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Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th July 2025, 12:42 PM
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Posted By DWolfe
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

Robert, is it true that F1 is similar to Top Gun? Also, are you ready for College Football? Less then 8 weeks till the Pro's start.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th July 2025, 11:56 AM
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Posted By NewtonX
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th July 2025, 04:20 PM
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Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

You would enjoy the movie, and so would your son.

Best Superman.
Best Lois Lane.
Best Lex Luthor.

And the scenes with Krypto will make you smile.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th July 2025, 08:06 PM
Replies: 91
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Posted By Dan Riffle
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

From the trailers, the new Superman looks like Great Value Superman.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th July 2025, 03:58 PM
Replies: 91
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Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

Just watched it. Maybe the best Superman yet. Exceptionally good battle scenes. A strong moral story, and some humor. About as good as Guardians Of The Galaxy.

My only complaint is that the theme...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 1st July 2025, 09:46 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,236
Posted By lanfear63
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

I think, true to say, he cleans up well for movies. But when you see him in everyday life, he looks his age.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 26th June 2025, 03:51 AM
Replies: 91
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Posted By lanfear63
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

Except when the British movie policeman caught up with you, a guy far too old to be watching a movie of this kind, highly suspicious. He said: "Elio Elio Elio, what's all this then?"
Forum: Off Topic Forum 24th June 2025, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By Jamell
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

I enjoyed that 1 and can rewatch it without getting bored
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd June 2025, 12:42 PM
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Views: 155
Posted By DWolfe
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

I think crocodiles fit in that category. They survived the ice age because they are cold-blooded.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd June 2025, 11:43 AM
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Views: 155
Posted By Frank Donovan
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

I still find it a mind-boggling fact that sharks are older than trees.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/respect-sharks-are-older-than-trees-3818/
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd June 2025, 10:43 AM
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Views: 155
Posted By DWolfe
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

I'm just speculating. The movie was based on Peter Benchley's best-selling book. Which might be about the shark attacks at the New Jersey Shore in 1916. And a later incident in the 1960s. Was the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd June 2025, 09:34 AM
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Views: 155
Posted By Odahh
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

It's the sound track and the one syllable movie name. Think the jaws soundtrack. The march of the empire sound from star wars . Then the deliverance into music.

The sound track where an amazing...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd June 2025, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

There have been tons of shark-eats-man movies since then, but it's interesting that you and I think many people remember Jaws first.

Is it because it was an "original," or the music, or the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd June 2025, 12:20 PM
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Views: 155
Posted By Princess Balestra
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

Nuthin' beats the thrill of a dangerously open maw hellbent on chompin' yr extremities, I guess.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 21st June 2025, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By lanfear63
Re: 50 years ago tonight...

Your still scared of it, Even when you watch a re-run of it on your tv at home you always say to your kids: "were going to need a bigger couch"
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th June 2025, 05:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 155
Posted By Kosmalll
There is no logical explanation here. This is a...

There is no logical explanation here. This is a clear example of luck. And the fact that he was sitting by the emergency exit is just a coincidence, since the plane has more than one such exit.
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th June 2025, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 155
Posted By DWolfe
Re: How did he survive the plane crash??

His story is interesting. I heard one interview where he said he closed his eyes and thought he was dead initially. Then he opened them up and saw people dying next to him.

Here is another...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th June 2025, 08:07 AM
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Views: 155
Posted By Rosliks
RE: How did he survive the plane crash??

Crazy story. Could be a mix of seat location, staying calm, and pure luck.
Some people just end up in that one spot where everything aligns.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th June 2025, 04:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 436
Posted By Mlukas
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

I’d probably go quiet for a while, then buy a modest home with a library, a view, and bulletproof Wi-Fi. After that, fund some open-source tech and donate anonymously to causes that actually fix...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th June 2025, 01:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 294
Posted By Pawan49
RE: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

Lynyrd Skynyrd isn’t just music. It’s an anthem.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th June 2025, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 294
Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

Speaking of Zeppelin, I have always loved Stairway to Heaven, even though I never really liked or listened to much else from them.

When I got enthralled with it, what 45 years ago!!??!!, some...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th June 2025, 01:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,236
Posted By Dan Riffle
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th June 2025, 08:16 PM
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Posted By lanfear63
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

But it's Disney. You have to see it, it's the law.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th June 2025, 04:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,236
Posted By lanfear63
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

We all know where you will be on July the 11th. Arrangements have been made.

Underpants firmly on the outside again and Krypto the Wonder-dog who will retrieve tree trunks thrown for him but but...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th June 2025, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 155
Posted By lanfear63
Re: How did he survive the plane crash??

Although the Black boxes have not been looked at yet. I just saw a vid from an airline pilot who had a much clearer vid of the crash. He zoomed in to show a little wind turbine propellor device had...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th June 2025, 02:05 PM
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Views: 155
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: How did he survive the plane crash??

I agree. The odds of the sequence of events that saved his life happening again are highly improbable. It helped that the plane had very little altitude, and hadn't gained most of it's speed yet. His...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th June 2025, 08:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,236
Posted By Dan Riffle
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

This evening, we took the boy to see How to Train Your Dragon. He loved it. It was aight, as the kids say (or used to say, it's hard to keep up). I prefer the animated version.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th June 2025, 05:33 PM
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Views: 155
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: How did he survive the plane crash??

My understanding is that he was thrown out the side escape hatch with his seat, just before the plane burst into flames.

Blind luck.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th June 2025, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 294
Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I happened upon this today. 50 something years after the song came out, they finally have an official video.

- YouTube

Interesting.

Mark
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th June 2025, 07:15 PM
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Views: 99
Posted By lanfear63
Re: Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys Dies

That's very nice of you to say so. I'm flattered of course.

Good Vibrations
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th June 2025, 04:28 PM
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Views: 99
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys Dies

I see what you did there.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th June 2025, 04:08 PM
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Posted By FrznrthS
Re: Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys Dies

Great "fun" music. We need more Brian Wilsons.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th June 2025, 03:35 PM
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Views: 99
Posted By lanfear63
Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys Dies

He was 82. RIP

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg71xrxrn8go
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th June 2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 436
Posted By FrznrthS
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

I would buy time - and my own island to spend it on.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th June 2025, 01:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 436
RE: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

You seen those PC setups with motorised monitor arms and adjustable seats, yeah gonna get one of those. Gonna make everything the ultimate ergonomic setup, so comfortable I can fall asleep on it.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th June 2025, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 136
Posted By DWolfe
Sly Stone

Slightly off the subject. Sly Stone passed away yesterday, June 9. It's sad some of these great musicians from the past are no longer with us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_LwJCxR7F4
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th June 2025, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 294
Posted By DWolfe
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

You forgot "The Knack," the band that was supposed to replace the Beatles ;>) I see Chicago mentioned above, they churned out a lot of music in their history. Chicago will never make it to the top of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th June 2025, 10:08 PM
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Views: 294
Posted By Dan Riffle
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I blinked at Kenny Rogers.

I grew up in a Country household. If you told my dad Kenny was Rock, he would've had words with you outside. Those "words" would've physically hurt.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th June 2025, 06:30 PM
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Views: 294
Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I didn't mention other heavy rock favorites like the Bee Gees, Chicago, Kenny Rogers, or Barry Manilow. :)

I only really like one Zeppelin song. Lynyrd Skynyrd would be up in the rankings for me. ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th June 2025, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 294
Posted By Dan Riffle
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I prefer Christopher Cross, myself.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th June 2025, 06:00 AM
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Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

Greatest rock group of all time? You mean like the Carpenters or Air Supply?

Mark
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th June 2025, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 136
Posted By Odahh
Re: Do You Like The Band "Yes"

Yeah I have seen videos from that tour it was great to see the band together and outside and axel still can sing. Hitting the high notes and holding them was the only noticeable issue.

Plus the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 07:05 PM
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Views: 294
Posted By lanfear63
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I should have guessed you would identify more with a band that writes songs about Hobbits.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 12:39 PM
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Views: 294
Posted By DWolfe
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I prefer the Who, Styx, and Eagles over Led Zeppelin any day. However, I do like their music.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 11:51 AM
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Posted By Dan Riffle
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

I'm going to have to disagree with you here, Mark.

The Beatles ain't got nothing on Zep. In fact, as far as I recall, John and Paul didn't write a single song about hobbits or Mordor. LZ for the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 136
Posted By Frank Donovan
Re: Do You Like The Band "Yes"

I can't believe you left out The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. :eek:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 07:21 AM
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Posted By Frank Donovan
Re: Do You Like The Band "Yes"

For the sake of balance, I should point out that most of those British bands would never have got started without their American influences and inspirations.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 07:10 AM
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Views: 224
Posted By Amandaaa
RE: Finally, Out of Pre Diabetes Range ....

Congrats! Dropping your A1c from 5.8 to 5.4 is a huge achievement — officially out of the prediabetic range and into the clear! Losing nearly 40 pounds since last July clearly made a big difference....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 06:47 AM
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Views: 136
Posted By Frank Donovan
Re: Do You Like The Band "Yes"

I still play The Yes Album from time to time. I think it holds up well today.

Pondering this - and Robert's thread about Led Zep and the Beatles - it's tempting to wonder whether in 50 years' time...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th June 2025, 05:46 AM
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Views: 294
Posted By lanfear63
Re: Led Zeppelin... simply the best !!

Nope, not even comparable. Zep produced a handful of memorable rock songs in terms of the riffs and some had melodic content and were memorable as tunes and yes, they could play their instruments...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th June 2025, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 436
Posted By Mark Singletary
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

Warren Buffet drives his own non-fancy car and lives in a non-fancy home. He eats at McDonalds.

I would like nicer things, but it would be like upgrading your $100,000 house to a $150,000 house,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th June 2025, 07:30 PM
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Views: 436
Posted By Claude Whitacre
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

Something that most people don't think about.

There is a book The Millionaire Next Door. the authors did surveys of hundreds of millionaires with a net worth of 10 million to 50 million.

The...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th June 2025, 06:16 PM
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Views: 436
Posted By Odahh
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

When people actually answer the question it tends to read like they are explaining what they think they should do because they have no clue what they will do.

The quieter the money comes to you...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th June 2025, 03:54 PM
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Views: 436
Posted By lanfear63
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

I worked out that to live frugally paying for a modest rental and then feed and clothe yourself, pay for utilities etc, 25k per year free and clear would be enough. That's only based on the current...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th June 2025, 01:36 PM
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Views: 1,236
Posted By lanfear63
Re: Have you seen any summer movies at the theater??

Had to take some kids along to avoid the awkward stares no doubt. Just a few short years and they will be too old for this. Then what will you do? ;)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd June 2025, 03:10 PM
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Views: 436
Posted By 7amoudymh
Re: What would be the first thing you buy as a Powerball winner ??

I’d probably start with something simple but meaningful - maybe a cozy new home or a cool car to enjoy right away.
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