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brent, I agree, landlines are a good deal these days. Time was, they were not. However for call clarity, land lines are the best. Which by the way is another issue I have with my android, call clarity bites

Exactly Nadine...especially here in cell phone no man's land....and my LAN line covers most of 56 acres...very good service. I only use cell for emergencies. The clarity is exceptional.

i agree with the comments posted so far.it is also nice.to have a husband who is a computer / electronic technician.as for me.i have had some junior college courses in auto mechanics.i never finished my auto mechanical training.my husband did finish his computer technical courses.have a great day.

It's New Orleans I'm talking about, not Carolina SW!

Oops! Clearly, I need to work on my reading comprehension skills bro! LOL! Thanks for setting me straight. I need all the help I can get.

nice to be back , southwest.nice to hear.that we won.i have been busy.since my husband retired.have a great evening...

 Checkout this amateur band doing a pretty darn good cover of Pure Prairie League's 'Amie.' 

Their name is Foxes & Fossils. Cute. 1 of the best live versions I've ever heard. 

It takes a minute or 2 to get started, but it's well worth the wait. Seriously, I'm very impressed. 

One last one before I wrap it up for now, here we have the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic 'Simple Man.' 

A woman named Kappa Danielson drops a gorgeous acoustic track of this remarkable song. 

Darn lady you have a gift. Amazing! 

Take your whiskey home is one of my favorite by VH.....I think it is more about alcoholism and how it affects our loved ones.  Just my perspective...doesn't make it correct?

Blackfoot's "Train Train" is one heckuva great tune as well.

Thanks for the tunes man and it was nice to see Chrissy again!

"Hate is nature's most perfect energy source; It's endlessly renewable" --Bobby Axelrod

Delicious villains make for captivating television. 

"You know the only enemy more dangerous than a man with unlimited resources is one with nothing to lose."--NYC Attorney General Chuck Rhodes. 

The clashing of bravo & intellectual spears always fascinates me. An eternal battle between sins & virtue like a greek tragedy baby. Great stuff! 

1 last quote: "Walk away."

"I should. But, then again, what's the point of having bleep you money if you never say bleep you right?" 

This quote illustrates the allure of money, but it also leads to a false sense of security like those who have it are untouchable or indestructible. They're not. Like Icarus who flew too close to the sun & his mythological wings melted....Overconfidence leads to underestimating your adversary & your eventual downfall & death spiral. 

I minored in Literature as an Undergrad so SW1 has a soft spot for metaphors & deep, universal truths I guess. 

SW check your messages. :-)

Now, you have officially peaked my curiosity Gramz. I need to check my Colts Forum e-mail now. Be right back...

Nice to have you back mom terp. Yeah, the transition from day shifts to nights shifts & back again can throw anybody off their game, mess up their body clock, & make them wonder which end is up sometimes. Hang in there. I have nothing against horses or the people that ride them BTW. SW1 has a goofy personality & I joke around a lot; it's in my nature. That's who I am. Have a nice day...

thanks southwest.you are one awesome colt fan.it is nice to know.that the colt fans are the coolest fans on earth.thanks for your kind words.i do not mean to come off as being cruel.it is just nice to know.that you can be so kind as to understand my husband ' s crazy schedule.it pays the bills.

Thank you for your thoughtful words as well mom terp. I appreciate that. I knew you weren't being cruel my friend. I was just clarifying my statement & eliminating any ambiguity that's all. Yup, personal preferences sometimes take a backseat to paying the bills. I hope that you & your husband get some quality time together just to chill, decompress, & relax once in awhile though.

"She'll make your heart break
She'll give you fever
She'll tell you everything but don't believe her
A perfect stranger
She knows the game
She'll promise heaven on earth
But don't believe her" 

It's a little rough around the edges, but has a gritty charm to it. Never heard "Rock Me Like A Hurricane performed by a female lead vocalist before. It gives new meaning to the lyrics: 

"My cat is purring, it scratches my skin
So what is wrong with another sin?"

Meow. I mean, not bad...The band is called Kings & Queens BTW.

I always liked them....I remember watching a video back in the 80's of one of their concerts.  They rattled out a bunvh of German words...then quickly said..."There's no one like you" and proceeded to sing it in English.

Love Ronnie James Dio. 

I seen him live on his 'Master of the Moon' tour and despite playing on a small stage, he was incredible. One of the best Metal shows I ever seen. I think he was in his late 50's at the time, but no one could really tell. Dare I say he put up a better show at that little club than when I seen Ozzy on a big arena stage....

Found it. Yes! Hands down the best Prince performance of the night. "Nothing Comes 2U"

This is a textbook case on how you deliver a killer cover.

Shelia E. played with Prince for crying out loud & this is the best she can do? SMH. 

It was sloppy percussion playing & just not good at all IMHO. 

Laila Ali gave a nice eulogy to the memory of her father. She talked about how her dad taught all 11 kids to love themselves & their neighbor regardless of their gender, race, income level, & religion. That we all need to spread more love than hate. It was really quite touching. 

Spike Lee gave Samuel L. Jackson his introduction & lifetime achievement award. Sam thanked his wife, daughter, & grandmother for his tenacity, drive, & work ethic. He did theatre for a longtime for peanuts before "Pulp Fiction" made him a household name. Sam doesn't mince words. He's short, sweet, & very funny in his own suave way. 

It should also be noted that special attention was devoted to the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement & exercising your right to vote in the upcoming election too. I found the show quite good even though hip hop, rap, & R & B aren't exactly in my wheel house. It's always good to try new things musically out of your comfort zone though & I'm glad I did.

Maxwell & Stevie Wonder brought down the house IMO. While every other tribute toward Prince felt insufficient to me. To each their own I guess. 

I am on Chrome.

I am not getting any of PT's posts as notification unless he replies to me.  Radiogirl, Jay, and PT have the same problem.  For example, PT has the Hoosier Hysteria thread.  I follow the thread and I never get notifications on the post.  Sporadic on Pacers and the MLB.  Thank you for checking into it .

@BrentMc11 you are not following the Hoosier Hysteria thread.  

I turn on this setting for you in your notification settings 

Someone I am following makes a post

Since you are following Princeton Tiger now you should get notifications when he posts

It had been on...maybe I need to check all that I follow to see if they moved over.  Thank you.

I appreciate the complement RG. Thank you. Wait, are you saying I'm nuts? Just kidding. Yeah, I probably do have a few screws loose. Ha! Ha! It's the good kind of off kilter though where you shake your head, laugh, & say SW what are we gonna do with you man? Like that goof ball uncle 1 in every family where nobody really knows what happened but everybody just tags along for the ride which is always unpredictably memorable.

I'm with ya Fish. Dio never gets old or goes out of fashion. Touche.

Everybody has a few screws loose, SW! That's what makes life interesting and fun!

66 years young. So sad.

oh no! I hadn't heard! How sad! sorry, SW1

Thanks my friends for chiming in on this topic. I appreciate it. True, I didn't know Mr. Clancy personally usually when a favorite musician of mine dies I play a medley of their best known songs. I can't really do that here. Options: Do musical scores from the blockbuster films or watch my favorite flicks based off his books. It helps me grieve or cope with the loss I guess.

your so silly! I do know people who can make a short story long, and it's not always entertaining! LOL

hate when I make grammar errors not paying attention to my typing... you're as in you are so silly

I guess I am cut from the same cloth too MCF. I have been known to make a few grammer, I mean, grammar mistakes myself. I have a number of teachers in my family who taught me a lot about somethin' called learnin' too. HA! HA! No worries MCF. I respect you & I knew what you meant to say. It must be all them books you keep readin'. Just Kidding!!!

"classified, and so important to people. They should put a huge disclaimer up at the beginning and end." Good point MAC. Redaction brought to you by a black sharpie. HA! HA! For those who don't understand the joke, classified documents from the FBI, CIA, & NSA are often concealed from public view without the right level of security clearance. Any material released to the public deemed 'sensitive' is often blacked out line by line or paragraph by paragraph.

We could go all over the board with this one...Even war movies....based on the Normandy invasion. Pops always said: "Not even close." He even waited to see Private Ryan and said the depiction of the war on Omaha Red made D-Day look like Walt Disney. Just tells us how bad it really was.

"He even waited to see Private Ryan and said the depiction of the war on Omaha Red made D-Day look like Walt Disney. Just tells us how bad it really was." Mickey Mouse holding a machine gun...Hmmm...All kidding aside, your pops is right. Accurately capture the moment correctly please. Don't insult the memory of the veterans please, especially those men who never made it home. Thank you.

location than the new one was sent from, and Dish simply chose the cheapest route for each trip. (And HCF, it's free to SW, not to Dish. Nothing ships for free.)

" it's free to SW, not to Dish. Nothing ships for free.) " True Mac. Just out of curiosity, I took the old DVR to a place for pickup without realizing that the location in question only picks up UPS packages. I had people at this location weigh the box just to see how much the postage would cost. $18.75. Yup, there's no such thing as a free lunch these days is there MAC. HA! HA!

Could have to do with inbound rates vs. outbound rates. Mac makes a good point....returns usually go to a totally different location/facility. There are some other odd reasons such as rates. Even though they are using each other...sometime with as many shipments returned, the FedEx rate may actually be free.....amazing how that can happen with multiple shipments/rating.

HAHAHA!!! I think You can't resist any chance of joking my merry friend! I don1t mind it! Keep on joking and cheer us up buddy!

I got what You meant.

Yeah HCF, you are 100% correct. That's why I admire comedians so much because I am one of those myself. I was born with an extra funny bone & a surplus of sarcastic DNA genes buddy!!!

you are so cool.got any new jokes.i could use a bit of laughter right now.my dad is not doing well.neither is a dad of my best friend.i am a bit upset right now

funny observation! and good point

My friends are so funny & sharp just don't run with a scissor's and poke your eye out or fall okay. @100GFB: I was never good at coloring inside the lines & following all the rules. @Peytonator: People always told me I was full of it. Now, I get to prove it too. @Brent: Can I be Frito Bandito's deputy & right hand man too? Please.

ROTF= Rolling On The Floor everybody. Thank you.

What's for dinner? No LEFTovers!

I feel your pain. So much that so many of us take for granted....

BTW...don't feel bad...my right hand 'don't' know what my left hand is doing anyway!!!

When Conan fought Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert that was ab splitting.

funny, but shocking to me that he could blow through so much money! I guess partying everyday is expensive

conan is very , very way cool!

SW: I always say "To make a long story longer...." I may have said it to you a couple of times

Well they should have named me Frank...

Ha! Ha! Great responses everyone! Thank you all for your witty humor & keen insights.

The Byrds -It Ain't Me Babe!

Mr. Tamborine Man

They should do a followup hit to their hit "Mr. Tamborine Man". Call it "Mr. Triangle Man." LOL!

It is surprising how fast a dvr'd game can be watched...

I have a DVR too MCF & you are 100% correct. It is nice to fast forward through commercials, but there is always the danger of seeing & hearing the final score on TV as you go to the recorded file & hit play...Not to mention hearing the final score on the radio too. The more you try to avoid something; the more that information literally seeks you out IMO.

I would use my dvr if I ever got a Colts game....Just say NO to the Bengals in Indiana!!!

I applaud you Brent. It is hard to stay positive & motivated in the face of a glaring string of brutal defeats. The key is not to turn on 1 another & believe in your team mates through thick & thin. Yes, you are correct. To some, defeat is unacceptable at any & all costs. Fame, fortune, & the limelight never leads to happiness anyway IMO.

"suspend campaign".... another one of those convoluted "pc" word/terms to avoid saying anything real with finality... oi vey!

"oi vey!" is exactly right MCF. How can we expect children to grow & become responsible adults when politicians act like spoiled children & brats?

Mine definitely eats more.....he is a 14 yr old baby!!!

it's not important when all your needs are fulfilled and your want cup is over flowing!

I am lucky....I do not have a 'want cup.' I would rather just be happy now....so 'cool.'

I want to win!

probably cuz it's hard for some of us to part with a dollar, gotta buy a ticket to win and just hate throwing away money.. lol, bad gambler.. some of those tickets are $5 & $10 now too! good grief!

Yea, but you can see that a lot of people are spending our tax dollars to buy tickets in the grocery store, the poor get poorer and the rich get richer! What a shame.

Mr. Bortles decision making skills off the field are not bad either. Have you seen his girlfriend Lindsay Duke? Not too shabby. Google her name. You can thank me later. QBs always seem to land the prototype blond, cheerleader persona females don't they. It must be the money as CB Deion Sanders sang about so many years ago. Ha! Ha!

" I follow the style and techniques of SW1, Mozart, Zarathustra, and Miss Piggy!" LOL 100GFB! A nerd, a piano man, a German philosopher, & a sassy, opinionated pig walk into a bar...Hi Yaw! Miss Piggy Got Mad & hit me so SW1 couldn't finish my spectacular punchline. Clearly Miss Piggy brings home the bacon. Oh crap, she heard that. Gotta Run away quickly now. Bye. Ha! Ha!

Big Ben is an awesome, and very underrated.