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RiotPunch · Post #1621 » by **RiotPunch** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:34 am

stellation wrote:
Iheartfootball wrote:
RiotPunch wrote:Really monitoring this new Sunset fire in the Hollywood Hills. Only ~4 miles away from our place. Getting go bags ready just in case.

Been out here for 10 years now, I've never seen anything quite like this.

Stay safe. Make your way up to the Bay, we got room for you.

You know I love you, baby- but, man, getting little kind offers that spell out “you’re not alone” like this when I have been freaking out with this scenario in the past meant so much to me.

Hey hey, RiotPunch. Can we get an update on how you’re going?

Yes, that was a wonderful offer from Iheartfootball. I appreciate everyone looking out.

We are going alright, mate. Took a long weekend with friends in Sedona for some fresh air-- was much needed. Came back to clear skies and sunshine (in our area, at least.) Tonight will be a big test as winds are expected to pick up again-- the last thing we need is another Santa Ana event like last week.

Post #1622 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:37 am

Sounds absolutely delicious. Gonna make it this weekend. Thanks!

RiotPunch · Post #1623 » by **RiotPunch** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:49 am

Meanwhile, my buddy Cody is out there in Topanga being a goddamn hero. Topanga Canyon went neglected for days while fires RAGED and these dudes formed a neighborhood fire brigade. Pretty **** cool.

Watch on YouTube

trwi7 · Post #1624 » by **trwi7** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:57 pm

RiotPunch wrote:in Topanga

Mags FTW · Post #1625 » by **Mags FTW** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:06 am

Tennis fans: How should I feel?

Read on Twitter

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MikeIsGood · Post #1626 » by **MikeIsGood** » Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:42 am

Mags FTW wrote:Tennis fans: How should I feel?

Read on Twitter
?s=46

I didn't see this in particular, but from what I gather, the crowd was openly booing her on her winners and cheering her faults and errors which is generally a no-no. She was playing against the last Aussie in the draw and a crowd favorite (of course), and it sounds like they took it too far - which is not out of character for either the AO or USO crowds, for what it's worth. But Collins has a bit of an...edge...and always has. Surprised she took it this far, but I also think this highlights spectators' increasing dickishness.

Jez2983 · Post #1627 » by **Jez2983** » Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:31 am

MikeIsGood wrote:
Mags FTW wrote:Tennis fans: How should I feel?

Read on Twitter
?s=46

I didn't see this in particular, but from what I gather, the crowd was openly booing her on her winners and cheering her faults and errors which is generally a no-no. She was playing against the last Aussie in the draw and a crowd favorite (of course), and it sounds like they took it too far - which is not out of character for either the AO or USO crowds, for what it's worth. But Collins has a bit of an...edge...and always has. Surprised she took it this far, but I also think this highlights spectators' increasing dickishness.

We get some interesting groups of fans at the tennis in Australia sometimes. Generally it's fine and very respectful. Then we get things like this and the whole Balkan-based shenanigans that were going on some of the years Djokovic was at his dominant best.

I have to say it's certainly a strategy from her seeing as she will be back on court again with a likely hostile crowd in the next round. Hopefully it motivates her.

chonestown · Post #1628 » by **chonestown** » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:57 pm

Less than a degree here, posting on the veranda is but a faraway dream. But the lab...the lab is near, fortified with snacks, a wall of screens and the latest real-time poster ratings.

chonestown · Post #1629 » by **chonestown** » Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:42 pm

"Emo Lemur and Dirk" is the germ of a concept that just ripened in my mind grapes. No reason to believe this couldn't get 13 episodes on Pea Cock.

Post #1630 » by **ReasonablySober** » Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:45 pm

The south is caked in snow. They were ice skating on Canal Street in New Orleans.

Post #1631 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:02 am

I made a gmail to collect emails in case the site ever goes dark and we want to organize and head somewhere else. No idea if anyone wants to go that route, but if there's anyone good with that let me know.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #1632 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:21 am

Wow, Djokovic just pulled the ripcord on his semifinal match after losing a really tight 1st set tiebreaker. Really shocking ending, he looked not at 100% and obviously knows his own body but at least on the surface level didn't look out of it by any means.

Father Time is coming for him the same as anyone. He is putting up a valiant fight against it but he can't physically get through these Grand Slam tournaments anymore without getting injured.

MikeIsGood · Post #1633 » by **MikeIsGood** » Fri Jan 24, 2025 3:22 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:I made a gmail to collect emails in case the site ever goes dark and we want to organize and head somewhere else. No idea if anyone wants to go that route, but if there's anyone good with that let me know.

I've thought about the site going dark several times and wondered what we'd do. It would be hard to recreate the feel of this community by just like, I dunno, joining a subreddit. Posting with the same people for 25 years is a little foundation building.

So yeah, I'm in. What you looking for - folks to DM you an email addy?

Post #1634 » by **humanrefutation** » Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:37 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:I made a gmail to collect emails in case the site ever goes dark and we want to organize and head somewhere else. No idea if anyone wants to go that route, but if there's anyone good with that let me know.

I was thinking about that yesterday when the forums were down. I've been posting here for almost 19 years, and I'd need a way to keep this community going in the event that this board goes dark.

Email accounts or Google docs or something like they would be a good idea. Maybe someone can make a RGM Bucks Board social media account somewhere we can all follow that will direct us to a new site in the event that the board collapses suddenly.

crkone · Post #1635 » by **crkone** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:43 am

Perhaps a discord is already set up for emergencies...

Post #1636 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:50 am

crkone wrote:Perhaps a discord is already set up for emergencies...

I keep forgetting that exists. Yea, we should just use that.

Post #1637 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 1:14 am

If you're interested in a backup spot if the site goes dark, email bucksrealgm@gmail.com.

Post #1638 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:24 am

When I do air fryer wings I mix it up with sauces. But I want to do more dry rubs. One I like is Chipotle BBQ dry rub from BW3. Any other dry rubs you guys like on wings, either store bought or homemade?

Post #1639 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:29 am

MickeyDavis wrote:When I do air fryer wings I mix it up with sauces. But I want to do more dry rubs. One I like is Chipotle BBQ dry rub from BW3. Any other dry rubs you guys like on wings, either store bought or homemade?

I don't have a specific rub, but I've been using this on all of my wings.

Post #1640 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:39 am

ReasonablySober wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:When I do air fryer wings I mix it up with sauces. But I want to do more dry rubs. One I like is Chipotle BBQ dry rub from BW3. Any other dry rubs you guys like on wings, either store bought or homemade?

I don't have a specific rub, but I've been using this on all of my wings.

Do you put that on before you cook them or after?