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I think they have potential Frez. IMO, the thing to watch will be TO's attitude after they hit a few bumps. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they went to the NFC Championship game again, nor would I be suprised if they imploded.

The alternative would have been to take Kelsay in the 1st round. He was projected to still be there in the 2nd, why not take the gamble? Who would you have taken, with the benefit of hindsight? Nobody really expects Willis to blow up until (at the VERY earliest) later this season, or more likely, next season. It's too soon to make the call IMO, let's wait and see how/if it works out before issuing final judgment.

It's true, I'm listening to the game now, and there's no way in hell I will pay the NFL to LISTEN to the game

FYI- Here are the latest computer models. Here's the latest 5-Day Forcast. EDIT- Beat me to it Joe!

:I starred in Brokeback Mountain:

They're part of the Bills Radio Network, but I'll make no promises about listening to it via the web. Best bet is to log on early before they shut the link down because of the NFL Season Pass thingy.

http://www.610cktb.com/cktb.ram

Yup, but there are an awful lot of us in NC and VA as well... All of you guys be careful down there. You know what you have to do to prepare and/or evacuate, so keep your heads and be smart. Oh yeah, and did I say, be careful?

I think it's Florida State that has a computer that averages the models, and the NHC makes their own assessment, and then ignores it in favor of the FSU "super model." Just who is the guy that decided that taking the most reliable models and dumbing them down by factoring in inaccurate models was a good idea?

You're a teacher?

The GFS and GFDL models are generally considered the most accurate, and if so, it bodes well for you, and bad for SC. Here are a few of the models, including the GFS & GFDL.

Nice pics Jay, looks like you guys had fun *green with envy*

I found it to be slow a couple of days ago, but it's back to its regular ol' fast self today.

Isn't Bob Sagget (sp?) a "local" guy from Rochester or Buffalo?

If you need batteries, think outside of the box. Everyone and their brother has hit Lowes, Home Depot, K-Mart, WalMart and Target by now. Try Dollar General or even better, a toy store (KB, Toys 'R Us, et al). I scored a bunch of batteries from KB right before Isabel after trying all of the places I mentioned above. While we're on batteries, get another cell phone battery, and charge both before the storm hits. While your carrier's network will certainly have some damage, in all likelihood it will be up before landline service, and that extra battery can go along way. But remember, if there's no network available, turn your phone off. They use more energy as they cycle trying to find a signal than they do in normal "standby mode." Turn your phone on briefly every few hours to check for signal if your local tower goes offline.

I was a Mularkey fan when most of us were clamoring for Fassel and Coughlin. I liked him then and he has done nothing to do anything but reenforce by feelings, at this stage of the game. Ultimately, the W's are what matters, and he'll have some growing pains, but I think this guy will be a very good coach for a very long time.

Get a big cooler and put it on standby. Being a young single guy, I know your freezer isn't too full, so load it up with bags of ice and hamburger meat, steak, chicken, etc. When you lose power, leave the the freezer closed for the first hour or so. Then put your deli meats, hamburger, steak, cheese, etc out of you fridge and put soda and/or beer with the ice in the cooler, and put your food and condiments on top of it. Get some charcoal or make sure you have LP if you have a gas grill. Make sure you have at least two pots (sauce pans at least). Mmmm, beans and franks done on the grill... They WILL tell you not to drink city water. Fill up your bath tub with water. You can then boil it on your grill to ensure you have clean drinking water. Tape your north, west, and south windows in an asterick pattern to help prevent large pieces of glass from killing you because your idiot neighbor leaves a hanging plant on their patio and the damn thing crashes into your window. And remember to get the battery powered radio that someone else mentioned! Before Isabel, I picked up a small portable TV and some rechargable batteries. I already had a DC-to-AC converter for my laptop, so I ran out to the Jeep to charge the batteries up. Being able to watch the local news was very helpful (and calming). If I can think of anything else, I'll post it.

Why question it? Just be thankful. Very thankful.

And NO's under sea level, about the worst town to be stuck in for a storm. If Frances shoots across FL and bounces up the Gulf, NO will be hammered. Steve's got the right attitude, stay until you know you know you're at the point that it will make landfall. But once you know it's coming at you, get the fugg outta' Dodge.

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And one more observation, Jeremy Roenick is a bigger ass than I realized. ESPN needs to keep him out of the booth. He's a tool.

The first was entertaining, with the Canadians really taking it to Team USA. The 2nd was a bit slower, and the third, especially later in the third, was fun to watch as Team USA tried to tie the score. I realized last night that Team USA is overall pretty old. After scanning The Hockey News' rosters, their seems to be a smaller youth infusion with Team USA than other teams. I also realized that there are far more players I enjoy watching on Team Canada, Sweden, Czech Rep, and Germany than on Team USA.

Perhaps the question should be "What's wrong with you?" We're talking about an ultimately meaningless sports event, not the second world war.

The Home Makeover show is good, appeals to the emotions and the handyman Bob Villa that dwells in all of us. Those damning the program would be best served to actually watch it first. It is good stuff.

If it makes landfall as a Cat5, there will be total devastation. If you are on the east coast, there is something to worry about. We are all monitoring this one closely.