The Official Argue About Where Upstate NY Is Thread

[rideit]

So, this is self-indulgent, but my Dad cast a very long shadow over some circles in New York Academia and the arts in the Upstates (and other places). Thought I would share his obit, he was an amazing dude. He left life as he lived it, with humility, humor, and grace. Absolutely no fear.
I won’t even say Rest In Peace, as he died in peace.

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obitua...ry?id=42889126

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

Oh man, sorry for your loss. Fair winds to your dad.

[Aldo]

Thank you for sharing that Rideit. A life well lived with much to celebrate.

[Mazderati]

Sounds like an interesting guy and a life well-lived. Thanks for sharing.

[EWG]

Wow what a freakin resume. Sorry Rideit, and I hope you are doing ok. But that is one decorated dude for sure. Extremely impressive. Long shadow indeed.

[Brownski]

So, this is self-indulgent, but my Dad cast a very long shadow over some circles in New York Academia and the arts in the Upstates (and other places). Thought I would share his obit, he was an amazing dude. He left life as he lived it, with humility, humor, and grace. Absolutely no fear.
I won’t even say Rest In Peace, as he died in peace.

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obitua...ry?id=42889126

Well said- both by you and the paper. Quite a life. Sorry for your loss

[Timberridge]

Yeah, ditto the above.

[BmillsSkier]

Same as everyone else. Sorry for your loss Rideit.

[huckbucket]

So sorry Rideit. A long, fruitful life to celebrate although the end is rarely easy. Hope that you can hold great memories of him for the rest of your days.

[Core Shot]

So, this is self-indulgent, but my Dad cast a very long shadow over some circles in New York Academia and the arts in the Upstates (and other places). Thought I would share his obit, he was an amazing dude. He left life as he lived it, with humility, humor, and grace. Absolutely no fear.
I won’t even say Rest In Peace, as he died in peace.

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obitua...ry?id=42889126

Wow. What a fucking book nerd. God bless people like that. What a life lived. That’s all we can ask for. The knowledge he shared and the lives he touched were immeasurable

RIP. And peace to you and the family.

[rideit]

All good, guys, and thanks for the positive words.
FWIW, he really liked S.U. Basketball (was good friends with Boeheim), Utica Greens, and Luna Pizzas.
So full circle, carry on!

[spanky]

So, this is self-indulgent, but my Dad cast a very long shadow over some circles in New York Academia and the arts in the Upstates (and other places). Thought I would share his obit, he was an amazing dude. He left life as he lived it, with humility, humor, and grace. Absolutely no fear.
I won’t even say Rest In Peace, as he died in peace.

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obitua...ry?id=42889126

Sorry for your loss. I’m glad you didn’t say your dad “passed away”. Any other prohibited words not mentioned in the obit?

He once informed his friend, Bill Safire, a conservative essayist and alumnus of SU, that Safire's occasional use of split infinitives was a sign of liberal permissiveness.

I laughed. Hard! Both that he said that and that it is in the obituary.

[rideit]

In general, words were his playground, jungle gym, and battlefield.

[Aldo]

In general, words were his playground, jungle gym, and battlefield.

That’s brilliant.

[Brownski]

Not sure that everyone agrees that Warwick is upstate but I think it is. Nice spot for some night skiing.



I haven’t been back in Albany nearly as much lately so I haven’t been able to resupply on UC lately. This shit was a poor substitute.

[rideit]

That’s brilliant.

Lol, when I wrote that, my first thought is that he would have been proud and amused. Thanks.

[ntblanks]

So, this is self-indulgent, but my Dad cast a very long shadow over some circles in New York Academia and the arts in the Upstates (and other places). Thought I would share his obit, he was an amazing dude. He left life as he lived it, with humility, humor, and grace. Absolutely no fear.
I won’t even say Rest In Peace, as he died in peace.

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obitua...ry?id=42889126

A man who corrected Bill Safire on matters of grammar is a badass by definition. Congrats on a life well lived and condolences.

[half-fast]

So, this is self-indulgent, but my Dad cast a very long shadow over some circles in New York Academia and the arts in the Upstates (and other places). Thought I would share his obit, he was an amazing dude. He left life as he lived it, with humility, humor, and grace. Absolutely no fear.
I won’t even say Rest In Peace, as he died in peace.

https://obits.syracuse.com/us/obitua...ry?id=42889126

Sorry to hear about your dad. I’m not sure if I ever met him. Did he go to the gym at Archbold? I sat in some meetings with your mom years ago.

[rideit]

Definitely didn’t go to the gym, lol. He was a competitive squash player at John’s Hopkins, but basically barely ever broke a sweat after that…
My mom is a pretty amazing individual as well, with an insane academic bio… She can be a little reserved.

[Aldo]

Not sure that everyone agrees that Warwick is upstate but I think it is.

You must come join us next time you’re able - been a lovely week for night turns in the jersey alps across the valley.

[Brownski]

Mountain Creek has its advantages- just a little bit farther away unfortunately.

[Aldo]

Understood- I plan my visits so I can be in and out of there as fast as possible- total clusterfuck 80% of the time.


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[m2711c]

killer game-day crowds….







fact.

[m2711c]

Looks like the Catholics got out of mass a little early today…






fact.

[Brownski]

Normal day yesterday. I heard Hunter and Bell were slammed