Congrats! Rare these days to last that long at one company, very impressive.

gim wrote:

I would think the Packers would rather be the 6 seed over the 7 seed. 7 seed means you go to the Eagles in round 1. 6 seed likely means a trip to the Rams.

Beat the hapless Bears in week 18

At this point I don’t care who they play. They have a lot to prove and they’re gonna have to go thru Philly, vikes, or lions to do it. Beating a mediocre team like the rams in round one won’t mean much to me, they’ve been doing that all season. I want to see this team step up and beat one of the 3 top teams.

Bears will be playing like it’s their Super Bowl next week as well. Kinda like the lions when they beat GB in rodgers final game at lambeau. They’re a mess but I don’t expect a cakewalk.

Pack got beat, gotta take our lumps and move on. That said there was no garbage time in this game. The D came up with a turnover and some key stops, forcing field goal attempts and punts. If anyone is saying the Vikings offense had stopped trying at that stage you’re just stupid. GB mounted a solid comeback but it was too little, too late. Not enough to overcome poor play early on.

I have defended MLF a lot this season but I am starting to question some of his decision making. I think he’s got a great scheme but his ability to stack good decisions within that scheme was awful today. Other decisions have me scratching my head as well — not deferring when winning the toss, when to go on 4th down, when to throw the challenge flag, and the general lack of flow in his play calling at certain times this season have all been concerning.

All that said… looking forward to having an opportunity to shut the Vikings fans up in the playoffs, but until then, enjoy the W fellas.

Appreciate all the ideas guys. Being a white collar dude myself I needed a couple places to start and this helps.

Will continue to talk with the boy about all this. If he decides to go forward with the gap year he needs to tell the university by July 1, so in theory he would have a chance to get a taste of this before he makes that call. Maybe once he starts real work he will feel more “ready” for college.

Youbetcha wrote:

I would try to advise him against the gap year.

This was my initial reaction but we’ve been talking about it for weeks and I am leaning toward trusting his instinct on this one. I work in higher ed and have seen LOTS of 18yo’s head off to college before they were ready for it and it’s not something I want to push my own kid into. He has a 4.0 GPA in high school but he wants to take a break from academics and challenge himself in other ways and I can respect that. He also wants to bank some money now so when college starts he can focus on his studies, and it’s hard to argue with that. He has big long term goals so I don’t see a year of manual labor derailing those.

Jimmy Jones wrote:

Dutchboy wrote:
My theory is, you can accomidate me as a potential customer or treat me as somebody who will never be a custmer because of the poor treatment. It’s your choice.

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Thank You Dutch! That’s the whole point.

Except… you WERE a customer and you made the choice to leave. They already lost your business why would they treat you like a customer?

For the record I hate Wells Fargo. But as a non-customer I’m aware enough to know not to expect them or any other random bank to treat me like a customer.

Matt Moen wrote:

You’re making a mountain out of a molehill.

100%

Guy drops Wells Fargo for a credit union in a less convenient location. Then he needs service fast and doesn’t haven’t time to drive 8 miles to his CU, so he tries to get service at the bank he dropped and is salty they don’t cooperate. He doesn’t have time to drive to his own CU he but does have time to wait in line at another bank for 40 minutes. And he definitely had time to write several posts complaining about a bank not treating him like a customer… when he’s not a customer.

Merry Christmas IDO!

If it was already addressed and I missed it apologize… but I have a simple question. If you’re an affinity plus customer why didn’t you go to an affinity plus branch and avoid this nonsense? I can’t ever recall walking into any bank where I wasn’t a customer for any reason. The notion wouldn’t ever occur to me that they should provide any service to me.

I have mostly different political and social opinions vs the majority on this site. I used to be of the opinion that it should only be outdoors related content. At this point I don’t care one way or the other. I don’t have a lot of conservative leaning friends or family in real life so I actually appreciate reading other perspectives from people who at least care about some of the same stuff that I do in terms of outdoor resources.

When you’re the minority it helps you think more critically about your own opinions and why you believe in them. You learn to pick your spots and avoid situations where you know for certain you’re not going to find an open-minded conversation… this thread topic would be a prime example. This is not meant as a criticism but I know well enough that 99% of folks here aren’t open to ANY conversation about limiting anything 2A or 2A-related. That used to bug me and it just doesn’t anymore. The forum is useful to me in other ways and that’s OK.

Are they heavy? Can you help load them into the bed of my Ridgeline?

I’d rather play Baker than Stafford but Baker has had some success against GB recently as well! Would rather play Seattle than either of em though.

gim wrote:

The Rams over took Seattle by virtue of tie breaker for the NFC West now too. The Sea Chickens dropped out of the playoff picture completely.

I think the Rams are a better team anyways. They’ll win the division and earn the 3 seed, hosting what is likely the Packers as the 6 seed in the wild card round.

Which is a bad deal for the pack. They got the road win by 5 earlier this season but rams were without both kupp and nacua at the time. I would expect this to be a really tough one in the wildcard round. That said the Seahawks and the rams still play head to head. Haven’t seen any updates on Gino’s injury but that division is yet to be decided.

I can’t let an EC restaurant thread pass by without stating how much I miss the old Mike’s Smokehouse. It’s been years and I can still taste their bbq. What a loss.

TheFamousGrouse wrote:

I wonder if younger people are just not replacing the older buyers? Are the 25-35 year olds just not buying power sports and marine products anymore? It seems like this was the prime demographic before, so did this group just up and quit? Or is it older buyers who are just not upgrading like they used to?

I think this has to figure in but is probably just one piece of the puzzle. Consider how housing figures in to this. Harder and harder to purchase that first home. If you’re busy saving money for a down payment on a home you’re probably not buying or financing a sled or a boat? And if you don’t own property to store these toys you’re less likely to purchase them as well?

Time to start shopping here as well. Homeowners policy is up 42% in 2 years. Never a claim in 18 years but they’ll bend me over like anyone else. Have the house, umbrella, 3 vehicles and the boat with State Farm. Makes my head spin thinking of comparing rates on all this crap.

Here in good ol Saint Paul, according to our proposed 2025 tax statement we have an increase of 3.77% or less than $200 total.

The estimated market value came down about 1.8%

Ramsey county’s levy increased 4.74% and our school district levy increased almost 8% but our homestead exclusion more than doubled which kept things reasonable for our family.

Our homeowners insurance on the other hand saw a 27% increase despite 18 years of home ownership without a single claim.

Congrats! Great dogs, but you already know that. Sister/bro in law had a pair of retire greyhounds and they were wonderful to be around. Bro in law used to volunteer for the rescue organization to go chase down the runaways, and it would be almost weekly he got a call— so do keep an eye on her. Looks like she’s gonna have a great life!

That’s crappy news at a tough time. I hope you enjoy your time off and hit the ground running when you’re ready to do so.

CaptainMusky wrote:

dirtywater intimated that it was justified because healthcare is corrupt and he was overpaid and allowed other people to die denying care etc. Anyone’s murder is tragic. This guy may not have been innocent because he was definitely under investigation for insider trading but that’s hardly something to be killed for.

For the sake clarity I intimated nothing and do not believe the murder was justified. Stop lying and accusing me of things to fit your narrative. You have clearly formed an opinion of me and are bent on twisting my words to fit that narrative. It’s weird and I’m asking you to just stop. I’m not making personal attacks or accusations against you and I don’t think it’s asking a whole lot to expect the same in return.

CaptainMusky wrote:

Dirtywater, You’re right I don’t know you and based on the majority of your comments I don’t think I would want to get to know you unlike the vast majority of the folks here that I would. The only time you chime in are on posts like this. Can’t recall the last time I’ve seen a post from you responding to something trivial like fishing reports etc

Awww I’m hurt. And here I was thinking we wee gonna be pals. If you can’t handle someone having a different opinion than yours without forming a blanket opinion of them and making dumb assumptions, you might have some issues to work out. Good luck my dude!

CaptainMusky wrote:

Dirtywater you said it without actually saying it. It’s pretty obvious you are quietly applauding this heinous crime.

I said nothing of the sort and meant nothing of the sort. I’m applauding nothing. You don’t know me. I know this is the internet but don’t jump to broad assumptions based on 3 sentences. Others above me on this thread made much more radical statements than mine.

Ope, I triggered the insurance lackies! Because insurance companies weren’t ruining the world before Obama

Excellent work putting words in my mouth to make me look like a monster as well. Nowhere did I say this man’s death was justified, I merely pointed out that one death is not worse than another. And he and his company were responsible for more than a few.

BigWerm wrote:

Crazy story. Really sad for his family and for society with so many Marxists celebrating it.

Hahah the red scare! The commies are coming! (Commie = anyone with the radical notion that CEOs shouldn’t make billions while letting folks die)

Sad for his family but no more sad than I am for him the families tore up by his policies. Funny how loss of life wasn’t as important as profit for him.

crawdaddy wrote:

Layoffs, periods of high inflation, Yamaha exits the sled business, swanky downtown restaurants quality down the drain, MN budget goes from surplus to projected deficit. I’m not really sure I would say the economy is good right now. Hard to put a finger on all of it. It’s been a wild 5 years.

For every point there is a counterpoint. Unemployment is hovering around 4% percent, best in the past approx 25 years? Smart planful companies are thriving. And have you looked at your 401k lately?

Wife and I have both had our US Bank debit cards breached multiple times, it’s not even a surprise when it happens anymore. Have never had any issues getting the charges reversed quickly and getting replacement cards. Our credit card we only use for larger stuff like booking vacations and almost always pay online, never had any issues there.

Brian’s story above is super scary. Time to freeze for sure. Identity theft is a whole different thing than having your card skimmed at Speedway. Yikes.

I heard from Jerry lundegaard down at Gustafson motors that TruCoat is the way to go.

mojo wrote:

I apologize for getting the facts wrong, but in my defense, it is exactly what was reported by INews when I made the post.

I sincerely hope the teen who had to be recovered from under the ice by divers was rescued in time. I have not seen a condition report yet today.

I did hear there were two juveniles near Rochester on Silver Creek Reservoir Monday evening around 8 pm that had to be rescued after the ice began to crack around them while 150 yards from shore.

I would add links to these stories if it would post, but this site denies posts most times when links are included.

Not surprising that the early information was not totally accurate because it sounds like a crazy scene. I didn’t mean to point fingers at you personally or anything.

I don’t think this post is accurate. I’m reading one teenage boy went in, then someone tried to rescue him and also went in. They were able to get the rescuer out quickly but not the teen. They did eventually get the teen out. No word on the condition of either yet.

Not trying to be rude but this isn’t quite the same as “3 kids through the ice.”

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/minnesota/news/2-hospitalized-fall-through-ice-woodbury/

mxskeeter wrote:

FT
So you’re saying the restaurant is taking out 10% of the total bill and the tip? Not just 10% of the tip amount. If this is the case her W2 should show a very large amount of tax paid in to Fed and State. If it doesn’t the establishment is taking the money for themselves.

No they calculate 10% of all your tabs and add that to your taxable income, then that amount gets taxed at whatever the rate is for gratuity. I’m sure Olive Garden is not stealing from their servers.

Rodgers was dog crap that season and at least MLF and Gutekunst had the guts to pull the plug. Stop moving the goal posts and just admit your argument was trash. Next time maybe take 2 minutes to verify numbers before posting