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05-14-2022, 03:26 PM
Thread: Con artists
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About halfway through Sneaky...
About halfway through Sneaky Pete....entertaining.
A lot of people like to claim they were SpecOps in our military. I don't call them out but ask a couple of questions that only people that have... -
05-14-2022, 05:23 AM
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Still waiting for an MRI....from my military...
Still waiting for an MRI....from my military service I get "almost free" health coverage but it sure seems like you get what you pay for. I called the Dr. office yesterday and they said the MRI...
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05-12-2022, 01:36 PM
Thread: Skiing sailing in Norway
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I’m family, right? [emoji41] Sent from my...
I’m family, right? [emoji41]
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05-11-2022, 12:58 PM
Thread: Skiing sailing in Norway
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So, a few questions..... Is it just your...
So, a few questions.....
Is it just your family on the boat? Skiing pictures infer there's at least one other group with you.
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05-08-2022, 10:23 AM
Thread: Skiing sailing in Norway
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Following... My 2 favorite pastimes in one TR!
Following...
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05-07-2022, 03:54 PM
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Just seeing this csprings... Positive vibes to...
Just seeing this csprings...
Positive vibes to you. I was lucky when I suffered a TPFx...it was a clean break and not a compression. Only required 2 screws and no plate. Had the hardware removed... -
05-07-2022, 03:44 PM
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Still waiting to get an MRI for the knee. ...
Still waiting to get an MRI for the knee. Haven't skied in 8 days and it really isn't any better (or any worse). If possible, we'll ride some dirt this summer. Don't know about your place but the...
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05-07-2022, 09:25 AM
Thread: Jeopardy thread- LETITSNOW
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My thinking was that people had already posted...
My thinking was that people had already posted that since GMA had already announced she was done, the spoiler could have been that she won...so not exactly a dead giveaway.
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05-07-2022, 09:06 AM
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^ Nice. All of those trails skied real nice 8...
^ Nice. All of those trails skied real nice 8 days ago.
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05-06-2022, 06:05 PM
Thread: Jeopardy thread- LETITSNOW
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I don't get the love for Citizen Kane. Not the...
I don't get the love for Citizen Kane. Not the best movie ever IMO.
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05-04-2022, 04:47 PM
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There's supposed to be an "e" at the end of...
There's supposed to be an "e" at the end of minutiae
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05-03-2022, 07:55 PM
Thread: Student Loan Forgiveness
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Lighten up a little.... I never said the US...
Lighten up a little....
I never said the US was great. But unlike most on this thread, I have lived in other countries for extended periods. I have a first-hand appreciation for the differences... -
05-03-2022, 04:57 AM
Thread: Student Loan Forgiveness
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Different kind of happy...there's a reason we...
Different kind of happy...there's a reason we left Yurp. Didn't want the gubmint controlling our lives.
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05-03-2022, 04:45 AM
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Bumping this to keep it on page 1....
Bumping this to keep it on page 1....
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05-02-2022, 04:51 PM
Thread: Student Loan Forgiveness
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Do you know how taxes are structured in those...
Do you know how taxes are structured in those countries? I think you would be a little hesitant to promote their system if you knew.
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05-02-2022, 07:00 AM
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And a few more mags that I left off my list:...
And a few more mags that I left off my list:
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05-01-2022, 07:50 PM
Thread: Student Loan Forgiveness
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Shoulda taken more math in college :) the...
Shoulda taken more math in college :) the difference between K-12 and K-16 is more than 2 years....
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05-01-2022, 04:34 PM
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So....I did leave off a few people on my list and...
So....I did leave off a few people on my list and they are not going to let me hear the end of it...
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05-01-2022, 04:17 PM
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Dude, you said about 96 and he offered...
Dude, you said about 96 and he offered 99...that's 3mm difference. And 170 is damn close to 172. And the price is killer. Get a grip....
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05-01-2022, 01:48 PM
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As promised, here's a wrap-up/summary of my...
As promised, here's a wrap-up/summary of my season. Despite the lure of going higher, I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow to get on the way to getting my knee repaired and hopefully don't lose the whole...
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05-01-2022, 06:17 AM
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Nice pics Bucket! 'twas indeed a lovely day at...
Nice pics Bucket! 'twas indeed a lovely day at the mighty K. We also skied Bunny Buster and were surprised at that first fairway that wasn't very visible from behind a slight rise. Apologies to...
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05-01-2022, 05:51 AM
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And thanks again to you for gifting me those...
And thanks again to you for gifting me those vouchers to Ragged. One of many great days I had this season.
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04-30-2022, 05:02 PM
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Oh to be young again :) As skiJ noted, I'm...
Oh to be young again :)
As skiJ noted, I'm hanging on by a thread.
Day 100: Killington, VT (Ikon pass)
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04-29-2022, 11:59 AM
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I can tell you that when they opened in SS, their...
I can tell you that when they opened in SS, their beer selection was an embarrassment compared to the SoBTV store. Both stores have their fair share of hot soccer moms in yoga pants so there's...
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04-29-2022, 04:49 AM
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Mitch Hedberg channeling through this cat....
Mitch Hedberg channeling through this cat....
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04-28-2022, 05:10 PM
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Yeah, definitely a long slog. Still buzzing from...
Yeah, definitely a long slog. Still buzzing from our day at da Loaf. Will definitely be back next year.
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04-28-2022, 01:42 PM
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Right on! You brought the snow the first time...
Right on!
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04-27-2022, 04:27 PM
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I think the price on those Rustlers is too high. ...
I think the price on those Rustlers is too high. Sierra had brand new 188s (with the Sheeva topsheet) for $299 earlier this year.
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04-27-2022, 04:30 AM
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Thanks brother. When you coming back to Magic?
Thanks brother. When you coming back to Magic?
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04-26-2022, 02:00 PM
Thread: Lately, it occurs to me
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Dude, that's my line I'll get up and fly away
Dude, that's my line
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04-25-2022, 04:51 AM
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I am so IN!!! Just grabbed the concert...
I am so IN!!!
Just grabbed the concert tix...have to go through Ticketmaster. Most of the folks I have talked to are doing the lawn.
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04-24-2022, 06:01 PM
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I thought OG skied great...way better rhythm than...
I thought OG skied great...way better rhythm than Stein's. Sorry we didn't cross paths.
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04-24-2022, 02:52 PM
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Magic Patroller GH (in the yellow pants) is a...
Magic Patroller GH (in the yellow pants) is a rippin skier. Our crew's knuckle dragger is also a ripper. BH and I just try to keep up.
Day 99: Sugarbush, VT (Ikon pass)
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04-24-2022, 04:43 AM
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I can't believe this will be our first day making...
I can't believe this will be our first day making turns together this year!!!
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04-23-2022, 08:09 PM
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I'll be at the bush on Sunday. Blue Freeride...
I'll be at the bush on Sunday. Blue Freeride Systems jacket, orange/red pants. I'll be with Vt-F.
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04-23-2022, 08:01 PM
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Day 98: Sugarbush, VT (Ikon pass). Neighbor BH...
Day 98: Sugarbush, VT (Ikon pass).
Neighbor BH and I headed north early this morning to get to Stein's before the crowds. Vt-F had sent me a pic of mountain ops winch-catting it last night.
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04-23-2022, 06:18 PM
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Day 100 will be at Killington on Saturday, 4/30 ...
Day 100 will be at Killington on Saturday, 4/30
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04-22-2022, 06:03 PM
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Day 97: Jay Peak, VT (Indy Pass) Headed north...
Day 97: Jay Peak, VT (Indy Pass)
Headed north (way north) out of Magic today to ski at Jay Peak, a place I haven't been in more than 40 years. As we climbed the access road my neighbor Dan L... -
04-21-2022, 06:46 PM
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding your post...the Spring...
Maybe I'm misunderstanding your post...the Spring Pass isn't good until March 15. So really 2.5 months and a month of that is 1 trail. It was a good deal at $169, $179, and even $259 but a $100...
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04-20-2022, 05:49 PM
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Spring Pass now $369. I think I paid $179 when I...
Spring Pass now $369. I think I paid $179 when I started buying it 5 years ago.
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04-20-2022, 02:15 PM
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In the immortal words of Ron White, "Once you've...
In the immortal words of Ron White, "Once you've seen one pair of boobs, you wanna see the rest of them..."
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04-20-2022, 02:02 PM
Thread: Post Pandemic Travel
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TSA at Orlando sucks balls. Almost as bad as...
TSA at Orlando sucks balls. Almost as bad as Newark Terminal C
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04-20-2022, 01:58 PM
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They jacked the price up $100 this year. Too rich...
They jacked the price up $100 this year. Too rich for my blood. With 5 days on Ikon Base (1 left and reserved for Day 100) and a free Express Card ($39.50 on weekdays after 4/25) I'd have to ski...
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04-20-2022, 04:33 AM
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Yes you did! Although my days at JHMR and GT...
Yes you did!
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04-19-2022, 02:18 PM
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It is a change for the upcoming year... Oddly,...
It is a change for the upcoming year...
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04-19-2022, 02:14 PM
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Skied K on Saturday and da Loaf on Monday...can...
Skied K on Saturday and da Loaf on Monday...can confirm way more snow than every place on Killington except Superstar.
Save some for me...thinking I will land there on Friday...
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04-19-2022, 01:53 PM
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Alas, day 97 didn't happen. I got to the...
Alas, day 97 didn't happen. I got to the Sugarloaf lot at 8:30 but when I got to the lifts, it was obvious that it wasn't open. Talked to a Mountain Ops guy who told me that all lifts were on wind...
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04-18-2022, 06:02 PM
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Day 96: Sugarloaf, ME (Ikon pass) Believe...
Day 96: Sugarloaf, ME (Ikon pass)
Believe everything you’ve read about Sugarloaf. It’s all that and a bag of peanuts.
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04-18-2022, 05:49 PM
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East Coast Roll Call 21-22 We have a hot date with Skadi, Pictures at 11
You ain’t kidding. What a day. These mainiacs are good peeps
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04-17-2022, 02:58 PM
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Thanks, my friend! Aiming for 4/30 at...
Thanks, my friend!
Aiming for 4/30 at Killington for day 100. Would love to see a whole buncha mags turn out that day.
Day 95: Okemo, VT (Epic Pass)
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