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"Whale watching" - and that's a euphemism for.......?
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Police Shamelessly cite Terrorism in Patrolling Private Lots
WotAGuy replied to Fingon's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I just don't understand the terrorism rationale in terms of - what exactly do they expect the police to see by walking around the private lots? Jihadists gathered around a Pinto loading up their vests with explosives? Wouldn't they just do that in a port-a-john to avoid detection? And wouldn't it be more effective to simply eavesdrop on all cell phone traffic to listen for foreign accents talking about how Rex is gonna "blow up"? -
Long time family friend will be a guest on Conan (7/7/16)
WotAGuy replied to PromoTheRobot's topic in Off the Wall Archives
Researching that book must have kept him......busy -
I always found the beaches near York to be wide and sandy. Also located at southern end of coast, so there's that too There's also this: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/sep/21/top-10-maine-beaches-new-england-usa
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I'm gonna say "No". Pooj? http://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/headlines/20160704-mother-arrested-after-baby-found-face-down-near-arlington-creek.ece
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The Writing is On The Walls. Bye, bye Bills
WotAGuy replied to The Real Buffalo Joe's topic in Off the Wall Archives
I say we have a Bon Jovi album burning at midfield, right after we storm the field following our home opener win this year. Now, anybody have a Bon Jovi album? -
MMQB Profile of Marquise Goodwin
WotAGuy replied to Coach Tuesday's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
You should have thrown in your stance on guns for good measure.....gotta be "all in" 😎 -
That's pretty stupid
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NFL & YouTube to Offer Memorable Games for All 32 Teams
WotAGuy replied to 26CornerBlitz's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
What were the two games that didn't make the cut? -
When we clinch a playoff spot...
WotAGuy replied to Hot Buffalo Wings's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Hell, fans stormed the field after the 1980 opener against the Fins, ending a full decade of losses against them. We might burn some cars in the parking lot if we clinch a berth at home. -
Who's Your Surprise Starter for 2016?
WotAGuy replied to hondo in seattle's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
In the arena league or CFL? -
Topic of the day 6/30: One hit wonder - trifecta
WotAGuy replied to BuffaloBill's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Going old school: Dennis Shaw had one good season - ROY - and zip after that. I really thought he was going to be something. Jaime Mueller had one good game (statistically speaking) when he caught the winning TD pass from Kelly in final minutes against Jets. That was the biggest of his 4 career TDs. I was at that game watching from the opposite end zone. Preston Ridlehuber had one great play - a halfback option pass for a long TD that helped Bills beat Pats in a 1969 night game. I remember the radio call and wondering "who is that guy"? He was filling in for an injured OJ. -
Johnny Manziel (update: waived by Browns)
WotAGuy replied to Buffalo Barbarian's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Nothing against you personally, but this seems a little harsh to me. Yes, he's a young kid apparently suffering from addiction who (surprise!) acts like an a-hole. A lot of kids his age are cocky and act like a-holes too. I believe they deserve to live as much as JM deserves to live. Addiction is a B word, and until you either suffer from it, or have a loved one struggle with it, it is very hard to relate to it. Some people have a difficult time believing that addiction is a disease, and therefore feel it's just a bad person making bad choices. One of the most ironic moments of my life was being in a counseling session with one of my daughters and her telling the therapist and I that alcoholism isn't a disease, it's lack of discipline. And I was right in there, arguing it's a disease, all the while saying I wasn't an alcoholic, and by the way, there wasn't any way I was going to stop drinking. Insanity. It's part of the package. I see JM's behavior and recognize it very well. I also see his father's behavior and statements, and recognize that as well. There are many, many cases I've seen in my recovery where people were far beyond the ability of anyone to help them, including themselves. It wasn't until there was some type of intervention, that is, a spiritual one, that some people finally see themselves honestly and decide to ask for help. I have seen people recover from seemingly insurmountable bottoms, and they are the inspiration for myself and many others. It would be really great if JM was one of those people. -
Make sure your girlfriends all know that once you're married, there's no more over-nighters. It's all nooners from now on.
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Topic of the day for Friday 6/24--The Rockpile
WotAGuy replied to Beerball's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
There is a book called "Rockin' the Rockpile" by Jeffrey Miller. I have a copy and it's very good. My memories are of the neighborhood around the stadium and being scared to death. Also remember cars that were parked in front yards were up on blocks with no wheels after the game. The scoreboard end zone, if I remember correctly, had no bleachers or seats - just concrete "steps". It was awesome walking through that wasteland of a neighborhood and shell of a stadium, only to walk through the ramp and see that bright green field and red buffalo logo. This was before we owned a color TV, so seeing those colors and the bright blue uniforms was stunning. The echoes inside the stadium hallways added to the excitement before the game and the smells of hot dogs and peanuts were mouth-watering. Hoping you wouldn't have to sit behind a post in the area under the roof. Lots of good memories of that place. Years later saw Jimmy Buffet play there after a Bisons game. Early 1980s and a gorgeous hot day! -
Man this thread is depressing - I have been to so many of these games. November 8, 1970: I was 11, and my Dad had gotten tickets for him, Mom and I to sit in the best seats under the roof. Seven bucks a piece and it seemed like way too much money to spend, and I was so excited. The tickets were on the bulletin board for months and I would just stare at them. Morning of the game, Dad is acting strange and finally takes me for a walk and tells me his heart isn't feeling well and he can't go to the game. My sister goes in his place and my Mom somehow takes us down to the Rockpile. Drunk kids spill wine on my Bills blanket and burn cigarette holes in it. OJ tears up his knee on a KO return and is out for season. Bills lose 43-14. Worst day of my young life. That's also the day I decided to take up drinking
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"The Achilles heel of organized religion might be that we tend to tell people what to see instead of teaching them how to see." Richard Rohr
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Whatever you do - don't order cream in your coffee
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That headline must have been written by a blind guy
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It's threads like this that make me wonder why more women don't post on OTW. They'd get a real education
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"If pleasing people is your goal, you will be enslaved to them. People can be harsh taskmasters when you give them this power over you." (Sarah Young)
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Never had that happen, but I hate it when my johnson splashes into the bowl. Gotta reel it in like a garden hose.
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"Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out." –Art Linkletter