Nole Man
| Favorite team: | Florida State  |
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| Registered on: | 5/15/2011 |
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re: Task (New show starting tonight 9pm ET - HBO)
Posted by Nole Man on 11/12/25 at 8:44 am to BluegrassBelle
Just finished the series. Kind of a blend between Sons of Anarchy and True Detective. :dude:
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"Leaf Wars"...
Posted by Nole Man on 11/12/25 at 8:30 am
For those of you that live in pine tree dominant areas, here's what I'm talkin' about:
The term "leaf wars" describes the seasonal disagreements that may arise between neighbors when autumn leaves accumulate, particularly when foliage from one property falls onto another's yard. Legally, individuals are responsible for leaves once they have landed on their property; however, etiquette professionals recommend assisting with cleanup from one's own trees to foster good relations and mitigate disputes. More serious conflicts can occur when neighbors purposefully deposit or blow leaves across property boundaries.
The single most important fact to remember before approaching your neighbor is this: Once a leaf from any tree lands on your property, it becomes your responsibility.
You baws that live in regions of the country where the leaves change each year know what I'm talkin' about. Disputes occur when property lines are unclear or encroached upon. The struggle is real.
Here Are Your Options!
The term "leaf wars" describes the seasonal disagreements that may arise between neighbors when autumn leaves accumulate, particularly when foliage from one property falls onto another's yard. Legally, individuals are responsible for leaves once they have landed on their property; however, etiquette professionals recommend assisting with cleanup from one's own trees to foster good relations and mitigate disputes. More serious conflicts can occur when neighbors purposefully deposit or blow leaves across property boundaries.
The single most important fact to remember before approaching your neighbor is this: Once a leaf from any tree lands on your property, it becomes your responsibility.
You baws that live in regions of the country where the leaves change each year know what I'm talkin' about. Disputes occur when property lines are unclear or encroached upon. The struggle is real.
Here Are Your Options!
re: The “mostly peaceful” riots last night at the TPUSA event are under FBI investigation
Posted by Nole Man on 11/12/25 at 8:22 am to hawgfaninc
Drop a like if you'd like to throw down with "Mr. Dphrepaulezz".
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If tweet fails to load, click here.re: JFK assassinated. How many remember the when/where/how they heard it?
Posted by Nole Man on 11/12/25 at 7:14 am to duckblind56
Same here.
Most poignant memory was the funeral procession. Kennedy’s flag-draped coffin was placed on a caisson (a two-wheeled cart traditionally used to carry artillery) pulled by horses of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard.
And I still vividly remember "John John" saluting. The image of a young child saluting his father’s coffin became one of the most iconic and heartbreaking photographs of the 20th century.
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Most poignant memory was the funeral procession. Kennedy’s flag-draped coffin was placed on a caisson (a two-wheeled cart traditionally used to carry artillery) pulled by horses of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard.
And I still vividly remember "John John" saluting. The image of a young child saluting his father’s coffin became one of the most iconic and heartbreaking photographs of the 20th century.
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re: Trump says 2k checks will be sent out to everyone, excluding high income earners
Posted by Nole Man on 11/11/25 at 4:50 pm to UltimaParadox
That's nice.
How about downsizing the IRS? Going to a flat tax or graduated tax system we'd all benefit from?
For decades, Americans have wrestled with a tax system that feels more like a maze than a fair process. The IRS has grown into a massive bureaucracy, costing billions to operate while leaving taxpayers frustrated with endless forms, loopholes, and confusion. Imagine replacing that system with something simple, transparent, and predictable — a flat tax where every dollar is treated the same, or a graduated tax with clear brackets that everyone can understand.
How about downsizing the IRS? Going to a flat tax or graduated tax system we'd all benefit from?
For decades, Americans have wrestled with a tax system that feels more like a maze than a fair process. The IRS has grown into a massive bureaucracy, costing billions to operate while leaving taxpayers frustrated with endless forms, loopholes, and confusion. Imagine replacing that system with something simple, transparent, and predictable — a flat tax where every dollar is treated the same, or a graduated tax with clear brackets that everyone can understand.
re: YouTubeTV far superior
Posted by Nole Man on 11/11/25 at 11:03 am to delta_zulu
So let’s talk some Fubo. Seems to include everything you need and reasonably priced and the interface seems to be pretty easy to use anybody using it or thoughts?
re: YouTubeTV far superior
Posted by Nole Man on 11/11/25 at 7:05 am to delta_zulu
Can't decide on options. Looks likes these things are going to last and missing MNF last night AGAIN pissed me off!
I got this summary:
Bottom Line: If your priority is restoring ESPN and ABC immediately, Hulu + Live TV is the smoothest one-stop replacement. If you want broader channel depth and local reliability, DirecTV Stream is the better long-term play.
1. Tier 1 (Hulu Live) ? Best if you want minimal disruption and already value Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu’s on demand library.
2. Tier 2 (DirecTV Stream) ? Best if local ABC reliability and a cable like experience matter most.
3. Tier 3 (FuboTV) ? Best for sports first households who want breadth beyond ESPN.
4. Tier 4 (Sling) ? Best for budget minded viewers who can live without ABC.
5. Tier 5 (Philo) ? Best for non sports households who just want cheap entertainment.
? Bottom Line: If your household’s priority is restoring ESPN + ABC immediately, Hulu + Live TV is the cleanest pivot. If you want local depth and a more traditional lineup, DirecTV Stream is the safer long term anchor.
A guy we were having dinner next to last night said he loved YouTube TV's interface, channel selection. He just went ahead and bought the Hulu + Live Stream package. Did not like the interface for channel and app selection vs. the prior.
Anyone making recent switches and suggestions? We're going to switch to something this week.
Thanks!!
I got this summary:
Bottom Line: If your priority is restoring ESPN and ABC immediately, Hulu + Live TV is the smoothest one-stop replacement. If you want broader channel depth and local reliability, DirecTV Stream is the better long-term play.
1. Tier 1 (Hulu Live) ? Best if you want minimal disruption and already value Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu’s on demand library.
2. Tier 2 (DirecTV Stream) ? Best if local ABC reliability and a cable like experience matter most.
3. Tier 3 (FuboTV) ? Best for sports first households who want breadth beyond ESPN.
4. Tier 4 (Sling) ? Best for budget minded viewers who can live without ABC.
5. Tier 5 (Philo) ? Best for non sports households who just want cheap entertainment.
? Bottom Line: If your household’s priority is restoring ESPN + ABC immediately, Hulu + Live TV is the cleanest pivot. If you want local depth and a more traditional lineup, DirecTV Stream is the safer long term anchor.
A guy we were having dinner next to last night said he loved YouTube TV's interface, channel selection. He just went ahead and bought the Hulu + Live Stream package. Did not like the interface for channel and app selection vs. the prior.
Anyone making recent switches and suggestions? We're going to switch to something this week.
Thanks!!
re: Why was the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald such a big deal?
Posted by Nole Man on 11/10/25 at 10:52 pm to SidewalkTiger
The Great Lakes Ship Museum is one of the most fascinating places you'll ever visit. It was more about to me "why did that ever happen"?
The Great Lakes are known for their hazardous conditions; storms can produce waves reaching 35 feet and hurricane-force winds, particularly in November. The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald demonstrated that even the largest and most technologically advanced vessels remain susceptible to these dangers.
The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was significant due to its status as the largest ship ever lost on the Great Lakes, the total loss of all 29 crew members, the abruptness of the disaster during a severe storm, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding its cause. These factors captured public attention and contributed to enduring advancements in maritime safety protocols.
The Great Lakes are known for their hazardous conditions; storms can produce waves reaching 35 feet and hurricane-force winds, particularly in November. The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald demonstrated that even the largest and most technologically advanced vessels remain susceptible to these dangers.
The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald was significant due to its status as the largest ship ever lost on the Great Lakes, the total loss of all 29 crew members, the abruptness of the disaster during a severe storm, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding its cause. These factors captured public attention and contributed to enduring advancements in maritime safety protocols.
Hittin' The Heavy Bag...
Posted by Nole Man on 11/10/25 at 5:18 pm
Good form
re: Where to go next?
Posted by Nole Man on 11/10/25 at 11:20 am to Yeti_Chaser
Non-Europe? (I'd stil vote Slovenia!)
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But, based upon where I've been...
1. Vancouver Island
2. Belize ( Stayed On Glover's Reef)
3. Grenada (We stayed off Grand Anse, but went to lunch next to Sandals Grenada)
4. We loved Emerald Lake Lodge in Alberta.
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But, based upon where I've been...
1. Vancouver Island
2. Belize ( Stayed On Glover's Reef)
3. Grenada (We stayed off Grand Anse, but went to lunch next to Sandals Grenada)
4. We loved Emerald Lake Lodge in Alberta.
re: Draft Kings Week 10!
Posted by Nole Man on 11/9/25 at 8:40 am to TigerLunatik
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Looks like I'm the only one that likes these games.
You're an OT Baller!
I'm an old retiree on a fixed income. :rotflmao:
Wakey Wakey!
We got us an action-packed slate today staring with, a yes, another one of those "WTF Early Morning When Does That Game Start" scintillating ATL vs IND match!
'Git Some!!!
We got us an action-packed slate today staring with, a yes, another one of those "WTF Early Morning When Does That Game Start" scintillating ATL vs IND match!
'Git Some!!!
Good time to revisit our old friend: The Wall Street 'fear gauge'!
To recap:
The CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX), known as the “fear gauge,” tracks how much volatility investors anticipate for the S&P 500 over the next month. A value of 21.16 indicates that volatility is somewhat higher than usual, since calmer market periods typically see readings below 20. The recent +8.51% increase reflects growing uncertainty or risk among investors.
I've got a portion of my portfolio in UVIX to hedge against downturns like this.
UVIX / 5 Day Performance
2x Long VIX Futures ETF
$11.19
+15.48%
(+1.50) 5D
What goes up must come down. Usually.
:rolleyes:
To recap:
The CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX), known as the “fear gauge,” tracks how much volatility investors anticipate for the S&P 500 over the next month. A value of 21.16 indicates that volatility is somewhat higher than usual, since calmer market periods typically see readings below 20. The recent +8.51% increase reflects growing uncertainty or risk among investors.
I've got a portion of my portfolio in UVIX to hedge against downturns like this.
UVIX / 5 Day Performance
2x Long VIX Futures ETF
$11.19
+15.48%
(+1.50) 5D
What goes up must come down. Usually.
:rolleyes:
Inspiration after just looking at my Fidelity Account again just now. :wah:
Sure, you would hope AI buildout, data centers, and reshoring are some of the real growth drivers into 2026. Housing starts are likely to rise gradually, not explode, and Fed policy shifts happen in 25–50 bp steps—100 bp cuts are crisis-only. Short-term volatility stings, but long-term fundamentals should remain strong.
Everything that goes down must go up, and vice versa, when it comes to the economy, stock market, interest rates etc. EVENTUALLY. Depends on your time horizons, when you need access to capital etc.
I'm retired and don't really share that enthusiasm personally, at least in my timelines.
Sure, you would hope AI buildout, data centers, and reshoring are some of the real growth drivers into 2026. Housing starts are likely to rise gradually, not explode, and Fed policy shifts happen in 25–50 bp steps—100 bp cuts are crisis-only. Short-term volatility stings, but long-term fundamentals should remain strong.
Everything that goes down must go up, and vice versa, when it comes to the economy, stock market, interest rates etc. EVENTUALLY. Depends on your time horizons, when you need access to capital etc.
I'm retired and don't really share that enthusiasm personally, at least in my timelines.
Draft Kings Week 10!
Posted by Nole Man on 11/6/25 at 8:46 am
Officially zooming past the halfway mark of the regular season! :wah:
But still time to grab that bag. Make that money. Like our man emilmuzz Smackin' It Down! Scooter2756 got him a Trophy. And who can forget rickneal who took it all! 303 baws grindin' each week tryin' to make bank in the People's League.
AND..we got us an action packed slate starting with that scintillating LV vs. DEN matchup on TNF tonight!!!
Don't delay.
'Git Some!!
But still time to grab that bag. Make that money. Like our man emilmuzz Smackin' It Down! Scooter2756 got him a Trophy. And who can forget rickneal who took it all! 303 baws grindin' each week tryin' to make bank in the People's League.
AND..we got us an action packed slate starting with that scintillating LV vs. DEN matchup on TNF tonight!!!
Don't delay.
'Git Some!!
re: Do you still cut your own grass or do you hire it out?
Posted by Nole Man on 11/5/25 at 4:05 pm to white beans
Simple. I ain’t paying $50-$75 a week for somebody to do something I can do. Good exercise also takes me about an hour and a half with a push mower.
Article on Best Christmas Markets!
We've done 9 cruises with Viking, 7 were river cruises. Most were "Christmas Market Cruises" on the Danube, Elbe and Rhine. Most recently we did one late November/early December last year.
We always choose Viking’s Christmas Market cruises in late November or the first week of December. Fares are often lower, crowds are lighter, and the festive atmosphere is already in full swing. AND..the best part is that once you're there, you can access many different European cities by train at good prices. Train travel is fun and easy to do. Very cost effective.
There are other great options like Avalon or Amawaterways, but Viking seems to be the best combination of routes, pricing and service.
The Danube Waltz (November 2024) and Rhine Getaway (Amsterdam to Basel - 2023) were the best.
Post cruise on the Danube Waltz, we hired a car to Munich, based there for a week, taking day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle and Hallstatt (a small town in Upper Austria). Then took the train to Salzburg to take in my long time "bucket list item": Seeing Krampusnacht! Krampus Night, traditionally takes place on December 5th, the night before the feast of Saint Nicholas. During this night, people dress up as Krampus and roam the streets, participating in parades and festivities that celebrate the dual nature of the holiday season. A unique tradition throughout Bavaria.
Post cruise on the Rhine Cruise, we rented a car in Basel and drove to Colmar and based there for week, touring the small villages, each with their own markets. A magical time!
Probably not as easy to get to, but we had a great time in Poland. Kraków’s and Warsaw's markets were incredible.
Off the top of my head, if I had to pick from the one's I've been to, I'd say Munich, Vienna, Prague, Kraków, Strasbourg, Colmar, Cologne were some of the best.
Just be aware with any of these locations it's best to tour them during the weekdays even that time of year as weekends get packed!
Some Selected Photos!
Salzburg 2024 - Krampus!!
We've done 9 cruises with Viking, 7 were river cruises. Most were "Christmas Market Cruises" on the Danube, Elbe and Rhine. Most recently we did one late November/early December last year.
We always choose Viking’s Christmas Market cruises in late November or the first week of December. Fares are often lower, crowds are lighter, and the festive atmosphere is already in full swing. AND..the best part is that once you're there, you can access many different European cities by train at good prices. Train travel is fun and easy to do. Very cost effective.
There are other great options like Avalon or Amawaterways, but Viking seems to be the best combination of routes, pricing and service.
The Danube Waltz (November 2024) and Rhine Getaway (Amsterdam to Basel - 2023) were the best.
Post cruise on the Danube Waltz, we hired a car to Munich, based there for a week, taking day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle and Hallstatt (a small town in Upper Austria). Then took the train to Salzburg to take in my long time "bucket list item": Seeing Krampusnacht! Krampus Night, traditionally takes place on December 5th, the night before the feast of Saint Nicholas. During this night, people dress up as Krampus and roam the streets, participating in parades and festivities that celebrate the dual nature of the holiday season. A unique tradition throughout Bavaria.
Post cruise on the Rhine Cruise, we rented a car in Basel and drove to Colmar and based there for week, touring the small villages, each with their own markets. A magical time!
Probably not as easy to get to, but we had a great time in Poland. Kraków’s and Warsaw's markets were incredible.
Off the top of my head, if I had to pick from the one's I've been to, I'd say Munich, Vienna, Prague, Kraków, Strasbourg, Colmar, Cologne were some of the best.
Just be aware with any of these locations it's best to tour them during the weekdays even that time of year as weekends get packed!
Some Selected Photos!
Salzburg 2024 - Krampus!!
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Foreign born are taking over major cities.
Thank God I live in Florida.
Asere, estás diciendo la pura verdad!
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I switched back to Direct TV. Cost about the same as YoutubeTV and the Pelicans+ app.
We're thinking about doing that again. Was it an easy conversion? Any challenges of note?
Thanks!!
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