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mininghorn88

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  1. To me, Kevin Costner sounds much like Coyote.
  2. I went from going by “Mike” in college to “Michael” because one of my professors kept calling me “Mack”.
  3. I hate movies that have knife cutting or slashes in them. I can watch someone get beat up or shot all day long in a movie but a knife scene is a no no for me. To make it worse why must exaggerated knife slashing sounds accompany the scene? I carry a knife and use it often but it does not make a sound.
  4. It did not hit me as a "fan" until I attended my first game as a high school senior when I went to the Texas/Rice game in September 1983 and watched Edwin Simmons break a long run. I was sitting in the upper deck with my then girlfriend and her family. Her dad was a Federal Judge and a UT grad so he had always talked the school up. Plus my girlfriend would be attending UT in a couple of years and her sister would be there as well. Up until that moment it was just a school that I had been accepted to. That was also the first time that I had sat foot on the campus. We had toured the campus earlier on Saturday. I was definitely hooked! Being that I was a first generation college attendee I really did not know what all was going on. I had several scholarship offers to play baseball elsewhere but none of the schools offered the degree program that I was interested in. My dad was not exactly thrilled that I passed up the opportunity to play baseball. To this day I believe that it still bothers him a bit. Nonetheless, both of my parents are proud of what I have achieved albeit it is more reserved with my dad (due to his upbringing). I enrolled in the Fall of 1984 and was blown away on the first day of class! I thought that I was going to be in for a great sports ride as the Horns started the season ranked number 1 under Fred Akers. We ended up tying OU in the rain at the Cotton Bowl and then went on a slide the remainder of that year and for the next subsequent years while in was in college. As I age the more meaningful it is to me to be an alum from UT. I cheer for them through thick or thin. I have also learned, with age, to temper my expectations. My daughter and son grew up being Texas fans and attending games and have the same passion for the school as well. My daughter only really considered Texas as her school of choice. She did visit some other schools just to appease the ex-wife. I finally shut down the other school visits as it was a waste of time and money. She graduated from Texas in 2014. My son elected to go to and graduate from SFA because hunting and fishing were easier to do on the weekends (priorities I guess?). I still make at least one home game and one road game (usually WVU) per year and also always go to the Alamo Bowl each year. Hookem!
  5. Back from Vegas and in the 75650 taking the day off! Prepping for a great weekend! FIGHT!!!!!
  6. I am not as young as I once was! It was great. It was really nice to see in person and reconnect with folks that I have not seen in a while due to Covid. Rarely had to leave the Wynn outside of attending the conference. We had a lounge reserved every night for free booze and appetizers.
  7. Just getting back from a major industry show where we had a large number of employees gathered as well. During dinner they kept talking about this guy that works for us that looks just like Hawkeye. As he was sitting next to me I was just not getting it. He looked nothing like Alan Alda of M*A*S*H fame. Finally I spoke up. They were talking about Jeremy Renner, the Marvel Comic’s Hawkeye.
  8. Wait, what? Are we doubling down on arky? I thought I have done this already this morning?! From NE Texas, 75650... FIGHT!!!
  9. From NE Texas (75650) heading to Las Vegas!! FIGHT!!!!!
  10. For your dad to be the “spokesperson” for the team, despite not being a better known player, speaks volumes about the character of your dad. I know that you are proud of him. I would be too. Hookem!
  11. The number 2 hole?
  12. I am going to be Captain Obvious here and go with Eric Metcalf.
  13. Research is for the youngsters. ----The Olds
  14. She may have incredible skills.
  15. How can even tell he is talking to the GA versus someone on the other end of the headset? Just because he is in close proximity to the GA does not mean he was talking to him. Plus, he is hardly yelling. If it is considered yelling then there are a lot of snowflakes about.
  16. Ok, let’s see how many ways we can connect the dots of something that is done innocently to something that is more sinister.
  17. Absolutely love this series. Watched every episode at least once. It reminds me of when I was in grade/middle school in the early to mid-70’s when Kodak Eastman used to do a multi-media (slides/video) of different countries. Each year they would focus on a different country showing the countryside and culture.
  18. The Sandlot. First time to ever watch it. I know, I know, I know. I am 55 and really enjoyed it. I laughed out loud and really reflected on my childhood as baseball was top priority for me growing up...and other, “I can’t believe we did that stuff”.
  19. From 75650...TEXAS!!!!!!
  20. In on page 1. Count it as a win.
  21. Yes, that person brought that parking into Texas.
  22. One truck taking up four spaces.
  23. I am going to need a John Madden telestrator (sp) for this. I am not musically inclined enough to know the details of which you speak. I just know that it sounds good and I like it.
  24. I guess it wasn't enough for him to simply walk around and look like an idiot, he had to open his mouth to prove that he is an idiot.
  25. Help those of us who do not know. I am prepared to feel stupid.
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