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The Jets - last regular season game at Highmark when they have the #1 seed sewn up and all the starters are on the bench for most of the game.

Only a longtime Buffalo Bill fan would be able to see a cloud in the silver lining of a 2-0 start. The Bills defensive problems are probably more about personnel than coaching. The team has addressed it. With the maturation of the new D-line prospects and the return of the suspendees, we might see a more dominant defense. I'm not the least bit worried. The only stat that really matter falls under the win/loss columns. The Bills have a whole lot more W's than L's over the past several years.

Week 17 of 2018 everything fell our way. I believe the date was April 26.

And that codpiece…. more BS to distract from what’s really going on.

Initially, I thought shoulder. But that thought was temporary, lasting only seconds when the slow-mo replayed showed the hit and then him being attended to on the bench. Rub a little dirt on it and get back in there boy.

Oh ok. That justifies being a total jerk in public for the rest of his days.

I don't usually feel animosity or hate towards public figures or others whom I only know through media, but I'd like to hit that obnoxious A hole Fireman Ed with a water hose from a hydrant and then run him over with the ladder truck. Nothing wrong with being an enthusiastic fan, but that guy gives off a vibe like he wants the whole stadium crowd to focus on him and his massive ego. Such a D-bag. The way he carries on, you'd think the Jets, (winners of a grand total of 3 division titles since the AFL-NFL merger, 55 seasons!), were some celebrated juggernaut with a trophy case full of Lombardis. F him.

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Assumed it's not practical for short visit. My statement was a general counterpoint in a side note and the perception by some that "there's nothing to do in WNY". It's the sort of thing that used to be said in regard to Free Agent NFL players who might prefer the glamour and action in South Beach as opposed to the cloudy skies and slower pace of Buffalo. For families living in WNY, there's more options for entertainment and recreation in the region than there are in many cities, even if there aren't white sandy beaches and palm trees. I believe the Bills actively recruit the type of mature family-oriented men who are comfortable with the Buffalo lifestyle. A lot of these guys grew up on farms, experienced rural life and a small town lifestyle. I'm sure a good number of them have no desire for instant access to parties in La-La Land or South Beach.

What sort of things do you enjoy doing? Dining, drinking, hiking, museums, dancing/nightlife, touristy stuff? This may seem obvious, but as you're coming to a Buffalo Bills message board, I'm assuming a Bills' game is already on the docket. Will you have a car? And yes, Niagara Falls is compulsory if it's your first time in the area. Don't miss it. The Canadian side offers more attractions and places to visit than the American side. (sadly, Niagara Falls, NY could've been a great tourist destination had it been developed by someone with vision, but instead it's surrounding neighborhoods are dumps). If you're coming in the fall, WNY trees, parks, rivers, and other natural areas provide beautiful landscapes for just walking and getting some fresh air. For inside museum stuff, Buffalo Albright Knox Art Gallery is world class. There's also the Buffalo science and history museums. Buffalo also has a very nice (and underrated) zoo. As far as good eats, there are an infinite number of great places to test the local fare for wings, beef on (kimmel)weck, pizza, Friday Haddock fish frys, etc. Some of the little hole-in-the wall mom & pop gin mills often have the best of these local favorites. But, there are so many great places for Bistro-style to fine dining. Don't waste your time with chain places like Applebee's when you're there. The food in WNY is outstanding. If you're unsure about where to go, ask the locals. You'll find most people of WNY are extremely friendly and helpful. Enjoy, happy birthday, and GO BILLS! Another thought...check to see what other entertainment is going on the week(end) that you visit. There may be some good music acts coming through town, maybe a touring play at Shea's Theater, or even an NHL game with the Buffalo Sabres if they're iplaying that week. One more piece of commentary: The Buffalo/WNY area has been branded as someplace where there's "nothing to do". I challenge that. I live in the Atlanta area and in my opinion there's a far greater number of things to do and see in Buffalo and within a short drive, especially if you include Toronto and the southern tier and finger lakes regions.

It's crazy that these NFL stadiums are being replaced after 25 years. The Georgia Dome came and went from 1992-2016. The Cleveland stadium and now the Denver stadium, neither of which are that old, are in the process of being replaced. I was half kidding in an earlier thread about in the near future starting a feesability study and the planning for the next stadium that will replace the new Highmark stadium. Maybe that tongue-in-cheek thought wasn't so far-fetched. How is it that so many college stadiums are viable and still used for 50+ years?

I never had the multi-focal. When it became obvious distance and reading both needed corrective lenses, I opted for mono-vision. i.e. one lens/eye handles distance and the other does close. Two completely different prescriptions for left and right. The brain makes the adjustment, so it’s like having near perfect vision. But as I said before, I’m now only in one contact until I need surgery on that one. btw, I’m terrible about changing lenses. I’ve only used the kind you can keep in for a few days and overnight, but they’re frequently in there for weeks. Oh well.

Ironically, I’ve recently been working out the keyboard intro to Bloody Well Right. It has some tricky timing that has escaped me forever, but I finally decided a couple of weeks ago to finally tackle it and practice until I have it down. I started playing it when the record came out, but only got about as far as the first 8 bars before winging it (playing it wrong). So now with the composer watching from above, I need to get it bloody well right.

I’ve only needed one, but the other one will certainly need it soon enough. Medicare covered 100%, but I elected to get the upgraded lens for an extra $2900. I can’t tolerate eyeglasses, so I’ve been wearing contacts for about 20 years. Now, only in left eye. What’s amazing is how bright everything is after getting surgery. It’s like somebody turned all the dimmer switches to full brightness. Agree with the recommendation.