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Iceman

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  1. don't forget- it's OK for a kid to get to be a kid. I know the thread title, but that's a lot of stuff for a kid, whether we think it is or not.
  2. Our counselors couldn't even get transcripts sent to the right schools. That was not a high point in our experience. I did get to see my wife chew some ass though. I just watched with my expression saying, "You fucked up. I can't help you!" In the end, the Principal ended up ripping their ass as well. They earned every fucking bit of it.
  3. I didn't help with any of the essays, nor did the wife. I would proofread them for grammar and whatnot; but they owned the content. People ask me what I liked about our kids doing JROTC and "play army"- ( it was Air Force😁) but one of the single best things they did for every cadet was each semester, they had to apply and interview for a new billet/ responsibility within the unit. Part of that process was writing the intro essay with their application. That practice definitely helped our sons when it came to college application processes. So your kid isn't in JROTC, if they are still in their Sophomore or Junior years, have them " apply" to a school and write out their essays. What do they bring to the table, and more importantly, why would a particular institution be interested in them? They could write it for you, or maybe a mentoring teacher/ leader/ respected neighbor. This doesn't help Troph, as the young man is already at game time. What I describe is for someone with a little more runway in front of them.
  4. That sounds horrific. But whether or not they blow their cash on beer, scrip clubs, or Dodge Challengers; junior enlisted ain't keeping that cash in general no way( sic.)
  5. Early start today- heads-up in case you are somehow in West Coast road games mode. 5:40 Central.
  6. Cab drivers are the best.
  7. Wordle 1,507 4/6 ⬜🟨🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
  8. Went through similar shit with son who ended up at WP, but it was in the back half of his sophomore year. Finally after his mom reaming his ass on the regular; I looked at him and asked him if he was going to be able to live with himself if he gave up on what his potential was and just settled for local state school and going through the motions. I reminded him of what he had achieved to date, which was substantial. I reminded him that he didn't like to work near as much as I do and reminded him that everything we had came the hard way. Maybe that isn't applicable to everyone, I know it is not; but when I asked him if he could live with settling- if he thought it'd be cool when he was in his mid 40's, with kids of his own; could he look that guy in the mirror and be happy with what he did with the opportunities he had for college.- he wasn't having THAT!!! Luckily, the work piece scared the hell outta him, and granted, he's since worked his everlovin ass off; but not necessarily like what he saw his mom and dad do throughout his childhood. The regret piece also piqued his mind. I was like, "you gotta do it because YOU want to do it, not us; but just the same- is 45 year old you gonna be able to live with giving up on some great opportunities of a lifetime?" He could have blown me off and said fuck it, like many kids do; but credit to him, he got it in gear and applied himself on those apps and the processes; as well as his school work. His mom almost killed him because he wouldn't do his daily work. I just told him, stop pissing her off- and oh yeah, when you're 45 and we're at Thanksgiving dinner, I don't want to hear a fucking peep about about how you COULD have gone to West Point... It was a shot in the dark. Luckily it landed. Hang in there. All you can do is communicate...and/ or kill them.
  9. If the players are right, go the fuck on strike... teach the NBA a lesson!!!
  10. I understand a loss leader just perfectly. Evidently the WNBA players and you do not. The personal shots are awesome. Very persuasive. The WNBA is a charity. The threat of Caitlin Clark is that she adds value. The free loaders are threatened very muchly and it's fun to watch. LOL. I am outraged, but you reply with basically religious responses. Nothing is rooted in economics. You're the one who can't get it to work on paper, so print the damned t-shirts! That'll convince people! Wait... are you the union rep?
  11. Roger thought R Lee Ermey was pedestrian and unoriginal. Well, it's the best and most accurate Drill Instructor depiction in film history, IMHO, with all due respect to Mr. Gossett, in O&aG. That was also different from basic training.
  12. It's absolutely relevant. Let the league exist on its own merit, and it fails. Drastically. The WNBA has not yet turned a profit in its 28-year history, with some reports indicating average annual losses of over $10 million for most of that time The WNBA generates less revenue compared to the NBA. The financial resources from ticket sales, merchandise, and broadcasting deals are not sufficient to sustain WNBA operations independently.https://en.as.com/nba/does-the-nba-subsidize-the-wnba-n-2/ I also DGAF about WNBA owners...or the NBA for that matter.
  13. Neither do you. But you keep arguing. The WNBA doesn't exist financially without the NBA infusion. Sorry reality trumps your pie in the sky ideas. Let's go for full fairness and just put the women in the NBA.
  14. beer money is beer money... ( I also dislike the interviews with players or managers, either way.)
  15. Weird drinking coffee with Sunday baseball game. This ain't select ball...
  16. should have worn the Sunday Frambers...
  17. I was wondering if it was our signal. Looks like a (poor) video replay.
  18. Did Correa even fucking run there?
  19. Red Sox look like Boston today. Let's hope they suck without an Alt Uni.
  20. LMC pitched 88 innings while Correa was a Twin.
  21. Might help if he had a heart...
  22. What's wrong with Throckmorton? Shorter drive...
  23. The lit couches will guide your way...
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