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idigTexas

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  1. Arsenal. I did not choose them; they chose me. Surprised at how Spursy this board is.
  2. The most accurate kicker in the history of the NFL deserves his own thread. For those who haven't seen it, Justin is featured on this month's episode of Real Sports (HBO). It's definitely worth a watch. Dude sings opera...should I have already known that?
  3. I have, but wish I hadn't. If you are really really desperate for 'cue, you're better off at Bill Miller's. I wish this was hyperbole, but it isn't.
  4. It was released relatively recently. It may be on the Prime Masterpiece channel if you have that, otherwise it should hit Prime eventually.
  5. aggy is always "moron in."
  6. Gird is right about skipping Oahu, but the island(s) you do choose to visit depends on what you want to do. Kauai is mostly gorgeous tropical rain forest, and what you typically see in films shot in Hawaii. The Big Island is the least lush of the islands, but is still beautiful, and great if exploring volcanoes is your thing. Maui is a good compromise between the two, and offers some of the best snorkeling in the world.
  7. If you are built like a pro cyclist or teenage girl, they are great for tooling around town. If you had aspirations of playing defensive tackle for the Horns, or if you are planning to retrace some of your favorite Tour stages, then ignore the allure of the portability, and pass.
  8. There's a little freak out there for everyone.
  9. Being on a team that has no idea what it is doing doesn't help. From my perspective, Quintana often seems clueless about where he is supposed to be. Also, I don't know if it is a lack of mental toughness or bad doping, but he has clearly given up on several stages in the past. That does not exactly make teammates want to work for you.
  10. Rob's selfishness is in no way subtle, but while he has often openly talked about violently killing Sharon (and vice versa), he has never given any indication that he would actually physically harm her. His over-the-top dark sarcasm is a defining characteristic, but underneath it, he is a softie who loves his wife and children. The darkest ending I imagined was them both getting caught in an undertow and carried out to sea, with either both accepting it calmly or it being a tragic accident. I decided that wasn't happening when the camera showed them swimming back to shore, and they clearly weren't struggling or getting farther from it.
  11. I just finished season 3 of Unforgotten. It is not on Prime yet, but seasons 1 and 2 are, and all 3 are excellent. If you like British crime dramas, add it to your list.
  12. I can see why someone might assume a dark ending, but I didn't see it that way.
  13. It sucks, but what would you have them do? No matter what they did, it was going to be unfair for many riders. Who's to say Bernal wouldn't have gained even more time on Alaphilippe on the final climb? They have to stop the stage at a spot where they have accurate times. They have official times at the top of the climb. They don't have them at random places along the route. The shortened stage tomorrow does seem to benefit Bernal. If he holds on, he will be the youngest ever winner.
  14. I'll trust your memory over mine. Regardless, it apparently wasn't a necessity, as no one was using it, at least not that they were showing.
  15. The rules have changed over the years. Sometimes they get two items, sometimes three. I may have even seen four. They always get a knife of some sort. Sometimes they get a fire starter, sometimes a dumbass prefers a fire making kit, sometimes neither. I've seen a pot to boil water as a chosen item, or as a provided freebie. Assuming a knife and fire starter are provided, the choices are usually one of the following: pot to boil water mosquito net fishing net fishing kit (line and hooks) fishing spear with or without mask cordage My choice would depend on the location. Is there a way to purify water without needing a pot? How bad are the bugs? Is fishing likely to be a worthwhile activity, and is it limited to the ocean? What are the other protein/food options? I generally like the thought of a mosquito net which can serve dual purposes, but only if potable water is secured, and only if bugs are really bad. They did not have one on the last XL, and did not seem to miss it. It likely would not have helped at all with centipedes and scorpions.
  16. I tend to hold grudges, so I'm not sure if I would forgive Jeff so easily, but glad he had to rely on others and that he is at least pretending to have had a change of heart. There were a lot of badasses this season. All the tappers came from only two teams...the all male redemption team (all tapped), and the all female team (both of Riley's teammates tapped). The reunion previews look contentious, with Jeff and Charlie arguing survival strategies. While I did not appreciate Jeff's selfishness, until Charlie completes a 40-day challenge, he can shut the fuck up about criticizing how others choose to survive.
  17. Who is "they?" Do you have any links? Not doubting you; I just want to ready what has been said.
  18. Not saying you are wrong, because I certainly have no proof one way or the other. I will say that a lot of people thought Lance was innocent for a long time too.
  19. Lance might have gotten away with it if he hadn't been such an arrogant ass, essentially daring his accusers to prove it, and treating several people in the know like shit. I definitely agree about Ullrich, and pretty much everyone since LeMond. The sport has always been dirty, which is a shame. That said, the playing field has been fairly even, unless you consider being a better cheat an unfair advantage.
  20. My issue with the French is that when riders of other countries are doing well, it is presumed that they must be cheating, while French riders rarely undergo the same scrutiny. I'm not denying that there has been plenty of fire where smoke has been detected, but I have the opinion that pretty much everyone is cheating in some way. Essentially, the French media has caused me to want nothing but failure for French riders.
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