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  1. If you take out the t, you're pretty close.
  2. If the AVP continues in this vein, I'll probably be pretty much done with 'em. But the Hermosa Beach Open ain't dead yet ... Remember former AVP pro Mark Paaluhi, who played in the 90s? When the AVP stupidly dropped Hermosa from the calendar, Mark stepped in to keep the event alive, with a homegrown effort funded by donations. I met Mark back then. He was a helluva nice guy and an amazing player in the heyday of the sport. When I found out he was responsible for reviving the Hermosa Beach Open, I wasn't surprised in the least. Mark Paaluhi, the Hermosa Open, And A Revival of Beach Volleyball’s Purity https://sandcastvolleyball.com/mark-paaluhi-the-hermosa-open-and-a-revival-of-beach-volleyballs-purity/#:~:text=View Larger Image-,Mark Paaluhi%2C the Hermosa Open%2C And A,Revival of Beach Volleyball's Purity&text=The 2025 Hermosa Open will,to raise it to %24200%2C000. By all accounts, the 2024 event - with a field full of AVP pros - was an incredible weekend. Hermosa Open Recap: The Vibes, The Partnerships, The Play — The Purest Beach Volleyball Tournament https://sandcastvolleyball.com/hermosa-open-recap-the-vibes-the-partnerships-the-play-the-purest-beach-volleyball-tournament/ This year, there will be a full traditional 4-day TRUE double elimination tourney (yes, complete with the potential for a double final), with a 32 team draw, 8 of which will come from a Thursday single-elimination qualifier. Now all I need is a reservation at the Sea Sprite ...
  3. Apparently Pitt was in Austin last night for the Austin premier at the Bullock Museum IMAX.
  4. Apparently Bottas is in town riding with Lance (Armstrong, not Stroll).
  5. One thing is for sure ... if they were at Terry Black's, they paid too much.
  6. Oscar Piastri at Terry Black's recently ... https://www.instagram.com/stories/oscarpiastri/?hl=en
  7. They're both Washington Monument shots. Same area. Different angles.
  8. I need that hat. Shirt's not bad either.
  9. NSIAP ... This KVUE shot is the first aerial shot I've been able to find. The crowd was actually even bigger than I thought. And what you can't see is that there were thousands of people under the huge old oak trees due to the heat. Several people suffered heat-related medical emergencies. Kudos to the volunteer medics and the DPS officers who helped them out. Crazy about the threats from the ahole in the little shack outside La Grange.
  10. Srsly. Holy shit. It's like if Kenny Fuckin Powers had been an OF.
  11. Holy shit. Has Arky become self aware?
  12. Don't think I got a pic of it, but I loved the "Who would Jesus deport?" sign. It was right up there with "FAT BITCH HERE ... READY TO SIT ON FASCISTS".
  13. 100% what I observed today in Austin at the Capitol.
  14. Hey, the kids are bringing 'em back tho!
  15. Everyone should hear what this young woman has to say. Thanks for posting.
  16. That's exactly how I'm viewing it.
  17. She's a San Antonio Mexican. Be careful what you wish for.
  18. LOL. Superior genetics like Stephen Miller.
  19. My 21 yo shot this pic of me & Mrs. Wood (no more pics you filthy pervs). And yeah, the artwork on those teeshirts is homemade.
  20. Hey, never had to do it when I was younger. Figured it was my civic duty now that things have gone to shit. It was very encouraging.
  21. That sounds about right imho. Probably more imho, but that's a pretty good ballpark figure.
  22. From what we could tell while we were there, from about 5 to 7, DPS seemed pretty chill. Hope it stays that way. Great turnout. Very peaceful. Very respectful and patriotic. LOTS of older folks out representin'. Made me proud. It was a good day. Far better than what I expected. I hope it'll be a good night, too.
  23. No V10s? They're the best imho. With V12s very close behind.
  24. Eh ... and Le Mans is the weekend after Monaco. Hmmm ... Wheels are turning in my head. Ah, ok. Thought maybe there was some meaning behind it.
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