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by TomAiello
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: December 7th, A Day that will live in infamy
Replies: 20
Views: 8448

Re: December 7th, A Day that will live in infamy

With the strength of the USA in terms of industry and resources, Japan lost that war the moment they started the shooting: it was just a matter of time. And they knew that before they launched the attack: "In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I wi...
by TomAiello
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Remembering Santa Clause
Replies: 8
Views: 1578

Re: Remembering Santa Clause

Doc Dan wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:24 pm
TomAiello wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:57 am
For those interested, the state of Alabama celebrates their very own version of St Nick every fall.
Really? What and where?
Alabama has this guy named Nick, who brings joy to the common people every fall, and tends toward red and white costumes.
alabama-nick.jpg
by TomAiello
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Remembering Santa Clause
Replies: 8
Views: 1578

Re: Remembering Santa Clause

St. Nick also was known to leave money in the shoes of the poor left outside for them to find in the morning. Is this the origin of the Christmas stocking? More general information, if anyone is interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas For those interested, the state of Alabama cele...
by TomAiello
Tue Nov 21, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Surfingringo!
Replies: 15
Views: 2161

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Surfingringo!

Happy Birthday!
by TomAiello
Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

Did anyone watch the Florida State game? That was truly weird, and painful.
by TomAiello
Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

Georgia finally looked like they were firing on all cylinders. I hope they can keep that going for the rest of the season (and the postseason). I wonder who is going to take the Texas A&M job? Everyone is talking about Dan Lanning, but if I were Lanning, I'd stay at Oregon for several more years...
by TomAiello
Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What Spyderco if you were in the Military?
Replies: 31
Views: 4984

Re: What Spyderco if you were in the Military?

I'd want a serrated, salt fixed blade. Probably the Jumpmaster 2.
by TomAiello
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Forward to the past: Fallout preps are a thing again
Replies: 97
Views: 11862

Re: Forward to the past: Fallout preps are a thing again

ChrisinHove wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:08 pm
The risk these days must be more a single missile from a rogue state or terrorist dirty bomb, in which case a full tank of fuel will probably suffice.
I'm not sure I'm as confident in that as you are. China and North Korea both have a lot more than one bomb.
by TomAiello
Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

The Georgia-Missouri game was certainly exciting. Missouri definitely brought their A game.
by TomAiello
Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Last Gun You Bought
Replies: 1510
Views: 303236

Re: The Last Gun You Bought

I remember dreaming of owning a Seecamp many years ago. I was never able to pick one up. Fortunately, tiny pocket pistols are now much more common. I own a Kahr in 380 that is very, very small, as well as a 9mm Kahr and the Sig P365, all for pocket carry. The site system on the Sig is pretty cool. I...
by TomAiello
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bark River Knives
Replies: 461
Views: 154873

Re: Bark River Knives

I'll see if I can remember how to post them. Give me a day or two. :)
by TomAiello
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

Michigan now has three active investigations; 1). FBI seized computers and is investigating, but there is very little information. It seems like it might be a point shaving (betting) thing, where the OC was winning games and intentionally losing to the spread to make money? 2). Recruiting violations...
by TomAiello
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bark River Knives
Replies: 461
Views: 154873

Re: Bark River Knives

I recently picked up a Little Creek II. I'm extremely impressed.
by TomAiello
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

Anyone have any thoughts on Michigan's current drama?
by TomAiello
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

I feel like Colorado players posting merchandise for sale on instagram at halftime showed just a wee bit of overconfidence.
by TomAiello
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

I definitely don't see how the voters keep ranking Georgia first. Michigan looks much more impressive. If those two teams had played yesterday, I'm sure Michigan would have won. I'm a Georgia fan and I think they need to move down in the poll. Which would definitely help provide some motivation for ...
by TomAiello
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy birthday Bolster!
Replies: 14
Views: 1019

Re: Happy birthday Bolster!

Happy birthday!
by TomAiello
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

Mercy, what a game! Ohio State defeats Notre Dame as time expires! The Irish defense played absolute lights out all night.....just a shame they lost this game. If they had put 11 players on the field, the defense might have pulled it out at the end. Are you serious Tom? You mean they only had 10?!?...
by TomAiello
Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

MacLaren wrote:
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:47 pm
Mercy, what a game!
Ohio State defeats Notre Dame as time expires!
The Irish defense played absolute lights out all night.....just a shame they lost this game.
If they had put 11 players on the field, the defense might have pulled it out at the end.
by TomAiello
Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: NCAA Football 2023
Replies: 112
Views: 42307

Re: NCAA Football 2023

It's interesting that when Colorado went 1-11 in 2022, they actually did _better_ against Oregon. 2022 score: 49-10. (Oregon by 39 points) (https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404030) 2023 score: 42-6. (Oregon by 36 points) (https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/4015...