OT: Friday Open Thread - Whatcha working on today? Posbang anyone?

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May 11th, 2012 at 10:12 AM
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profitgoblue
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OT: Friday Open Thread - Whatcha working on today? Posbang anyone?

So it looks like this might be a regular off-season thread since each of the last three Fridays I've wanted to jump out of my window here at work to put myself out of misery.

Whatcha working on today?  Any good or interesting plans for the weekend?

Me, I've got the monumental task of figuring out what to get profitgowife for Mother's Day and trying to negotiate a confidentiality agreement with an a--hole lawyer on the other side.  This weekend is filled with kids stuff, including a toddler birthday party at a playground tomorrow.  Actually, a pretty nice little Saturday.  We might make a trip to Home Depot.  Maybe Bed Bath & Beyond.  I don't know.  I don't know if we'll have enough time.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

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May 11th, 2012 at 10:13 AM | I'm building an outdoor, LP, (Score:5 Normal)
Hoek
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I'm building an outdoor, LP, fire place! 

Go Blue

May 11th, 2012 at 10:30 AM | LP? (Score:5 Normal)
Schembo
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Les Paul fireplace?

May 11th, 2012 at 10:35 AM | Lonely Pirate fireplace? (Score:5 Normal)
Moleskyn
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Lonely Pirate fireplace?

May 11th, 2012 at 10:44 AM | Lotsa Posbang fireplace? (Score:5 Normal)
DIABEETUS
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Lotsa Posbang fireplace?

Michigan: 903–315–36 (Best in NCAA)
vs Ohio State: 58-44-6
vs Notre Dame: 23-16-1
vs MSU:  68-32-5
vs B1G: 522-197-24
vs SEC:  20-8-1
vs PAC 12: 48-24-1
vs Big 12: 10-5-1<

May 11th, 2012 at 10:55 AM | Leprechaun's Playhouse (Score:5 Normal)
Moleskyn
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Leprechaun's Playhouse fireplace?

May 11th, 2012 at 11:11 AM | Liquid Plutonium Fireplace? (Score:5 Normal)
JeepinBen
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"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"

May 11th, 2012 at 11:22 AM | Lengthy Pickle fireplace. (Score:5 Normal)
DIABEETUS
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Lengthy Pickle fireplace.

Michigan: 903–315–36 (Best in NCAA)
vs Ohio State: 58-44-6
vs Notre Dame: 23-16-1
vs MSU:  68-32-5
vs B1G: 522-197-24
vs SEC:  20-8-1
vs PAC 12: 48-24-1
vs Big 12: 10-5-1<

May 11th, 2012 at 11:28 AM | Little People Fireplace? (No (Score:4 Normal)
profitgoblue
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Little People Fireplace?

(No offense to little people intended!!)

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

May 11th, 2012 at 2:22 PM | Looking to buy a firepit (Score:4 Normal)
bringthewood
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I'm looking for an LP fire pit for Mothers Day, too many other home improvement projects so hoping to find a prefab unit.  For those of you who don't know what LP is you need to earn your Bob Villa badge...

"I knew Bo Schembechler and you sir, are no Bo Schembechler!"

May 11th, 2012 at 10:14 AM | Washing My Porsche (Score:5 Normal)
VAGoBlue
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Great to be retired!

May 11th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | EXTREMELY JEALOUS (Score:5 Normal)
JeepinBen
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What're ya driving? I've got a savings account started builing towards my eventual Porsche Purchase. A '75 turbo would be great, but the 551 they're talking about could steer me newer...

"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"

May 11th, 2012 at 11:20 AM | You should talk to that one (Score:3 Normal)
PatrickBateman
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You should talk to that one guy, buyaporsche, or whatever his name is.  He used to post a lot but I haven't seen him in a while, was quite proud of his collection.

Craig James was my wingman in '82.

May 11th, 2012 at 11:30 AM | He appeared to be a car (Score:2 Normal)
profitgoblue
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He appeared to be a car salesman pushing his products here.  I warned him to stop trying to sell cars and post like a normal person and then never saw him again.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

May 11th, 2012 at 12:19 PM | Driving a 1993 Porsche 911 (Score:5 Normal)
VAGoBlue
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It is the special version called RS America, only 700 made. Only goes out on nice days. 40,000 miles, in Guards Red, of course.

May 11th, 2012 at 2:33 PM | I know the RS America (Score:5 Normal)
JeepinBen
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Beautiful car. One of the last of the 964s before they switched to the 993s. I think that Guards Red is one of the best colors out there, of course if I find a 75 Turbo British Racing Green would look good too. How I reconsile wanting a green or red car I don't know... Coach Hoke would not approve. There is always speed yellow....

"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"

May 11th, 2012 at 2:37 PM | Hoke would... (Score:2 Normal)
justingoblue
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smack me in the face if he saw my closet. My fraternity colors are Scarlet and Emerald, and a lot of my other shirts are green. I do wear a lot of blue sweaters, though. Maybe that would get me off the hook with him, but I'm guessing no.

Go Blue!

May 11th, 2012 at 4:25 PM | Does Hoke Approve of Softball? (Score:4 Normal)
VAGoBlue
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He is probably a fan of Hutch!

May 11th, 2012 at 4:19 PM | Guards Red is Not (Score:4 Normal)
VAGoBlue
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Scarlet of ohio. A green Porsche is something I can't allow myself to think about. Ugh! All my Porsches are Guards Red!

May 11th, 2012 at 5:02 PM | Come on, all your Porsches!?! (Score:2)
74polSKA
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Come on, all your Porsches!?! Now you're just rubbing it in.

May 11th, 2012 at 5:05 PM | I was just thinking the same (Score:2 Normal)
profitgoblue
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I was just thinking the same thing about all of my Ferraris!  I'm going to have to run out and buy a yellow one to balance things out.  I'll just charge it to one of my many, many AMEX Black cards.  In fact, I think I'll just cash in my "free car" pass at the Ferrari dealership.  Because I've purchased 10 in the last year I get the next one free.  Geez, I've come a long way since the days of driving that Honda Accord . . .

/s

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

May 11th, 2012 at 5:14 PM | Clearly You Have (Score:3 Normal)
VAGoBlue
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Lots of Profit!

May 11th, 2012 at 2:08 PM | I was rollin... (Score:2 Normal)
bringthewood
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I was rolling in a Porsche 914 (the Volkswagen of Porsches) when I was a student at Michigan.  Even thought it was nothing special the Porsche badge helped my social life.

"I knew Bo Schembechler and you sir, are no Bo Schembechler!"

May 11th, 2012 at 2:39 PM | The 914 was cool (Score:3 Normal)
JeepinBen
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The Boxster before the Boxster. Also now there are loads of the Volkswagen of Porsches. In fact, the best selling Porsche is really a VW! Cayennes for all!

"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"

May 11th, 2012 at 10:17 AM | My 5 year old son is hell (Score:5 Normal)
sheepdog
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My 5 year old son is hell bent on going fishing this weekend.  He has asked me every day this week "how many days until Saturday?"  So tomorrow we are going fishing together, and I am not complaining about this.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:27 AM | I've been thinking about (Score:5 Normal)
74polSKA
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I've been thinking about taking my 2 year old daughter fishing this summer.  How old was your son on your first trip?  Any heads up on taking a child, other than fishing hooks are sharp?

May 11th, 2012 at 10:32 AM | 3 years old for my kids. (Score:5 Normal)
lbpeley
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Even after 5 years they still like to cast the worm and bobber, wait 10 seconds, decide that's not the best spot for the bait, retrieve, cast again in same spot, repeat. It's great fun, actually.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:35 AM | I've got three, which makes (Score:5 Normal)
sheepdog
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I've got three, which makes things a little busy during stuff like this but one should be a piece of cake.  I took my oldest fishing when he was 3 and it was fun, but short.  You should just have fun and be prepared for her to lose interest in about 30 minutes or less. 

That's how it goes, but it is still fun to get some one on one time.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:41 AM | I know the caretaker at a 23 (Score:4 Normal)
74polSKA
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I know the caretaker at a 23 acre private lake that's stocked every year but none of the owners fish it.  She should be able to catch big bluegill all day, so hopefully that would keep her attention.  It's on about 700 acres so there would be plenty to do if she tires of the fishing.  Why haven't I done this yet?  Hope your trip goes well.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:57 AM | My son is two and he goes (Score:5 Normal)
MGoblu8
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My son is two and he goes along (though not if we go out on a boat), but I wouldn't take him without someone else going along if you plan on actually fishing. He likes to reel in the line and he always screams "fish!" when he's reeling. You do have to watch the hooks, but my wife usually keeps him occupied/keeps an eye on him when we're doing serious fishing. It's a blast though.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:29 AM | Nice! (Score:5 Normal)
lbpeley
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I'm taking two of my kids too. Pike should be getting feisty this time of year. Never tried em down here in GR area this early before. I'm sure the kids will kill the panfish, though. I guess in the end that's all that counts.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:18 AM | Trying to get through one (Score:5 Normal)
MGoblu8
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Trying to get through one last day. Vacation begins at 5! Going to take the wife and son to Disney World for a few days, then get out on the Atlantic and catch some fish! Hoping for some snapper or a good sized cobia would be nice.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:21 AM | If only there was a "I'm (Score:5 Normal)
sheepdog
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If only there was a "I'm jealous" moderation, I would use it.

May 11th, 2012 at 11:01 AM | My vacation begins this afternoon as well. (Score:5 Normal)
bluewave720
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Taking the wife and kiddo up north for a few days.  Then next week, I'll be at home relaxing.  Can't wait.

We went to Disney this past winter.  It was the most fun I have ever had in my life.  Enjoy the park and the fishing.

"Coach, if you need one yard, I'll get you three yards. If you need five yards, I'll get you three yards." -Leroy Hoard

May 11th, 2012 at 11:11 AM | where on the atlantic are you (Score:5 Normal)
Chester Cheetah
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where on the atlantic are you staying?

It ain't easy being cheesy

May 11th, 2012 at 11:31 AM | Just I live in Okeechobee, (Score:5 Normal)
MGoblu8
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Just I live in Okeechobee, Florida, so we go over to Riviera Beach or out of Fort Pierce. We do stay in Orlando when we go Disney for multiple days though. We're about 1.5 hours from Orlando.

May 11th, 2012 at 11:51 AM | gotcha. i grew up in stuart (Score:5 Normal)
Chester Cheetah
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gotcha. i grew up in stuart area and it's always nice to hear of some FL wolverines.

It ain't easy being cheesy

May 11th, 2012 at 12:19 PM | I've had a lot of fun in (Score:5 Normal)
MGoblu8
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I've had a lot of fun in Stuart. One of my best friends lives over there. I'm glad that the treasure coast isn't as well known as other parts of Florida. Not as many people to deal with (but just as many boats).

May 11th, 2012 at 4:00 PM | Martin County has an (Score:3 Normal)
Chester Cheetah
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Martin County has an ordinance where one cannot build a building taller than 4 stories so the high rise condos and hotels will never be there.  I used to think it was stupid but seeing how quickly built up and touristy palm beach and st lucie counties are I don't mind at all.

It ain't easy being cheesy

May 11th, 2012 at 10:18 AM | Meeting in 40 minutes (Score:5 Normal)
lakeside
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must prepare something meaningful.

Man ball. Formerly, somebody else.

May 11th, 2012 at 10:19 AM | Just wing it.  Its much more (Score:5 Normal)
profitgoblue
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Just wing it.  Its much more exciting that way . . .

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

May 11th, 2012 at 10:22 AM | I've been tasked with finding a 21 jersey (Score:5 Normal)
LSA Aught One
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For my boss to wear when he meets Desmond

May 11th, 2012 at 1:24 PM | There are worse ways to spend (Score:5 Normal)
jackfl33
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There are worse ways to spend a Friday. Assuming you will find a way in to meet him too....

Grow Blue

May 11th, 2012 at 10:19 AM | Beer!!! (Score:4 Normal)
justingoblue
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Oh wait, wrong thread. Guess I'm about ten hours early (/s if that's actually necessary).

In all seriousness, waiting around until 3:30, getting a new shirt and heading off to work at 4:30.

Go Blue!

May 11th, 2012 at 10:25 AM | Don't be silly! It's never to (Score:5 Normal)
a2_electricboogaloo
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Don't be silly! It's never to early for beer!

USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011

May 11th, 2012 at 10:27 AM | But it is... (Score:4 Normal)
justingoblue
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definitely too early to be posting on MGo about drinking beer.

Go Blue!

May 11th, 2012 at 10:20 AM | Oops? (Score:5 Normal)
Tater
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I hope that "a--hole lawyer on the other side" isn't an mgouser.  It sorta blows the internet anonymity thing.

 

 

 

May 11th, 2012 at 10:23 AM | I hope not for your sake - (Score:4 Normal)
profitgoblue
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I hope not for your sake - I'd feel bad saying that if he was an MGoUser but I'd feel worse for everyone here that has to put up with him on the Board.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

May 11th, 2012 at 10:34 AM | OMG! It's (Score:5 Normal)
lbpeley
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Dave from Wyoming, isn't it?

 

I keed, I keed!

May 11th, 2012 at 10:34 AM | If you're that attorney (Score:5 Normal)
ChiBlueBoy
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So I have a 3rd follow-up call on a quasi-confidentiality agreement in a couple hours. If you're the attorney on the other side, I may be an A-hole, but you're a moron.

I'm guessing you're not the attorney, however, as she doesn't appear to have the necessary IQ points to have gotten anywhere near UM.

"Mattison must break you. Jake Ryan is his tool."

May 11th, 2012 at 10:53 AM | For the record, its not me.  (Score:4 Normal)
profitgoblue
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For the record, its not me.  But if you're one of those users that negbang all of my posts on priniciple, go ahead and imagine its me so you can fire up to deal with that guy.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

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