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It’s good that you never really thought about it. It just might make you crazy! 😂 It’s actually very cool that people along the way let you do it the way that was natural for you. My son’s school seems to have “corrected him” into being a rightie. His son doesn’t seem to have much of a preference, and I think that’s awesome. My left arm is there mostly to make me look symmetrical. BTW - has part of you thought of running for President?
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New stadium cost goes up from $1.4 billion to $1.54 billion.
Augie replied to cba fan's topic in The Stadium Wall
PLUS, the county will get all THEIR money back from DUI fines! Win/win! And it will feed the lawyers! What’s to hate here? . . -
Paying attention, huh? 😋 Since the statute of limitations has long since past, that was the other sister.
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New stadium cost goes up from $1.4 billion to $1.54 billion.
Augie replied to cba fan's topic in The Stadium Wall
Oh no, this is all JUST for the renderings. The stadium will be extra! Are they responsible for ALL cost overruns, or just after construction begins. I don’t know the details, but I’m pretty sure the overruns will be significant coin. -
Do home movies count? 😋 I’m not a fan of things that make me uncomfortable. I still remember my sister (8 years older) taking me to see The Exorcist on Easter Sunday the year it came out. It left a mark that lasted a while, I assure you.
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The bold is my greatest fear - too high and too steep. I don’t think I’ll know until I get inside. I saw a fan video from one of the newer stadiums (I think it was SoFi) that gave me vertigo just watching on my iPad! I’ve been in stadiums where it felt like I was climbing to Manchu Picchu. We went to an NBA game in Orlando one time with the family. My father refused to eat or drink because he was afraid to need the bathroom because he could only make that climb to our seats once. I get that it keeps you closer to the field, but there is a trade-off there. Too steep or high can be a problem. Time will tell.
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Our grandson just turned 9 and he seems to be ambidextrous in most aspects of life, except for sports. Is it possible to be “neither handed”? I kid, I kid! (Mostly.) He’s young, healthy and having fun. What else counts? As for lefties, it’s always nice to have someone to stick at the other end of the dining table so everyone can eat without getting in each other’s way.
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Good perspective on how good we were last year
Augie replied to BillsFan619's topic in The Stadium Wall
The people who are complaining must be Employee of the Month every month, and their kids are class valedictorians. 😋 I get it, the playoffs have been disappointing for us, just like for every team but one. It happens to be the Chiefs this year. I takes great play and peaking at the right time, plus a fair amount of luck to finish on top. It hasn’t been our turn yet, but I like where we stand and I’m looking forward to next season with high hopes. -
You and Rex are tied so far. Let’s face it, this is his season.
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I also doubt he ever sees the $45 Mil. Posturing already for the negotiation, Aaron Rodgers style.
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Two Bills Drive being correct on the Draft: Who did we get right?
Augie replied to Mikie2times's topic in The Stadium Wall
I’ll give you until the demise of the next stadium tp be right on that one. 😋 -
I never lived in Snyder, but just pulled that name after visiting my 95 year old mom today. She grew up there. Beyond that, I’ve never seen anyone sway anyone else’s mind in a public funding of sports arenas discussion, so I’ll bow out.
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The question is, what does this actually cost the average guy living in Snyder? Or anywhere else. Is this a financial burden difficult to survive? Or is it a few pennies a month? Serious question: what does this cost the average person?
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We live in Atlanta, my wife works out of NYC and we spent time in downtown Chicago about 18 months ago. Chicago was BY FAR best option of those 3 major US cities. It was so clean and safe feeling even I was impressed. Just don’t go to the wrong areas. My wife changed hotels in NYC so she never has to go outside. The hotel is attached to the offices. She doesn’t feel safe outside anymore. That’s horribly sad, but I think most major cities have declined in that regard the last few years.
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Who decides “our way”? Do you speak for all? I suppose the best response is that we/you elect people to make decisions, then you have to let them go to work. You don’t have a referendum every time they build new schools, or close libraries. That also affects taxpayers. This is just one decision in the big picture. Yes, a bigger than average decision, but just one small line on the bigger budget. I don’t live there or pay those taxes, admittedly. But I never blinked or asked how much having the Atlanta Braves new stadium in my county was going to cost. It was a non-issue here. The financial aspect was not a factor, but then everyone got something they generally love. If they hated it, I think they would have complained about all kinds of related things like cost, lack of transparency, traffic, design, etc. Get it right? Everybody is happy and all is forgotten. There is no way to satisfy everyone in the Bills stadium situation, so people will find things to complain about. .
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So……if you can’t have it YOUR way, shut it down. I’m afraid you don’t have the clout. These decisions are being made by people with clout, and we are not on that list. In Atlanta they moved the Braves stadium from a very sketchy area to an area (The Battery) about 3 miles from my house. It’s surrounded by a terrific development with restaurants, bars, apartments, hotels and theaters on 65 acres. The funny part was there was ZERO public discussion until it was announced. I don’t know how it was funded and I’m not saying this is related to the Bills situation, but it’s just crazy how these things can work out behind the scenes with no public input. I absolutely LOVE the result in this case, to be honest. But decisions like that could also be awful, so I question the process more than the result.
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I have always said as long as the Bills remain in WNY I’ll be content. I’m good. Having said that, my first preference was a downtown stadium strictly for selfish reasons. I fly into town for games, usually by myself. Taking one person in a rental car or finding a ride to the stadium is less than ideal. To be able to walk from the downtown hotel to the stadium, as I’ve done in other cities, is awesome! I’m sure I’m not alone in that feeling. BUT, that will NOT be the case so I’m not wasting any mental energy on the topic. If anybody is obsessed with not getting exactly what they wanted, I suggest they look up the Serenity Prayer. It ain’t happening, so let it go.
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Leading the war on obesity!!! But in a subtle way.
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What was McDermott’s defense like in Carolina?
Augie replied to Desert Bills Fan's topic in The Stadium Wall
I think having that versatility was part of the plan. Unfortunately, Tre was never himself and Elam took some time to get up to speed. Stuff happens. Keep moving. -
In the past 12 years the Big East has won 5 National Championships (UConn with 3 and Villanova with 2). The other winners were UNC, Duke, Baylor, Louisville, UVA, Kansas and Kentucky, each with just one win. Pretty awesome showing for the BE.
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See: Troup, Torrel
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Nope, I heard they were going to commit to keeping this one intact forever. Just for YOU! 😋
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WOW! That’s a surprising little tidbit.
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As @muppy is well aware. The big night is here…..eventually. Late start wouldn’t bother me as I’m retired, but I have to be ready for a furniture delivery at 8am. Bad timing! Hoping first for a good game, then if UConn can win it’s the best of everything.