The Dean

You think the Bills are loose?

It's on the Sunday Ticket app. If you have that on your TV, then you can watch it on your TV. I don't know if it is on the normal DTV channels. This was an app test. BTW, I had to update my app as soon as I signed in.

Looks like it was taken off the market and is still open: https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/business/como-restaurant-in-niagara-falls-no-longer-up-for-auction-antonacci-and-colucci-families/71-764b02b8-00ce-48d9-99f3-6243f7948cec It's very odd. A family owned restaurant with a built-in Italian deli takeout shop connected. Yet, during the pandemic lockdown I was told they close everything. Then (again, this is hearsay) they took the Gov't money, but let all the employees go and shut down. A real bad look, IMO. Especially when they were completely setup to do takeout. On an unrelated note, Fortuna's (with no special takeout facility) managed to stay open for takeout and thrived during that period. Just seems odd to me. It was starting to look like the family didn't have it in them to continue running the place. Running a restaurant is WORK, and requires a lot of commitment. Many children of successful restaurant families don't seem to have what it takes to continue to do what is necessary to have a good, successful establishment. I'm very happy to hear it is still open (but only 4 days a week and no longer for lunch). The last thing Niagara Falls needs is more businesses closing.

Worked great on the early game. 👍

Como still open? I had heard it was closing. I had my first bartending job there as soon as I turned 18. IMO while a decent overall restaurant (and a better than OK catering restaurant) their Italian-American basics are very substandard. Their basic sauce is horrible and they may make the worst lasagna I've ever tasted. But they do make some good stuff too. Again IMO, Fortuna's is far superior to the Como. Keep in mind, I haven't eaten at the Como in a few years. Another popular local Italian Restaurant is Michael's (right next door to La Hacienda) on Pine Ave. Again, not one I love, but very popular. My mother, father and sister all loved it.

At the moment, I'm more worried about the K holder than the punter.

I agree, IF you aren't the real touristy type. If you are that type, then NF Ontario is far better. Since I grew up in NF (and was a tour guide) lived in Boston, SF, LA, NYC and now St Augustine, I've almost always lived in touristy spots. But when I travel, I'm the anti-tourist, for the most part. I look for places the locals go. I like to get a feel for what it's like to live in an area.

Correction to my correction. The Canadian boat is called Niagara City Cruises. It is run by Hornblower: https://www.cityexperiences.com/niagara-ca/city-cruises/niagara/voyage-to-the-falls-boat-tour/

Minor point of clarification. The Maid of the Mist used to run from both the US and Canada by the same company. But now the boat ride in Canada is called Hornblower and run by that company. They changed their boats first, to a more modern and larger design. Starting last year (or the year before) The Maid of the Mist switched to all electric, and very large, boats. I have yet to be on one of the newer vehicles. I hear good things. But I always thought the rather rickety nature of the older boats made the ride a lot more interesting. Maybe I'll have a chance to take a ride on the new ones in a couple weeks when I go back to WNY.

I have not. I hope to in a couple weeks though. I've heard it hasn't changed. But I will say the person who told me that isn't the best judge of pizza, IMO. As a former tour guide (both sides of the border) The Maid of the Mist is one thing that is definately worth the money, IMO

Indeed. I used to go all the time as a kid. It really is pretty cool. Was free. I wonder if it still is.

It's just one of the reasons I got out of working in television. This fake reality crap was taking over programming, and it was too much BS for me. But I get it, they are fairly inexpensive (compared to most scripted shows). And , with so many new outlets and programing hours, quality comedy writers, show runners, etc are pretty hard to find. Game shows have traditionally filled the cheap garbage programming hole, but it was mostly in daytime TV. Now reality, game shows, reality game shows seem to make up a good portion of primetime TV programming. And to answer an earlier question, no I really don't watch game shows or reality programming. I will watch College Bowl if it happens to be on. Same with Treehouse Masters.

👍 There ya go.

Just FYI, while a very nice restaurant, you don't have to dress up for Fortuna's or just about any restaurant in Niagara Falls. While you don't necessarily NEED a passport to enter Canada (I might be wrong about that if things have changed in the past two years or so) it tends to make it easier. You will need some other proof of identity/residence, If you are thinking about crossing the border (which I recommend) do a Google search for what ID is acceptable. You DO need to complete ArriveCan within 72 hours of entry to Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html

I'm just shocked people watch this crap. Even more shocked they would watch Rex.

I think to a large degree being a decent blocker is as much about will, as skill. If you don't crave the contact, you might never be good at it. Just a thought.

Unfortunately, Niagara Falls NY (my hometown for many years) is a real disaster. And as many have already said, you would probably be better off staying in Lewiston or even perhaps in NF Ontario. With that said, Fortuna's restaurant is really good, and owned by a good friend of mine. Tell Joe Fortuna "The Dean" sent you. There are also some pretty decent bars for wings and stuff. Mister B's is one as is Judi's Lounge. If you like good pizza, try La Hacienda on Pine Ave (not associate in any way with the La Hacienda in Buffalo). And Viola's makes one of the great steak and cheese subs in America, IMO. The one on Elmwood is probably the best, but in a bad neighborhood and closes very early. The one on Military road is fine though.

Yes they are. But I just checked in to see if I was mentioned in this thread. Alas the thread isn't awesome enough for that. 🙃

The rule you quote says the team who franchised the player can't extend/re sign the player. It doesn't say anything about another team doing so. With that said, I'm not certain if they can

Does anyone really know how Hodgins plays? But given there salaries and the Bills cap space (and the players they should extend), I'd roll with Hodgins. But I disagree with those who don't believe he's a valuable pass catching TE

Same here. I thought I read it somewhere but can't find it now. Something about him not being happy with the coaching staff/how he's being used.

Probably why he still on the trading block. But I don't consider anything 5th round or better "a bag of peanuts and a roll of tape". I think they might get a 4th...which is a pretty valuable draft pick, IMO

I tought I read Gesicki wanted to be traded. Is that not the case?

So you're simply assuming. Gotcha. Let me ask you this question. If they are only asking for a 6th or 7th for him, wouldn't you expect the deal to be done already? I'm assuming it would.

Where did you hear/read the Fins are looking to essentially giving him away? They could be asking for something a bit more substantial.