
AT WHAT POINT IS THIS CONSIDERED SCALPING? !!! @##$%$#^&%%&
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One time when staying in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we took a bus to Mislmaloya. From the beach there we rode horses up the trails of the Sierra Madre along a river where people still washed their clothes in a river. At the top was El Eden, before it was commercialized and there was a guy wearing a Bills shirt. Apparently it was swag that was unused after the Bills lost in a Super Bowl, and the shirts ended up in third world charities. The man did not speak English or even know who the Bills are. LOL
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YOU DID IT!
The MS Walk was in Canandaigua on Sunday May 19th at Sonnenberg Gardens. We surpassed our goal of $1500 because of our many generous sponsors.
I want to sincerely thank YOU for your kindness. The weather was great for a walk in the beautiful gardens, and we ventured down to the lake / pier to chill afterwards.
Again, thank you!
Rockpile: $ 1,525
Family Rocks Team: $ 100
Total 2024 $1625
Total Sponsors Since 2004: $ 29,596
Donors: IF I MISSED ANYONE, please let me know.
Thank You:
Lou P
Karen R
Donald D
Julie L
John N
Marcie D
Kevin N * TBD
Margie Hart
Patrick H
GG * TBD
AiO * TBD
Tim F * TBD ?
H J G
Deb L
Diane * TBD
Todd * TBD
Bob B
Darlene M
Trevor W
Jay R * TBD
Jack * TBD
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This is Gianna and me getting ready to do the MS walk several years ago. She is 9 years old now and will be with us at the MS Walk again!
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16 hours ago, Augie said:
One blessing here is that you are available to help and become a bigger part of their lives. Family is EVERYTHING. God bless you all. Life ain’t easy.
I have four children and eleven grandchildren, and we are all still very close. I look around me and see so many families in chaos and bitterness.
You have to look for blessings in this life, and mine has always been family first.
Thanks for the kind thoughts.
17 hours ago, Patrick Duffy said:Sorry for the loss. I unfortunately just lost my best friend this past Wednesday who was a die hard Bills fan and thought I should have a thread to share how amazing of a person he was. Then I happened to see this thread and thought I'd just mention it here...
Gary was like a brother to me and because of him I went to my 1st Bills game. We had planned 30 years ago we were making the long trip up for the parade if Bills ever win a SB. Anyway, he was a true friend and I couldn't have hoped for a better one. My heart is crushed and a piece of me left when he did.
Sorry for your loss.
I have been down that road, too. Best friends are family.
God Bless.
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Thank you to all for the kind thoughts and prayers. Also thanks to those who contributed to the GoFundMe.
We used to get the family together and come to games, especially for the TBDAHOT (home opener if you did not know).
LONG time ago two of my daughters were TBD raffle ticket girls (Baby Rock and Pebbles 😄). Old timers will remember.
Luckily my youngest daughter has a lot of support from both sides of the family. I cannot tell you what it is like to get this kind of news. Since I am retired I am a primary taxi for school, daycare, and dance.
Jamie was like a son to me, and my daughter is getting stronger every day. None of us knows where this new normal will lead, but it has a good foundation. There is a hole in that foundation will never be filled. So we look to the future and pray, What else can we do?
Again, thank you and I pray you are blessed with a strong family that pulls together when sh*t happens.
Rock
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MS WALK - Canandaigua, NY - May 18, 2025
in Off the Wall
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The 2025 MS Walk is in the books!
As of this morning we were sponsored for a total $913.64 !
TBD Sponsors:
Jay
Todd
Bilby
Rockpile
Draconator
Mr Info
There were about ten others, not TBDers, who also contributed to the total.
My humble thanks to you all!
Rock / Tom