Sharkbaits Cocktail of the Week: Gone Phishing

Sharkbait - April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

No, that isn't a typo in the title of this post, consider it more of an announcement from the site gods. Because WordPress is offering this capability, DFO is exploring rolling out Multifactor Authentication to log into the site. I'm not sure if MFA will be restricted to just posters

Your Skinny Thursday Night Open Thread

scotchnaut - April 10, 2025

Yes, there's NHL and NBA stuff on tonight but aside from one tilt this evening seems to be bereft (haven't used that word in a while) of sports entertainment. (I'll get to it below) My financial planner has been bugging me about my retirement date for a few years now and

Monday Night Open Thread – Some sorta big deal basketball game is on tonight

ArmedandHammered - April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

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{I was going to post the Basket Ball Jones video from 1975, but even my racist father (may Death keep him resting) would have been uncomfortable watching that video.} Evening, I hate to inform everyone that I will not be continuing with my journey of discovery for Trench Crusade, as the game

Sexy Friday – 20250404

Mr. Ayo - April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

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TGIF! We have one last weekend of JV hardwood ball remaining. Enjoy those hoops. Survival - Personal Edition The sun is out and the temps are over 60°. That's means it's outdoor drinking and grilling time! And, whoops, you just set your lawn on fire. Here's a handy guide to avoid burning

Sharkbaits Cocktail of the Week: Pacific Surfliner

Sharkbait - April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

No no, I have not been to California recently, and this really has nothing to do with the train that bears this drink's name: The Surfliner. Though taking that train is on the bucket list because the views along the water look awesome. Anyway why the surfliner? I went looking for

That Loser Mentality-A Thursday Night Open Thread

scotchnaut - April 3, 2025

The last I checked the Ottawa Senators had a 98.1% chance of making the playoffs but because of their long wretched history of not making the playoffs, several online dumbasses are pretending that it isn't a lock. And of course they think they're the smart ones. Good god... Un-informed condescension

Sexy Friday – 20250328

Mr. Ayo - March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

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TGIF! We're still in the midst of March Madness. So let's get to it! Survival - Personal Edition We've all been there. Had a few too many, got excited and started doing crimes. But this time, you got caught and they're throwing you in the pokey for the evening. Here's some tips

Sharkbaits Cocktail of the Week: Sour Days

Sharkbait - March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Hooray! It's Friday finally. This week's drink is brought to you by my bartender friend. I remembered I still had some homemade orgeat in my fridge from when we got together a while ago and not wanting to waste it I was hell bent on utilizing it this week. Though

I Got Your (Basket) Balls Right Here! A Thursday Open Thread

scotchnaut - March 27, 2025

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I still think that the opening weekend is the best time to time to watch ball just like so many others but this second weekend features some more gritty matchups that have a better chance to feature tighter games. Was it just last Saturday that featured blowouts galore? (I can't

Monday Evening Open Thread – HOAs and Who Loves You, Baby?

ArmedandHammered - March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

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I hope everyone is not feeling too bloated from the feast of basketball games this past weekend and may all your brackets be winners (somehow). I myself was able to only enjoy a few games due to my HOA. And my role as HOA President. And a resident member of