Posts of the Month: June 2019

Launching it a bit early this month, so I don't lag the way I did in May.

A few of my favorite comments, dialogue and zingers from CF, June 2019. Some are edited or condensed for clarity or brevity. I also have a bonus entry, doing it separately due to volume.

As usual, if you're aware of any good ones I missed, add to the stack.
From the thread “Posts of the Month: May 2019”
@Sigmapolis: First on the list! Suck, it, haters!
@dosry5: No, you suck it.

(Topic is from May, but comment posted in June)
From “Peterson: Fans Finally Starting To Accept That Fred Is Nebraska Coach”
@cycloneeric: I’m finally starting to accept that this is a thread.

From “Favorite Movies That Predate You”
by @Cyched: Which movies do you like that came out before you were born? If you’re an old fart, any classic movies will do.”
@CycloneErik: Two questions: 1. Define "predate." 2. Is it even possible for @ImJustKCClone to answer the original question?

Nominated by @CYCLNST8 (lost track of the thread title)
@Acylum: Teddy Atlas says this fight will set back physical fitness 100 years.

From “On That Note: For the Birds”
@ BoxsterCy: What, no “Disco Duck” yet?
cyclones500: Well, here’s your chance!
BoxsterCy: There are, surprisingly, some levels I can't bring myself to stoop to.
@jcyclonee: (posts “Disco Duck”) I’ll go there. I have no standards. Except I won't stoop to Anne Murray level. I guess I have some standards.

From “Essential Household Items”
@cycopath25: … The wife chastised me for asking her to pick up deodorant for me … She can't understand why I would want multiple back-up deodorants.
@Acylum: Sounds like you need a backup wifey.

From “Front Pocket Wallets” (started by @cycopath25)
@knowlesjam: Front… use double flip leather wallet and keep cards, pictures and $'s to a manageable number...wife helps with keeping the $ number low.
@chadly82: Are there any (wives) who aren’t good at that?
@cyhiphopp: Hell, my ex-wife is even still good at that.
@VeloClone: I used to have a stuffed wallet, but now have a thin one … I carry my stack in a money clip separately. It is pretty easy when my 'stack' is usually around $12.

From “Let’s start a new Hickory Park debate”
@imaclone2: Been going there for 40 years and ordering the same thing. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm predictable?
@andybernard: Better than Jacob Park.

From “Tyrus McGee dunk”
@Stewo: I do this all the time to my 5-year-old on the 4-foot Playskool hoop. Big deal.

From “Mid-Week Mailbag (6-19): THT and the Draft…”
@Fitzy: Welcome to NBA Draft week, where everything’s made-up and the Knicks don’t matter.

From “Boomers wondering what millennials have planned… ”
@mtowncyclone13: Fun fact: i've never actually seen avocado toast — only people talking about millennials eating avocado toast.

From “Would you take a non-lethal gunshot wound to the thigh…”
@FarmClone: Am I cool with it? I would do it to myself.
@harimad: Not my thigh, but the thigh of other CF posters, sure. Yes, they may be hurt, but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make.
@MeanDean: No deal. I need to know the day/year so I can be sure to get good tickets. I have to BE THERE!
@jcyclonee: Is this a deal with the devil thing where we win a championship and I’m alive but in a vegetative state? I hate the devil.
@coolerifyoudid: I will gladly shoot several of you for a national championship. Hell, I'd pistol-whip a few of you for a Clone Cone.
@rochclone: I would take a single gunshot for football and multiple gunshots for men’s basketball.

From “U2 Concert 9-11-92 Identify Girl Pulled From Audience”
Easier to post the link, too many nuggets to differentiate … although I’ll include one as a starter:
@Cycsk: This may be the most "retired civil engineer" thing ever!
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What Really Happened to Malaysia's Missing Plane?

Great article in July The Atlantic on why the pilot is most likely behind the disappearance over five years ago. A most likely case scenario has been put forth in the piece. And the little known facts the Malaysian Government may work fiercely to hide and avoid blame in the plane's loss along with its many passengers.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/07/mh370-malaysia-airlines/590653/

My car is leaking badly -- opinions?

My car today started leaking what looks like both oil and fuel, bad enough that I could see it visibly dripping under the car after shutting it off for about 5-7 minutes.

Another symptom is that to start it, I have to "give it a little gas" while the engine is turning over or it won't start (may or may not be related). It's been that way for 2+ years, but just within the last 2 days, noticeably worse.

Any guess what would cause that leaking issue, and, is it time to trade it in? 2005 (or 6?) Buick Rendezvous with about 140K miles.

Big 12 Teams Splitting Home Games

Found this on my Google News. Thought it might be of interest to others.

https://www.frogsowar.com/2019/6/26...e-big-12-football-split-cities-for-home-games

Tongue-in-cheek. The author is obviously not actually proposing that teams actually do this. Just showing what it would be like if they did. I do like the proposal for ISU. The Baylor one is pretty appropriate as well. Someone doesn't like Baylor. :)

Details on how to watch Tyrese Haliburton in the FIBA U19 World Cup

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore Tyrese Haliburton and his USA Basketball teammates begin play Saturday, June 29 at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece.

Team USA has been placed into Group A alongside Lithuania, New Zealand and Senegal. The United States opens play against New Zealand on Saturday at noon (CT) and then faces Lithuania on Sunday, June 30 at 9:45 a.m. (CT). Group play concludes Tuesday, July 2 with an 8 a.m. (CT) showdown against Senegal.

Following the group stage, all teams advance to the Round of 16. Tournament play begins Wednesday, July 3 and runs through Sunday, July 7.

All games will be available on the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) YouTube page.

Team USA Schedule

Saturday, June 29 @ Noon (CT) – vs. New Zealand

Sunday, June 30 @ 9:45 a.m. (CT) – vs. Lithuania

Tuesday July 2 @ 8 a.m. (CT) – vs. Senegal

Wednesday, July 3 – Tournament Play Begins


LINKS:

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/FIBA

SCHEDULE: http://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2019/games

STANDINGS: http://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2019/groups

USA Basketball World Cup Page: https://www.usab.com/mens/u19/news.aspx

FIBA World Cup Page: http://www.fiba.basketball/world/u19/2019

Iowa Gold Rush and other lost History

Odd tidbits of lost Iowa history fascinate me. Here is one I like--Iowa once had a gold rush. http://www.iowagold.com/IOWAGOLDPAGES/iowa_gold_where_to_find.htm
from link:

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GOLD IN HARDIN COUNTY IOWA

In the spring of 1853, shortly after the organization of the county, John Ellsworth imparted the information to a faithful few that he had discovered gold upon his farm a short distance south of Eldora Iowa. The gold fever, consequent upon the delivery of the precious metal in California, was yet at its height. Prospecting was going on in almost every State in the Union, and dreams of future riches derived from the working of a mine of gold upon their place, took possession of the minds of thousands. Farm operations were neglected in many locations, and with pick and shovel, the farmer went out to search for the gold that was sure to be hid among the rocks on his place.

It was a short time that gold had been discovered in harden county. The press of the country took it up, and the farther from home the news reached, the more marvelous were the stories told and instead of having an Eldora here in Hardin County, it was certain that is was a veritable Eldorado.



Soon the prairie schooners wended their way hither, and during the summer it is estimated that between two and three thousand persons visited the supposed mines, coming here with hopes and leaving very much disappointed. Some would spend a few days in the neighborhood, while others would not remain an hour. Often, it was stated that on arriving within a few miles of the place, the men would stop to inquire the way, and ask after the prospects of the mines. When told that there was probably no gold to be found, they would drive on, swearing that the people here did not want any one to come, but desired to keep all the gold for themselves. On returning with blasted hopes they never thought to stop and apologized for their rude conduct.

Irish FB record vs. Big 12 teams

https://slapthesign.com/2019/06/25/notre-dame-football-irish-record-vs-every-big-12-team/

Who are the four current Big 12 teams who have never played Notre Dame? Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech.

Of that group, only Oklahoma State surprises me. The other three were never consistently relevant. Now, however, it would be fun to see the Irish square off with Iowa State and Matt Campbell — one of the hottest coaching names in the college game.

Additionally, it’s a little sad that Bill Snyder never got a chance to face the Fighting Irish.

On That Note: The Animals (Part 2): Raining Cats and Dogs

Welcome back to On That Note, a weekly music series hosted by @MeanDean, @cyclones500 and myself.

This week we are returning to our OTN series where we focus on different types of animals. This time we are looking for songs, artists and lyrics with a Cat or Dog reference.


Last week's topic was On That Note - Troubles Seemed So Far Away

Review it here:

https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/on-that-note-troubles-seemed-so-far-away.248559/

Starting off with my Cat submissions

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