The even randomer thread

[josie]

I have a person who found me on twitter DMing me about their Sabres fanfiction and their obsession with one player in particular (not one of the main dudes). I'm afraid to look at the cascades of messages flowing in. And they're the sort of person who doesn't mean harm, so blocking would be cruel. 

 

Some parts of the fandom clearly haven't died, boys, have faith! 

[Stoner]

36 minutes ago, josie said:

I have a person who found me on twitter DMing me about their Sabres fanfiction and their obsession with one player in particular (not one of the main dudes). I'm afraid to look at the cascades of messages flowing in. And they're the sort of person who doesn't mean harm, so blocking would be cruel. 

 

Some parts of the fandom clearly haven't died, boys, have faith! 

Do they want illustrations? I'm going Remi Elie here, and I won't be wrong.

[josie]

23 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Do they want illustrations? I'm going Remi Elie here, and I won't be wrong.

Jake McCabe.

No, just wants to tell me about it I think. I haven't read the messages. Maybe they want to collab or whatever. 

Blerk.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Australia, Canada and New Zealand were all considered 'safe' places.  Not any more.

[#freejame]

2 hours ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

Australia, Canada and New Zealand were all considered 'safe' places.  Not any more.

This line of thinking empowers those who commit tradegies rather than those effected by them.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

3 hours ago, #freejame said:

This line of thinking empowers those who commit tradegies rather than those effected by them.

I know, and it has done just that for me.

For the first time that I remember our main Mosque here in Halifax has opened Friday Prayers to the public in an invitation for anyone and everyone to join us in Prayer.

I have decided not to attend Friday Prayers today.  I am afraid that something like what happened in NZ will happen at our Mosque.

The bastards have won.  I have allowed hatred to win.  I am ashamed of that.

 

[Doohicksie]

On 3/14/2019 at 9:45 AM, josie said:

And they're the sort of person who doesn't mean harm, so blocking would be cruel. 

You have such a kind soul.

4 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

The bastards have won.  I have allowed hatred to win.  I am ashamed of that.

Our church was vandalized a couple years ago.  I know what you mean, NS.

[josie]

1 hour ago, Doohickie said:

You have such a kind soul.

No just anxious a.f. 

P!ssing people off on the internet has only led to awful stuff for me. Bit of stalking, bit of rape/death threats... don't hurt others and they won't hurt you... hopefully. 

8 hours ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

Australia, Canada and New Zealand were all considered 'safe' places.  Not any more.

I'm so sorry NS. 

--

I woke up to a text this morning informing me my cousin is heavily active in a white supremacist group. We're doing what we can about it but there's only so much you can do when someone's full of hate, rage, trauma, and encouraged by xenophobia. For those who've read my ramblings before, his father is the uncle I've talked about here (the bootstraps guy). I'm just so done with this world. I'll have answers and understanding and balanced ***** to say later but right now, I'm furious. Just furious. My own ***** flesh and blood.

 

I should log off again. I'm in a vile mood and just might argue with people on said internets. 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

2 hours ago, Doohickie said:

You have such a kind soul.

Our church was vandalized a couple years ago.  I know what you mean, NS.

Point 1 ... thank God there are still good people around.

Point 2 ... it's a terrible feeling.  I knew you would get it.

[Eleven]

There is a noticeable difference taking the Maple Leaf or Empire Service train eastbound rather than westbound.

Eastbound, the service originates in Toronto or Niagara Falls, and the trains are clean when you board.

Westbound, the trains originate in  New York City, and by the time you board in Central New York, the New Yorkers who have disembarked have left bottles, wrappers, newspapers, and other detritus EVERYWHERE.  I realize that they live in a debris-filled nightmare, but must they recreate that effect everywhere they go?

[Weave]

57 minutes ago, Eleven said:

There is a noticeable difference taking the Maple Leaf or Empire Service train eastbound rather than westbound.

Eastbound, the service originates in Toronto or Niagara Falls, and the trains are clean when you board.

Westbound, the trains originate in  New York City, and by the time you board in Central New York, the New Yorkers who have disembarked have left bottles, wrappers, newspapers, and other detritus EVERYWHERE.  I realize that they live in a debris-filled nightmare, but must they recreate that effect everywhere they go?

Like the English settlers bringing starlings from home so they can hear familiar bird sounds in their new land, we make everywhere we go like home.

[Stoner]

It's no secret that Rick has loathed Alan Alda for decades. He's spoken of it many times on the air, even during the play by play. So it's no surprise that he acquired all of the MASH Urgent Cares in W and CNY and renamed them something more to his liking. Yes, MASH Urgent Care is now...

 

[Sabres Fan in NS]

8 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

It's no secret that Rick has loathed Alan Alda for decades. He's spoken of it many times on the air, even during the play by play. So it's no surprise that he acquired all of the MASH Urgent Cares in W and CNY and renamed them something more to his liking. Yes, MASH Urgent Care is now...

 

Not only that, but they are hiring now too.

[Ogre]

The right hand windshield mount on my ‘93 1100 XV classic broke toward the end of riding season last year.

I’ve scouring the internet looking for one since. I couldn’t find one anywhere. I even looked in salvage yards hoping to stumble on one.

For chits n giggles I stopped in the local Yamaha store. The dude at the counter is telling me there’s no way they still make the part. Discontinued years ago. Suddenly he gets a look on his face and says “dude I think I saw one of those in the back in an old dusty box a few years ago...”

He returns with a dusty old box and a set of windshield mounting brackets!!!! Both of them! Sells them to me for half price because...I’m probably the only one who was ever going to come in for them...Counter dude has the memory of an elephant....

[Eleven]

On 3/17/2019 at 1:09 PM, PASabreFan said:

It's no secret that Rick has loathed Alan Alda for decades. He's spoken of it many times on the air, even during the play by play. So it's no surprise that he acquired all of the MASH Urgent Cares in W and CNY and renamed them something more to his liking. Yes, MASH Urgent Care is now...

 

Maybe the Red Cross can resume its MASH bash now.

[Weave]

Bittersweet day in the weave household today.  We are empty nesters now.  Moved our son into an apartment this afternoon.

The house is going to be quieter for sure.

[shrader]

20 hours ago, Weave said:

Bittersweet day in the weave household today.  We are empty nesters now.  Moved our son into an apartment this afternoon.

The house is going to be quieter for sure.

How old is your son? It seems like only yesterday you were telling us your adventures with the Chinese exchange student. 

[Weave]

1 hour ago, shrader said:

How old is your son? It seems like only yesterday you were telling us your adventures with the Chinese exchange student. 

21.  And it seems like yesterday.

[steveoath]

I've just ordered my first pair of skates. Last time my feet were in hockey skates (my dad's) I fell and broke my arm! That was over 20 years ago. Bit sick of the hire skates now though.... Wish me luck.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

1 hour ago, steveoath said:

I've just ordered my first pair of skates. Last time my feet were in hockey skates (my dad's) I fell and broke my arm! That was over 20 years ago. Bit sick of the hire skates now though.... Wish me luck.

'hire skates' ... I love Europe and Europeans.  You all have a way with words.  Awesome!!

Enjoy your not for hire skates.

[shrader]

Apparently a new Bill and Ted movie is official now.  I wonder what they'll use to travel through time in this one.

[...]

20 hours ago, Weave said:

21.  And it seems like yesterday.

Always does.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

7 hours ago, shrader said:

Apparently a new Bill and Ted movie is official now.  I wonder what they'll use to travel through time in this one.

Those two are so damn annoying.  And now ... old and annoying.

[shrader]

2 hours ago, New Scotland (NS) said:

Those two are so damn annoying.  And now ... old and annoying.

Halifax player name in all caps with exclamation points!

[Sabres Fan in NS]

14 hours ago, shrader said:

Halifax player name in all caps with exclamation points!

What is ... 'I'll take things that are outstanding for $1,000, Alex'.

+++++

Speaking of which, I hope Alex will respond well to his treatments.