Survey....Summertime Blues
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1. Atlanta
2. McDaniel
3. Yawn
4. No football until late July camps
5. Toledo (once jilted by a girl there a million years ago)
6. Just returned from Maui and Kauai. Driving my daughter back from Cali. via Yosemite and Grand Canyon in July before flying out to see siblings in Colo in Aug. Lots going on this summer.
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Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
Outside of the AFC north, teams I don't find boring- Green Bay, KC.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
Ditto Zombo.
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
Baseball sucks in general- and the Tribe in particular this year. I'm more interested in the fact ESPN caught Charlie Hustler has been lying out his ass forever- again. Now if you're interested in starting another thread "which 5 professional athletes, current or past, do you despise the most"? Pete is 1A AND 2B, followed by Kobe "the Rapist", "Little Criminal" Ray Lewis, and A-Roid. Honorable mentions to Roger Clemmons and Barry "FatHead" Bonds.
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
Nothing- I love summer, except for the midwest humidity.
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Had to think about that one- Boise, Idaho.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Nowhere this summer- if I was going anywhere significant, Wyoming or Alaska would be on my radar. Bucket list is Tahiti or Australia.
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Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
Tennessee. Not sure why.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
John Greco.
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
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4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
That it still rains a lot. Cos, ya know, London.
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
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6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Just got back from Greece and starting to plan a trip for early autumn. Warm/sunny days in London are too rare to go away over the summer and miss them.
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Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
Miami Dolphins. Even though I liked Don Shula, they never moved the needle for me, and their uniforms are absolutely the worst.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
Right now, it's not applicable. In the past, Braylon Edwards & Andre Rison.
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
To a degree, yes. I still go to several games a season, but now, if they fall behind by 3 runs early, I figure the game's over. Absolutely no offense the last few seasons, it's awful.
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
Too much humidity, and the wait between the US Open and British Open.
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Outer Banks of NC. Too pricey and not enough reasonable priced golf. (and I know it's not a "city").
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and then Whistling Straits for the PGA Championship in our RV. May seem mundane to some of you, but we love the peace and solitude of the UP. Then we arrive at the PGA, with hopefully some good crowds at a golf course I need to see in person.
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Zombo said:
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Houston. Indianapolis too.
While I have been through Houston, I haven't spent enough time there to tell if it is mundane...though it seems like it could be. A couple of things there that I have not been to may in fact be somewhat interesting: The Astrodome, the Space Center.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Don't know yet, pretty spontaneous in that regard, but it will be a beach town ... even though I live in one.
The "beach towns" I have on my bucket list are Ocean City MD, Long Island, The Big Sur, and Kauai. (but none this year)
Zombo said:
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Houston. Indianapolis too.
While I have been through Houston, I haven't spent enough time there to tell if it is mundane...though it seems like it could be. A couple of things there that I have not been to may in fact be somewhat interesting: The Astrodome, the Space Center.
My son and his wife live in Houston (moved there 4 years ago). I thought the same thing the first time we visited, but it's actually not that bad of a place. Too humid for me, but there's stuff to do, and minute Maid park is awesome for an Astros game.
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1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
May be about to change, but TN Titans have been there for me for a while.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
Closest I can come to an answer is whomever our current Longsnapper is...
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
Apathy? No.... Disappointment is the word.
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
The triple digit highs... day after day after day after...
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Cincinnati is pretty high on the list, but Omaha probably takes the prize.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
No summer vaca plans this year. Looking to head to Panama for Christmas. -
Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
One note on the Houston comment...
If you are bored in Houston, it's your own fault...
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
Heard The Who's cover of this song the other day on the radio. DJ came on after it and called it their "cover of the original by Blue Cheer."
Obviously this DJ needed a Rockabilly lesson. I could not dial fast enough...
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1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
May be about to change, but TN Titans have been there for me for a while.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
Closest I can come to an answer is whomever our current Longsnapper is...
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
Apathy? No.... Disappointment is the word.
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
The triple digit highs... day after day after day after...
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Cincinnati is pretty high on the list, but Omaha probably takes the prize.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
No summer vaca plans this year. Looking to head to Panama for Christmas.6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
No summer vaca plans this year. Looking to head to Panama for Christmas.
You better hope the rainy season has ended on time (normally mid-Dec.). I went to Jungle School there for 2 weeks in Sept and we were instructed not even to bother with ponchos since it was so humid we would be soaked either way. Best to be soaked and cool than soaked and over heated.
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6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
No summer vaca plans this year. Looking to head to Panama for Christmas.
You better hope the rainy season has ended on time (normally mid-Dec.). I went to Jungle School there for 2 weeks in Sept and we were instructed not even to bother with ponchos since it was so humid we would be soaked either way. Best to be soaked and cool than soaked and over heated.
You better hope the rainy season has ended on time (normally mid-Dec.). I went to Jungle School there for 2 weeks in Sept and we were instructed not even to bother with ponchos since it was so humid we would be soaked either way. Best to be soaked and cool than soaked and over heated.
I was originally looking at Costa Rica for this september. A little bit of research later and it's not happening! If I want rain, I'll stay in London.
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Zombo said:
I didn't like this survey, I think you should do a more inspired one tomorrow.
Z
Yea, I was just going with a theme though. Here, maybe this will help:
A Who summertime concert would blow away the blues.
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5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Outer Banks of NC. Too pricey and not enough reasonable priced golf. (and I know it's not a "city").
That area, sorta, was my spring break (Atlantic Beach...south of OBX). I didn't find the prices all that bad....maybe the time of year. Since I am not golfing, that is not an issue with me.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and then Whistling Straits for the PGA Championship in our RV. May seem mundane to some of you, but we love the peace and solitude of the UP. Then we arrive at the PGA, with hopefully some good crowds at a golf course I need to see in person.
No, sounds cool. I always liked Mackinac, and Taquamenon Falls is pretty awesome, as is the Keeweenaw Peninsula.
And the PGA being held near Green Bay......the Cheeseheads go wild.
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Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Here is today's survey.....about things that bring you Ennui this time of year: Give your opinions:
1. Which NFL team is like the most boring to you? One that you don't care about negatively or positively.
Dolphins. Never disliked them, but even with Tanney at the helm I can't get into them. Also Minnesota, Carolina, Arizona.
2. Which Browns player fits the same description. You seem to neither pull for him or against him?
Terrance West. He's from Baltimore and I love everything about the Crow too much.
3. Do the Cleveland Indians (or, if not an Indians fan, your favorite baseball team) engender apathy in you the way they are me? Yes/no, explain
Don't follow MLB, but the Indians are my team for whatever that's worth. Best logo in sports except for maybe Arkansas. I also just ebayd a sweet deal on an Indians jersey for my 6 month old nephew. So no?
4. What aspect of summer brings you the Summertime Blues?
Waiting for football. End of the College World Series to the start of SEC Media Days (late July) is hell. But it gives me an excuse to watch my favorite movie Remember the Titans yearly.
5. What North American City that you have been to is the most mundane to you? Just, you know, like a boring town?
Hated Waco growing up but now I realize it's similar to College Station. Maybe Houston. I can't believe you listed Dallas, my second favorite city behind CS. You're a conservative, right Gip? You oughta love Dallas.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Just Galveston because we don't have much money but I'm looking forward to it.
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Hated Waco growing up but now I realize it's similar to College Station. Maybe Houston. I can't believe you listed Dallas, my second favorite city behind CS. You're a conservative, right Gip? You oughta love Dallas.
Conservative? No....I am unique.
And I don't know what being conservative or otherwise would have to do with liking or disliking Dallas.
Except for the unfortunately historic Dealey Plaza I found little of interest in Dallas in the several times I was there. It had little character, was fairly antiseptic. Maybe I might to see the stadiums there at some point...the Jerry Dome and the Rangers field....but that is about it.
In fact, I am scheduled to make a Texas Tour later this year. I am skipping Dallas and going to see Abilene, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa/Midland.
6. Where are you headed for a summer vacation? And hopefully you have not chosen a mundane destination. (but, if you have, say so and why)
Just Galveston because we don't have much money but I'm looking forward to it.
Shoot us a report. If my daughter graduates on time next May (she may not), I had thought about taking her over to Galveston for a few days to the beach to check it out. I have not been there.
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It's one of the only conservative big cities. Through and through. Very preppy, high class, little ruff raff, not many weirdos or homeless. Dallas is awesome. I agree it's not great on things to do, but it's a culture and an air that exists there that is cool. Just my .02. Most people here in Austin hate Dallas with passion.
Go to Schlitterbahn while you're here.
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It's one of the only conservative big cities. Through and through. Very preppy, high class, little ruff raff, not many weirdos or homeless. Dallas is awesome. I agree it's not great on things to do, but it's a culture and an air that exists there that is cool. Just my .02. Most people here in Austin hate Dallas with passion.
Go to Schlitterbahn while you're here.
It's one of the only conservative big cities. Through and through. Very preppy, high class, little ruff raff, not many weirdos or homeless. Dallas is awesome. I agree it's not great on things to do, but it's a culture and an air that exists there that is cool. Just my .02. Most people here in Austin hate Dallas with passion.
Go to Schlitterbahn while you're here.
Again, sounds boring and antiseptic and lacking in character, just as it seem Not hate for me...just blah and not "cool".
Schlitterbahn is a Waterpark, no? Probably not in November. Though I am not into it, I could get there with my daughter if she graduates next May....IF IF IF.
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Yes it is. This year's nutty/cool weather notwithstanding, usually you would have a decent chance of being able to swim in November here.
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It's one of the only conservative big cities. Through and through. Very preppy, high class, little ruff raff, not many weirdos or homeless. Dallas is awesome. I agree it's not great on things to do, but it's a culture and an air that exists there that is cool. Just my .02. Most people here in Austin hate Dallas with passion.
Go to Schlitterbahn while you're here.
It's one of the only conservative big cities. Through and through. Very preppy, high class, little ruff raff, not many weirdos or homeless. Dallas is awesome. I agree it's not great on things to do, but it's a culture and an air that exists there that is cool. Just my .02. Most people here in Austin hate Dallas with passion.
Go to Schlitterbahn while you're here.
Preppy people with airs about them and not much to do ... well who wouldn't want to live there?
Zombo
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