Some of our wrestling fans (not our own BCC) would still hate Pollard even if he hand delivered a free Clone Cone to their seats. They are the epitome of angry old white men who think they aren't getting their fair share and it was being given to someone else. JFC, can't even imagine what it would be like trying to settle an estate with some of these dudes. "I know I am getting half the farm now but dad gave you a better car then I had in HS and it ruined my life!"
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I would be upset if he delivered me a clonecone. I'm lactose intolerant. The wrestling world has many crazies. They seem to gravitate there. I learned of this about 10 years ago when my oldest started wrestling. I played basketball, it a strange and unique world.
Don't know if I mentioned this story before or not, so forgive me if I have.
Me, my kids, and my girlfriend (my wife's friend whom I've been going to things with lately due to transportation) were set to leave at 9:30 Thursday. I got a call at 8:00 from my wife that I have to leave in 40 minutes (she called back a minute later saying it is 30 not 40). It was because this teammate who got third in districts was wrestling at state due to the kid in front of him passing kidney stones. So I woke the kids up. I hadn't even showered yet, I jumped in the shower and could hear my cell blowing up. I took a quick rinse, skipped shaving and when I jumped out my youngest handed me my cell. Coach talking to me about if I can pick this kid up at his house. I have 20 minutes to do this, plus stop at the bank and maybe fuel up. I'm getting mad because it's hard to get anything done while answering calls naked. Thankfully, a friend is just getting ready to leave and we get them to take him. One bonus, this kid needed a workout partner so my son just grabbed his stuff and got to get in free and be on the mats for awhile.
Me, my kids, and my girlfriend (my wife's friend whom I've been going to things with lately due to transportation) were set to leave at 9:30 Thursday. I got a call at 8:00 from my wife that I have to leave in 40 minutes (she called back a minute later saying it is 30 not 40). It was because this teammate who got third in districts was wrestling at state due to the kid in front of him passing kidney stones. So I woke the kids up. I hadn't even showered yet, I jumped in the shower and could hear my cell blowing up. I took a quick rinse, skipped shaving and when I jumped out my youngest handed me my cell. Coach talking to me about if I can pick this kid up at his house. I have 20 minutes to do this, plus stop at the bank and maybe fuel up. I'm getting mad because it's hard to get anything done while answering calls naked. Thankfully, a friend is just getting ready to leave and we get them to take him. One bonus, this kid needed a workout partner so my son just grabbed his stuff and got to get in free and be on the mats for awhile.
I've been asked out a few times. First time was by lawyer to an Iowa football game. It's one thing to hit on me it's another to try to take me to that sleaze hole.
Being straight, I don't really know what is attractive in a guy, but by what you're saying, they must think I'm hotter than you.
I must be hotter than Pants, too. I can specifically remember being asked out in the bathroom of a dumpy sports bar, at a dance club (What the he// I was doing at a dance club I have no idea. Some girl must have dragged me there) and in Mexico. Two of these times were by Latino men. The Latinos love me.I've been asked out a few times. First time was by lawyer to an Iowa football game. It's one thing to hit on me it's another to try to take me to that sleaze hole.
Being straight, I don't really know what is attractive in a guy, but by what you're saying, they must think I'm hotter than you.
Just found out one of our z/OS architects is retiring in March. This is the big problem in the mainframe world. Everyone is older and retiring and there are fewer and fewer people that understand it. Most of this was never taught in school and people have been predicting the demise of the mainframe for the last 30 years so you have never gotten younger people to learn it because they were told it was going away.
I guess the bright part is I should start looking into contract work at some point. Then I could semi retire and just pick up a contract here or there. Of course that would mean being able to get a decent internet connection in the boondocks after I build the retirement home.
I guess the bright part is I should start looking into contract work at some point. Then I could semi retire and just pick up a contract here or there. Of course that would mean being able to get a decent internet connection in the boondocks after I build the retirement home.
Back when Dugan's Deli started becoming the preferred gay hangout I had some random guy ask me if he could come home with me. I was like "huh? uhhhhh no"
TBH. I'm flattered by it. I've been rejected often enough to take solace where I can.
How long's it been? Anything more than 15-30 minutes and I think you're fine
You all are right. I was overjoyed about the win last night. I'm not sure I get all the negativity. I guess some people are just more nitpicky than me.
You guys can have it. I mean, I'm totally cool with that and all, just not my thing, so not worth my time.
It sort of had that reputation when I was there in the late 80's. I don't know if it was true or not. I only went there a couple of times as I never lived near there.
We went as a crew - probably 8-10 grad students & young faculty, plus spouses (and occasionally their small children) so maybe that's why I never noticed.
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