Finish this phrase...I am sick and tired of?

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:59 pm

Govs93 wrote:So despite Neut's comment, my dad is proof that Eastside dads do indeed come through... eventually!

Govs, your dissertation explains so much!

As the son of a Harding Grad, I feel your pain... literally

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:01 pm

Neutron 14 wrote:
Govs93 wrote:So despite Neut's comment, my dad is proof that Eastside dads do indeed come through... eventually!
Govs, your dissertation explains so much!

As the son of a Harding Grad, I feel your pain... literally

Would it surprise you to know that Govs is the son of a Hill grad (prior to the merger with Murray)? It's always been a major disappointment in my life.

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:09 pm

Govs93 wrote:
Neutron 14 wrote:
Govs93 wrote:So despite Neut's comment, my dad is proof that Eastside dads do indeed come through... eventually!
Govs, your dissertation explains so much!

As the son of a Harding Grad, I feel your pain... literally
Would it surprise you to know that Govs is the son of a Hill grad (prior to the merger with Murray)? It's always been a major disappointment in my life.

Yeah, but was he recruited?

theref · Post by **theref** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:45 pm

.......People from Wisconsin that don't know that the left hand lane is the passing lane and that you aren't suppose to sit over there if you are not going faster than traffic is.

Sorry, my road rage is getting the better of me.

BIAFP · Post by **BIAFP** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:02 pm

theref wrote:.......People from Wisconsin that don't know that the left hand lane is the passing lane and that you aren't suppose to sit over there if you are not going faster than traffic is.

Sorry, my road rage is getting the better of me.

No problem,Simon says

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:37 pm

theref wrote:.......People from Wisconsin that don't know that the left hand lane is the passing lane and that you aren't suppose to sit over there if you are not going faster than traffic is.

Sorry, my road rage is getting the better of me.

A little NASCAR bump is always a MN nice reminder that they're in our way

power92 · Post by **power92** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:06 pm

There must be a million Wisconsin drivers here, then.

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:07 pm

power92 wrote:There must be a million Wisconsin drivers here, then.

Wiener poopy...

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:11 am

Govs93 wrote:Idiots who don't put a curve in the bill of their ballcaps.

Oh... and conservatives.

LOL. You must, then, be sick and tired of EVERYONE, Govs. You are typically either one.......or the other.

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:18 am

who_b_dat wrote:I am sick and tired of:

10. Watching other people win the lottery

.

How about people that actually think they CAN win the lottery?
Standing in line behind such idiots, while they make their "donations" at the convenience store? (so much for convenience)

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:47 pm

WayOutWest wrote:
who_b_dat wrote:I am sick and tired of:

10. Watching other people win the lottery

.
How about people that actually think they CAN win the lottery?
Standing in line behind such idiots, while they make their "donations" at the convenience store? (so much for convenience)

Someone has to win it - IT COULD HAPPEN
$1 a play or $2 bucks a week is a pretty cheap vice by today's standards.

It's the people that think buying buying 3, or 5, or 10 tickets significantly raises their chances winning that I get a kick out of.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:12 pm

tomASS wrote:
WayOutWest wrote:
who_b_dat wrote:I am sick and tired of:

10. Watching other people win the lottery

.
How about people that actually think they CAN win the lottery?
Standing in line behind such idiots, while they make their "donations" at the convenience store? (so much for convenience)
Someone has to win it - IT COULD HAPPEN
$1 a play or $2 bucks a week is a pretty cheap vice by today's standards.

It's the people that think buying buying 3, or 5, or 10 tickets significantly raises their chances winning that I get a kick out of.

I just spent $20 for tonights game.
You mean I am not going to win?

IT COULD HAPPEN, right?

Right? Tell me I have a chance. This is my RETIREMENT!!!!!!

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:35 pm

elliott70 wrote:
tomASS wrote:
WayOutWest wrote: How about people that actually think they CAN win the lottery?
Standing in line behind such idiots, while they make their "donations" at the convenience store? (so much for convenience)
Someone has to win it - IT COULD HAPPEN
$1 a play or $2 bucks a week is a pretty cheap vice by today's standards.

It's the people that think buying buying 3, or 5, or 10 tickets significantly raises their chances winning that I get a kick out of.
I just spent $20 for tonights game.
You mean I am not going to win?

IT COULD HAPPEN, right?

Right? Tell me I have a chance. This is my RETIREMENT!!!!!!

IT COULD HAPPEN and if it does I am your long lost son who has been searching for my real father for decades.......and I have the DNA test to prove it

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:02 am

tomASS wrote:
WayOutWest wrote:
who_b_dat wrote:I am sick and tired of:

10. Watching other people win the lottery

.
How about people that actually think they CAN win the lottery?
Standing in line behind such idiots, while they make their "donations" at the convenience store? (so much for convenience)
Someone has to win it - IT COULD HAPPEN
$1 a play or $2 bucks a week is a pretty cheap vice by today's standards.

It's the people that think buying buying 3, or 5, or 10 tickets significantly raises their chances winning that I get a kick out of.

Oh yeah, you're the brilliant one, merely throwing down 1 or 2 dollars a week. The real idiots are the 3, 5, or 10 dollar donators?

You do realize that your chances at actually making ANY money are FAR better if you invest that 1 or 2 dollars a week, instead of buying nearly useless paper, right?

Most "vices" have some sort of guaranteed payout.............something that you enjoy, right? Where is the enjoyment in parting with your hard earned cash, each week, for nothing more than a paper stub or two?

"A fool and his money are soon parted."

sinbin006 · Post by **sinbin006** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:48 am

WayOutWest wrote:
tomASS wrote:
WayOutWest wrote: How about people that actually think they CAN win the lottery?
Standing in line behind such idiots, while they make their "donations" at the convenience store? (so much for convenience)
Someone has to win it - IT COULD HAPPEN
$1 a play or $2 bucks a week is a pretty cheap vice by today's standards.

It's the people that think buying buying 3, or 5, or 10 tickets significantly raises their chances winning that I get a kick out of.
Oh yeah, you're the brilliant one, merely throwing down 1 or 2 dollars a week. The real idiots are the 3, 5, or 10 dollar donators?

You do realize that your chances at actually making ANY money are FAR better if you invest that 1 or 2 dollars a week, instead of buying nearly useless paper, right?

Most "vices" have some sort of guaranteed payout.............something that you enjoy, right? Where is the enjoyment in parting with your hard earned cash, each week, for nothing more than a paper stub or two?

"A fool and his money are soon parted."

It's all about the simple fact that It Could Happen. For example, I'm a golfer and I'm not very good. It's an expensive sport and I lose a lot of balls. Why do I play? I want a hole in one. Should I quit just be cause the odds are against me...no. You know why? It Could Happen

Did the U.S. quit because they were the underdogs playing against an unbeatable Soviet team? No, because It Could Happen ... It Did Happen

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:58 am

Mrs. Govs hit $10,000 and $2,000 on scratch offs a couple of years ago...

I think she's donated just about all if it back to the Lottery since then, but she did hit.

It's another form of entertainment. You also throw $80 into Wild tickets and what do you get out of that? If you get a thrill out of playing the lottery, so be it. It bugs WOW, I could care less.

I still hate punks who can't wear a hat correctly though.

sinbin006 · Post by **sinbin006** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:20 am

Govs93 wrote:I still hate punks who can't wear a hat correctly though.

Sometimes you gotta do what's necessary...

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:33 pm

sinbin006 wrote:
It's all about the simple fact that It Could Happen. For example, I'm a golfer and I'm not very good. It's an expensive sport and I lose a lot of balls. Why do I play? I want a hole in one. Should I quit just be cause the odds are against me...no. You know why? It Could Happen Did the U.S. quit because they were the underdogs playing against an unbeatable Soviet team? No, because It Could Happen ... It Did Happen

Bad golf analogy.
I play golf too. Every time you play, you're going to hit at least one or two shots that are quite good. That's what keeps you coming back, not the endless pursuit of a hole in one. You cannot be playing JUST because you "want a hole in one." If you are, you're the first of your kind.

Bad hockey analogy.
Even the U.S. knew that they could beat the Soviets "maybe once in 10 tries". That's one HECK of a lot better odds than a lottery presents.

Sure "it COULD happen." But then again, you COULD just stumble upon an abandoned sack full of hundred dollar bills, from a botched bank robbery attempt too. Does that keep you pacing the sidewalks, day in, day out?

Seriously, let's examine the odds for JUST a bit, now, eh?

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:39 pm

Govs93 wrote: It's another form of entertainment. You also throw $80 into Wild tickets and what do you get out of that? If you get a thrill out of playing the lottery, so be it. It bugs WOW, I could care less.

I still hate punks who can't wear a hat correctly though.

Wild games = Entertainment.
Lottery Tickets = Entertainment too? You're going to have to elaborate on that one. How is buying a lottery ticket entertaining to you?

I'm not "bugged" by you doing so. I merely think it is ludicrous for folks to actually believe that they have more than the tiniest sliver of a chance of earning anything other than empty pockets, from this endeavor.

And..........I fully agree with your hat comment. Cockeyed worn, fully flat brimmed hats, is just an advertisement saying, "Heyyyy....look at me!! I'm a complete stooge, and my hat proves it."

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:44 pm

WayOutWest wrote:
Govs93 wrote: It's another form of entertainment. You also throw $80 into Wild tickets and what do you get out of that? If you get a thrill out of playing the lottery, so be it. It bugs WOW, I could care less.

I still hate punks who can't wear a hat correctly though.
Wild games = Entertainment.
Lottery Tickets = Entertainment too? You're going to have to elaborate on that one. How is buying a lottery ticket entertaining to you?

I'm not "bugged" by you doing so. I merely think it is ludicrous for folks to actually believe that they have more than the tiniest sliver of a chance of earning anything other than empty pockets, from this endeavor.

And..........I fully agree with your hat comment. Cockeyed worn, fully flat brimmed hats, is just an advertisement saying, "Heyyyy....look at me!! I'm a complete stooge, and my hat proves it."

I'm not claiming it's entertainment for me... for some it is. Who's to say? Same thing with pull tabs. You'll see goofballs pulling those things all night long for for a chance to win $100, but they're having a good time with it. I agree with you that it's probably not the best "investment", but what people want to do with their money is their business, and so be it. Best of luck to them.

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:51 pm

Govs93 wrote: I'm not claiming it's entertainment for me... for some it is. Who's to say? Same thing with pull tabs. You'll see goofballs pulling those things all night long for for a chance to win $100, but they're having a good time with it. I agree with you that it's probably not the best "investment", but what people want to do with their money is their business, and so be it. Best of luck to them.

I typically agree with such things being people's own business, but I have witnessed more than a couple folks burn through their entire weekly paycheck in one sitting, tearing off tab after tab, forming a mountain at their feet. Somehow, I don't think they intended to dedicate 100% of their weekly pay on "entertainment", and across merely a single evening.

Sometimes people need to be protected from themselves.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:22 pm

WayOutWest wrote:Sometimes people need to be protected from themselves.

And you are a prime example of that.

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:06 pm

WayOutWest wrote:: Sometimes people need to be protected from themselves.

I'll be somewhat kinder than ERE - I believe in natural selection and it is not the government's duty to protect us from one's self.

Are you a reformed gambler that has let the pendulum swing back too far that you have become preachy in regard to betting games or do you believe in big government being involved in all aspects of life?

I can understand the waste of money debate, I don't understand the comment I highlighted.

Goldy Gopher · Post by **Goldy Gopher** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:34 pm

WayOutWest wrote:
Govs93 wrote: I'm not claiming it's entertainment for me... for some it is. Who's to say? Same thing with pull tabs. You'll see goofballs pulling those things all night long for for a chance to win $100, but they're having a good time with it. I agree with you that it's probably not the best "investment", but what people want to do with their money is their business, and so be it. Best of luck to them.
I typically agree with such things being people's own business, but I have witnessed more than a couple folks burn through their entire weekly paycheck in one sitting, tearing off tab after tab, forming a mountain at their feet. Somehow, I don't think they intended to dedicate 100% of their weekly pay on "entertainment", and across merely a single evening. Sometimes people need to be protected from themselves.

Who are you to tell people what they should spend their money on?

WayOutWest · Post by **WayOutWest** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:49 pm

tomASS wrote:
WayOutWest wrote:: Sometimes people need to be protected from themselves.
I'll be somewhat kinder than ERE - I believe in natural selection and it is not the government's duty to protect us from one's self.

I'm actually pretty much always on board with what you are saying, here.
I am definitely NOT a big government guy. Unfortunately, however, we do have government aid programs that will gleefully bail these fools out when they DO make ludicrous life choices such as gambling their savings away.
I'd just assume they get help and save their own money, than to put an extra burden on the taxpayers. Surely, you can understand that.