BuffaloBud

I don't know how many of you out-of-towners read the Buffalo News on their web site. I try to read it every day just to keep up on the local "stuff" even though I do not live their anymore (currently in Columbus OH). I am having a hard time comprehending the problems that that area is having financially. The City of Buffalo is working under a financial control board. Erie county is under extreme financial pressure. In general, the entire WNY area is bleeding from an open chest wound. One of my best friends in high school mentioned this past summer that if it were not for his kids in middle / high school he would have moved out of the area. Is the problems that this area is having a result of the big fat lazy brother down south, NYC? Too much "politics" in the government? What drives companies to stay in the area, let alone try to expand. If this area doesn't turn things around pretty durn quick, I could see a major financial implosion which could result in the loss of the Bills and Sabres. Yes, there have been different things proposed to "jump start" the economy. Develop the waterfront, expand the Peace Bridge, build office space. But, in my opinion you've got to have demand to create supply. I can't see it the other way around. Heck, they can't even agree to what the Peace Bridge should look like or where is should go. And that has been going on for years. Yet, the Canadian side has all the infrastructure ready to go when "something" is built. In general, it breaks my heart to see an area that I grew up in and still have deep feelings for just die a slow and painful death. I know that this is not football related and may be moved, but I thought that I would throw this out here for comments.

One other thing worth considering is that when someone on the Pat defense got hurt they worked pretty much on a "plug and chug" system. Plug someone else in and chug along. Can the Bills defense say / do this (ex. Spikes)?

What do you do with or what are your going to do with your cell phone? Why not ask the same question for it? (Read) Yes, they are safe.

I haven't seen your check yet. Any thoughts on its whereabouts?

Palates = Pilates =

What do you mean that they can't play golf. It might be a little on the cool side, instead of Miami or Phoenix, but cetainly there is plenty of golf courses in the Jax area. BTW, Indy is using the potential selection of a Super Bowl as one reason to get a new domed stadium for the Colts.

Game grades are not published to the public. I have a contact in the ref biz, I will make an inquiry.

When I lived in Raleigh (2 yrs ago), Blinco's on Six Forks had it on tap. I can get Labatt Blue and Lite, Molson Golden and Canadian here in Columbus OH.

Reality vs. Fantasy D Esmonde has an excellent op-ed in today's Buffalo News. Link is attached.

People at the front desk now. There may be some "crackage" on display if this one dude doesn't pull up his pants.

Columbus OH, 9 this morning (ABC - a$$ bitin cold).

False alarm. Just shuffling papers.

Activity going on NOW!!

Ah, cleaning crew.

What is the person standing on the far end of the wall supposed to be doing?

When I worked at Texas Instruments the rule was that you could not smoke anywhere on company property, even the parking lots. People's habits changed real quick.

Frozen Four is in Columbus OH this year. No tickets available.

When I went to SB XXXII (GB - NE, New Orleans) and XXXIII (Den - GB, San Diego) many of the "parties" were at places like Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood, House of Blues, and the like. The Commissioners Party in NO was in the convention center. Man, what a party that was!! All the different kind of food / drink that you could invision, along with all the eye-candy and NFL celebs. That is where I got RW's autograph. SD was a little different - more laid back? They took one street and essentially closed it and opened the bars to the street. Pretty interesting. My sister lives near PV, a bit of a hike to the city. Especially after having a few. May hope on a flight last minute. Have fun!!

Change the scenerio. If the Bills ran that play against anyone in the same situation would you say the same thing? I bet not. You would be saying "lay it on big boy". The game isn't won until it is over. The Houston comeback game should show you that.

One of the best birthday gifts I ever got was the video tape collection of the "Best of Carson".

That would definitely determine if he has "it".

?Reed = Chrebet?

That Danny character makes my skin crawl. If I was PM on Magna next week I'd tell that dufus to keep his dang geetar at home.

I had to start marking my name on a flippin carton of coffee creamer that I brought in because I found the president and vp of engineering using it. When I asked them if it was theirs they replied that they just assumed that because it was in the fridge it belonged to everyone. If the shoe was on the other foot I'm sure that I would have caught hell. I don't blame here for being upset, but she should have checked the email before sending it.

TD said that they will be making decisions on both TH and DB within the next couple of weeks. In the case of DB, they will consider the opinion of the vets. In the case of TH, they will not give him away. If other team wants to trade, they have to make an appropriate offer. TD thinks that NE and Philly win this week, although Pitt is in his heart.