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by oilpiers
Tue Jul 05, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Canceled!
Replies: 10
Views: 2182

Re: Canceled!

Spent my first 3 years in Boston. Raised by a mother and grandmother from Boston, born in 1901 and 1929. Beans were never a topic of conversation that I remember. This single paragraph from the link sums the whole article up perfectly. We’re a town with a moniker that is meaningless to most resident...
by oilpiers
Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

That just might be because it's the best show ever. My people. Shouldn’t be surprised. Have you watched We Own This City yet? I've been saving it for when I'm on vacation for the week of the 4th. Looks terrific and I'm excited to dig into it. It is kind of like a "True Life" version of the Wire. Sa...
by oilpiers
Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTI1NTdiZDgtM2RiZC00OGI0LWI5NDAtNzJmMjYzYjE5NmNiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzQ2MDI5NjU@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg First episode was excellent. Looking forward to the 2nd installment tomorrow night. I'm looking foreword also. But there are language anachronisms of slang that...
by oilpiers
Sat Mar 12, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTI1NTdiZDgtM2RiZC00OGI0LWI5NDAtNzJmMjYzYjE5NmNiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzQ2MDI5NjU@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg I really want to like it. i lived in LA metro then, and basically same age as Magic. Lakers/Celtics in the 80's is the pinnacle of NBA history to me. But I can'...
by oilpiers
Sat Mar 12, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTI1NTdiZDgtM2RiZC00OGI0LWI5NDAtNzJmMjYzYjE5NmNiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzQ2MDI5NjU@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg I really want to like it. i lived in LA metro then, and basically same age as Magic. Lakers/Celtics in the 80's is the pinnacle of NBA history to me. But I can'...
by oilpiers
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Blessedcurse Beware
Replies: 5
Views: 1022

Re: Blessedcurse Beware

My grandfather was from there. His brother is a local legend, last merchant on the east coast of North America who sailed from Halifax/Boston, to the Caribbean using solely wind power. Made many runs during WWII, and possibly the only merchant never stalked by German subs, because of no noise genera...
by oilpiers
Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

https://twitter.com/Buncahn/status/1484558831854120963?s=20 There was one done prior to this. The guy who plays all the characters said he decided to crank up the ridiculousness of Shiv in the Domino's one. He absolutely nails most of the characters, even the subtle facial movements and speech patt...
by oilpiers
Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Turntable/Record Player advice
Replies: 95
Views: 34753

Re: Turntable/Record Player advice

Through no virtue of my own, I am about to own most of a really good stereo system, better than anything since I could go into the practice studio and crank it up the house sound. Better really, since I never did have a turntable in there. There's just one thing: No speakers. I was given a couple p...
by oilpiers
Sat Nov 06, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: My Morning Jacket thread
Replies: 279
Views: 88721

Re: My Morning Jacket thread

MMJ has never captured me, but I saw the band’s set at the end of Colbert the other night. The light show was amazing! I think they're the best live band on the planet. Can't wait for them to come through Ohio again. It's been too long I saw them Tuesday in St. Louis. I'm embarrasses to say how man...
by oilpiers
Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:19 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

Have not. I will say this about Succession/Billions. Wags is the best character on Billions and deserves a role on Succession! I will check out this book. Thanks!
by oilpiers
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

Succession has extremely snappy dialog and is hugely entertaining. it's not close to The Wire as those characters had plenty of nuance and there were very many shades of grey between the poles of black and white... everyone on Succession is a despicable scumbag w/ the possible exception of Greg, wh...
by oilpiers
Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

I am not sure how anyone who has never seen either could compare this to Dallas. I never saw an episode of Dallas, but was aware enough of the culture to know I had no interest in 80's evening soaps. Succession is the best HBO show since Game of Thrones, or more logically, The Wire. Incredibly subt...
by oilpiers
Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

I am not sure how anyone who has never seen either could compare this to Dallas. I never saw an episode of Dallas, but was aware enough of the culture to know I had no interest in 80's evening soaps. Succession is the best HBO show since Game of Thrones, or more logically, The Wire. Incredibly subtl...
by oilpiers
Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Billions or Succession?

I see some similarities between these 2 shows. Mostly ultra rich, and NY location. But one is vastly superior in my view. Succession is always written about as a parody of the Murdoch's and to some extent it is. But to me it is really a parody of the Trump kids. Don. Jr, Ivanka, and Jared, are clear...
by oilpiers
Tue Sep 07, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The TV thread
Replies: 3662
Views: 1035460

Re: The TV thread

http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/37DC99zRVWuiiLNzEKVVXS.jpg I was a little wary after the first episode. I thought it was going to be celebrating criminal behavior of children. But after that, each episode is a distinct little story that I find very well made and entertaining. The criminal element ...
by oilpiers
Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

Just backing up an earlier statement claiming Tatis has done stuff never before in MLB history. Fernando Tatis Jr. picked up the 50th stolen base of his career against the Marlins at loanDepot park, becoming the fastest player in AL/NL history, based on games, to reach 50 home runs and 50 steals in ...
by oilpiers
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

Oh, Tatis has absolutely turned into a beast. If he was putting up these numbers two years ago I wouldn’t have said Jack shit :lol: His base running was out of this world even then. It is his most impressive talent. Last night in the suspended game he tagged from 3rd on a pop up to shallow left, go...
by oilpiers
Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:22 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

Hey Zip! 2 years ago I posted something about Tatis Jr. and you said Baez does the same thing on a regular basis. Well, he was 20 at that time. At the age of 22 he has done far more than any player in MLB history in their first 180 games. Can you admit that? I will back you up on the coronavirus Bu...
by oilpiers
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

Hey Zip! 2 years ago I posted something about Tatis Jr. and you said Baez does the same thing on a regular basis. Well, he was 20 at that time. At the age of 22 he has done far more than any player in MLB history in their first 180 games. Can you admit that? I will back you up on the coronavirus Bul...
by oilpiers
Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Radiohead The Bends
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Radiohead The Bends

Kid A was my introduction to Radiohead (outside of randomly hearing Creep or High & Dry on the radio), rapidly followed by Amnesiac. They remain, IMO, their apex. Sometimes your intro to an band that you like supersedes everything else they have done. My first Velvet Underground exposure is the liv...
by oilpiers
Sun Jun 20, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Radiohead The Bends
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Radiohead The Bends

The Bends is probably their best work, IMO. OK Computer is pretty damn good too, and I think it gets such high marks because it's the transition from the anthemic high point of Radiohead into the weird, tuneless, unlistenable shit that critics raved about and everyone pretends to like. It has some ...
by oilpiers
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4820255

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

https://www.thedailybeast.com/mitch-mcconnell-says-its-highly-unlikely-gop-would-let-biden-fill-supreme-court-seat-in-2024?ref=home "Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday said it’s “highly unlikely” President Joe Biden would be allowed to fill a Supreme Court seat in 2024 if the R...
by oilpiers
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Radiohead The Bends
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Re: Radiohead The Bends

I recently purchased The Bends on vinyl. Never heard Radiohead on vinyl prior to it. Listening to it last night cranked up. It was wonderful. I remember a review when it came out stating it was the album U2 probably wished they made, which was pretty high praise for the time.
by oilpiers
Mon Jun 14, 2021 1:27 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Radiohead The Bends
Replies: 14
Views: 3506

Radiohead The Bends

How is OK Computer considered the best album of the 90''s according to so may polls, when The Bends seems so much better to me? I bought OK Computer when it came out, and still have not "got it". The Bends is far superior listening my mind. Every time I listen to OK Computer, I am dumbfounded how mo...
by oilpiers
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

Padres are off tonight, so I am watching the Red Sox/Astros game at Fenway. Holy Crap, it is an entertaining crazy game. Been to about 15 stadiums. Fenway only once, but easily my favorite place to see a game. Fenway is a big factor in the entertainment aspect of tonights game!
by oilpiers
Sat May 22, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Coronavirus - COVID-19
Replies: 1660
Views: 263825

Re: Coronavirus - COVID-19

I think he was saying he doesn’t want to be pushed.(not speaking for Rod). This is getting kind of weird. I really, really don't want to go all pedantic on y'all, but I truly don't understand. I get that some might say my response was excessive; if forced to say, I'd probably agree. But I quoted Ro...
by oilpiers
Sat May 22, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

Padres looked mighty tough last night against my (sorta) Mariners/Mendozas. Of course, COVID protocols took 4 members of the bullpen out before the game. I'm thinking the Mariners should just cancel the season & save us all from some suffering. At least the blowout was by the home team. Those games...
by oilpiers
Fri May 21, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

I attended my first game in almost 2 years yesterday. Unfortunately it was the Giants at the Reds. 9-0 in the 3rd inning. It did not improve. I rather enjoyed that game. 8-) I get that if you are a Giant fan. Don't hate the Giants at all, but am an SD fan. I spent $50 for a ticket.It was hot, borin...
by oilpiers
Fri May 21, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2023
Replies: 401
Views: 486326

Re: mlb 2020

I attended my first game in almost 2 years yesterday. Unfortunately it was the Giants at the Reds. 9-0 in the 3rd inning. It did not improve.
by oilpiers
Tue May 18, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20772
Views: 4820255

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

This is truly hard to argue with... https://www.alternet.org/2021/05/qanon-shaman/ That is a really compelling and honest quote. Yet, ignorance isn't a acceptable legal excuse, particularly in cases of Insurrection. My idea for a solution: 1) Take the punishment 2) Avoid the punishment by successfu...