Hello there fellow DFO’er.  Hope you’re well today.  And thanks for coming back to see last weeks comments of the week as decided by my brain.  There’s no reason as to why some comments make it and others don’t. Seriously. There isn’t.

This weeks cheesy motivational quote is:
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humoUr was provided to console him for what he is [in bed].
Oscar Wilde

Practice makes perfect. Or another cliche that I like is “don’t practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong”.

As mentioned in a few of the open threads, I had a guys weekend and survived. Well parts of me did. I’m sure my diet of wings and alcohol for 2 straight days still isn’t agreeing with my digestive track, but that’s a problem for future me.
We went to a beer and cider sampling thing on Friday, with some food trucks there as well. On the way back from that to the hotel, one of the bars had Sloan performing, so we saw them. Still upset that when I texted my oldest, who now likes all the music of my youth, a picture of the band without context that there’s still not been a response.
On Saturday we saw the Bison’s ( AAA basedball, Blue Jays farm team) “play” Iowa. There were a zillion errors and almost as many fans as players. Saturday night we saw the Buffalo Bandit’s (NLL Lacrosse) play the Toronto Rock. Twas a great game, and the crowd there is always so loud and into the game. If you ever want to see a NLL game, I’d highly recommend seeing one in Buffalo.
A great weekend was had by all that attended.

As a reminder, Sunday comments stand alone and Monday comments will go on the next week’s post.

Note that during the offseason, I’ll probably look at the Sunday posts.

Without further ado, here are the comments of the week.

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Rikki, having taken over as [Monday Morning Mock draft] commissioner:

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

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Folks I have to bail for my depositions. You are now in the good hands of Rikki-Tikki-Deadly. I’ll check in later.

/checks in later

Horatio Cornblower

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“I gotta get my [drummer] pick in now for Animal.”
-Eli Manning, from behind the battlements of his pillow fort

LemonJello

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My emotionally distant but righteous grandma used to say: a busy mind does not get depressed. Which is wrong, of course. Tough love or a persistent will are not enough to offset mental or emotional illnesses.
But, as an Old, I’ve salvaged the useful part: boredom is inversely proportional to action. Exercising, being outdoors, hanging with cool folks, eliminating clutter, developing new projects and following through, helping more decrepit family members or acquaintances, seeking out new art (graphic, sculpture, music, film, text)… Anything that requires more effort and engagement than scrolling on social media or feeding the clickbait monsters.
Nothing against sloth, which is great (duh!), but constructive leisure can work wonders.
Don T

I have never had a cleaner and more organized house than when I was in the process of divorcing.
King Hippo

KH, artist’s concept:

LemonJello

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Found a funny

Q: What do you get if divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?

A: Pumpkin Pi
LongtimeLionsLoser

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So my depositions this afternoon involved a car accident where the plaintiffs were in a car driven by their son, who was 15 at the time. It is completely illegal in CT for a 15-year-old to drive a car in CT, so I had a few questions on the subject. At one point I asked when they had started letting the kid drive and Mom replied, (through an interpreter), “13”

I was a bit taken aback by that, and let out a ‘Jesus Christ’ under my breath. Or so I thought, because after a moment’s pause the interpreter, who was doing a fantastic job, says “Jesus Christo” for everyone to hear and get on the record.

I just started laughing.
Horatio Cornblower

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I get convinced to try out games like Satisfactory, then find out I don’t really like them as much as I thought I would. For instance, the latest one was Dwarf Fortress. Friends were telling me it’s the awesomest game in the history of the personal computer*. Played it about three nights, and that was it.

Lately it’s been Brotato. You other old geezers might remember Robotron. Imagine that except you’re an armed potato.

*If you can get three other players, the awesomest game in the history of the personal computer is actually M.U.L.E.
BugEyedBoo

…Dwarf Fortress…

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

My eye has started involuntarily twitching whenever someone around here says ‘dwarf’
Horatio Cornblower

Sure. Your “eye.”

LemonJello

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I eagerly await more adopted feral bunny updates (hopefully with pictures of the cute lil feller) from you, LLL!!
BeefReeferLives

I will get him out this afternoon and post pics. He’s enjoying his romaine right now, and root vegetable tops (he loves the leaves on top of carrots).
LongtimeLionsLoser

Squee!!

BeefReeferLives

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Unrelated, but if one acquires a gently used Fleshlight, does that make you and the previous owner Fleshkimo brothers?
BrettFavresColonoscopy

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So I struggle sometimes getting my ADHD son to eat breakfast when he’s excited in the morning.

I try to make him funny food art so that he eats. Today was “Anatomically correct Pear Bear” with Gushers for testicles.

That the Gushers are filled with gushing liquid seemed accurate (although I don’t mention that part).

LongtimeLionsLoser

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For the first time in the history of the -shirt Household, the garage is clean, the attic is clean and the Christmas stuff is neatly put away instead of thrown in whatever corner it can fit into.

If anyone isn’t square with Jesus, now may be the time to make amends.
Redshirt

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Napoli drew with Milano last night but lost on aggraget so they are out of Champions league. I need to head over and console Marika. This will take a while.

2Pack

Narrator: It did not take a while.
Dunstan

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I’m amazed that people are disappointed at the prosped of Fox News having to pay $787 million as a result of carrying water for our orange turd of a former president. I think it’s absolutely awesome. And it’s crazy that people were thinking that Dominion was some kind of white knight. They’re a corporation, of course they have a price.
Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

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Rangers looking good in the “Battle Of The Teams The Kings Beat To Win The Stanley Cup About Ten Years Ago”
SonOfSpam

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It’s official: the Seattle Kraken franchise has more Stanley Cup Playoff victories than the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2023.
WCS

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THIS FOURSOME THAT WAS TO INCLUDE BALLSOFSTEELANDFURY I CALL THEM THE J6 INSURRECTIONISTS BECAUSE THEY ALL TALK BIG ABOUT STORMS COMING BUT WHEN THE DAY TO ACT ARRIVES THESE PUSSIES LEAVE SOME AMATEUR WITH A SLIGHT HANDICAP TO TAKE ALL THE SHOTS ON UNFAVORABLE GROUNDS!
blaxabbath

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Makes sense Lee Corvalo himself is a big inspiration for Balls.

WCS

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“They wrote me off, but I went to WVU. I cain’t read!”
Gumbygirl

“How terrible that he can’t even read! That’s so sad.”
-Lea Michelle, being fed her lines through an airpod.
LemonJello

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Ope, sorry about that lead you had Dallas.
Mr. Ayo

Well, Dallas has shot this joke down just as quickly as an abortion pill.
Mr. Ayo

“Seriously, that’s the reference you chose to make between Dallas and getting shot?” — Ghost of JFK
Dunstan

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Evening
BrettFavresColonoscopy

It sure is
Mr. Ayo

Today’s a milestone birthday for me, so it’s evening in many ways
BrettFavresColonoscopy

Cool, cool, please wish your milestone a happy birthday from us.
Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

Happiest of birthdays to you, fellow grownup! Here’s a little something just for you

Gumbygirl

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Bow before your Feral Bunny Overlord. He is about to enjoy some fresh basil.

LongtimeLionsLoser

“It’s about thyme!”

/this joke kills in Vegas [when the deaf translator signs it]
scotchnaut

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Happy yesterbirthday BFC! I turn 54 tomorrow, which is 6×9. Nice.

And you’re as young as you feel, mentally and emotionally. Physically I’m a mess.

And today is Hitler’s birthday, which is why Harlan Crow has been partying like a mofo.
SonOfSpam

I’d dedicate tomorrow’s Sexy Friday to you, but you’ll be asleep by the time it posts.
Mr. Ayo

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“Your best days are when you make them your best days.” – Probably someone under the age of 30
TheRevanchist

Written by someone that’s never hurt themselves sleeping or simply moving wrong
Game Time Decision

It’s taken 4 straight nights of sleeping adjustments to not wake up with sore shoulders.

I’ve succeeded today, but I’m definitely not a winner.
Mr. Ayo

I’ve been told I don’t know how to use pillows.
BrettFavresColonoscopy

For sale: one BFC pillow – GENTLY USED.
LongtimeLionsLoser

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Shit, I passed 40 more than a decade ago and I feel fine. Age is important only in age-discrimination lawsuits and drinking/voting/smoking laws. Other than that, it’s all in your head.

I have the mind and sense of humor of a gifted 12 year old. If it wasn’t for the fact my body can’t do certain things anymore, I’d think I was in my 20s.
ballsofsteelandfury

Age is also important for insurance costs, including car rental fees. Middle age is great if you like buying insurance!
Doktor Zymm

Middle age is great
[coughs, looks askance]
-The Renaissance
scotchnaut

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So we finished our first multi-unit redevelopment and had our opening yesterday. We bought this adaptive reuse project as a shell and finished it out.

Lesson: I’m sore and will be downing ibuprofen and Lyrica. This weekend is for sleeping.

LongtimeLionsLoser

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Got home late yesterday but think the diving board refinishing went well. Sloppier than I’d have done myself but my 4-year old left me little in terms of monitoring the paint drying so minor bikini blue runs that should be unnoticeable. Top is good so I’m good. Going to hit Ace after the gym and plan to make blaxito help me reinstall the board with some galvanized hardware pieces later this morning. I’ve found that, as his brain and body are kind of our if synch related to hammers use, the ratchet appears to be the best tool of choice for him right now.

My brother is getting married in a couple months and they just bought a place with a pool and diving board. I’d offer to take on refinishing it no problem*.

Can’t speak to their quality of temporarily delaying gravity from pulling me into/under water but Amazon appears to offer 8′ boards for about $600. Comparatively, the refinishing kit and minor consumables run about $100.

*That said, prep is everything and i just brought it to work and the shop prep it. I didn’t want to deal with the filth and fiberglass at home or myself. Immigrants are the best.

blaxabbath

I think the moral of the story is that you can’t get started with using free child labour soon enough.
ballsofsteelandfury

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1. Motivation only works some of the time. Discipline works all of the time.
2. If there is a fun way, that may be harder, messier or take longer – do it the fun way.
3. If your word isn’t worth a shit, neither are you.
4. Try something new often.
5. You don’t know it all, listen, the thoughts and advice of others is so well worth it.
2Pack

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Rando playlist. Aaliyah comes on.

Me- “Isnt she the underage broad wit R. KELLY?”

Mrs.Cola “They were all underage with R. Kelly but yes she was. “
litre_cola

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The one piece of advice I think a lot of people need to hear (ok, they’ve all heard it, they need to apply it) is: pick your battles.

I’ve known too many people who are constantly stirring themselves into anger about something. And sure, if someone is truly screwing you over, stand up for yourself or others. But if you are always at battle with your neighbor, other drivers, the waiter, your ex, your family… consider what the common denominator is.
Dunstan

Related: It’s okay to block people on social media, or in life
Doktor Zymm

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