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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 10:42 |
rushfan4 wrote:
My "playing days" have long past me by. I am just an armchair athlete these days, but growing up I'd generally be playing baseball, football, basketball, or street hockey during most non-school hours. Not that I was ever very good at any of them, but I'd play with friends who were of the same quality so we'd be competitive and I was pretty good amongst that competition. |
I'd play tennis more often if I actually had someone who would play with me. I play basketball occasionally as well. That's about it. I prefer mental games.
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rushfan4
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 10:45 |
Like brain wrestling?
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 10:48 |
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Padraic
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 11:10 |
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Good morning Pat. I imagine that your Phillies winning last night has put you in a pretty good mood today. |
Indeed.
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 11:12 |
I'm picturing a head-butting contest, but I suspect that brain wrestling would be more like a battle of wits. Maybe a classic battle of Tic Tac Toe or something. Actually, it is kind of funny that ESPN broadcasts the annual Spelling Bee and I think the Geography Bee too. And just last weekend I was flipping through the channels and ESPN was showing a National Scrabble contest.
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Padraic
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:12 |
Sorry, Scott, Henry Cow marathon today.
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rushfan4
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:13 |
Hey Pat, Shred Room rules permit you to wear your shoes in here. You didn't need to leave them out on the welcome mat. I realize that you are enjoying showing off your various argyle socks and all, but with the Suede roomers out and about aren't you afraid of what you might find in your shoes when you go to put them on later.
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:14 |
rushfan4 wrote:
I'm picturing a head-butting contest, but I suspect that brain wrestling would be more like a battle of wits. Maybe a classic battle of Tic Tac Toe or something.
Or simultaneous sudoku battles!
That sounds so awesome.
Actually, it is kind of funny that ESPN broadcasts the annual Spelling Bee and I think the Geography Bee too. And just last weekend I was flipping through the channels and ESPN was showing a National Scrabble contest.
That is odd.
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:15 |
rushfan4 wrote:
Hey Pat, Shred Room rules permit you to wear your shoes in here. You didn't need to leave them out on the welcome mat. I realize that you are enjoying showing off your various argyle socks and all, but with the Suede roomers out and about aren't you afraid of what you might find in your shoes when you go to put them on later. |
*shows off his red socks* I keep my shoes on though.
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rushfan4
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:15 |
I like working out the Sudokus in the paper. The 5 star ones tend to cause smoke to come out of my ears, but 4 stars and below I can usual handle.
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Padraic
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:16 |
rushfan4 wrote:
Hey Pat, Shred Room rules permit you to wear your shoes in here. You didn't need to leave them out on the welcome mat. I realize that you are enjoying showing off your various argyle socks and all, but with the Suede roomers out and about aren't you afraid of what you might find in your shoes when you go to put them on later. |
Only 1.5 socks to go, then time for some weird abstract art. And I might also play Desperate Straights. Yeah.
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Padraic
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:16 |
I have a sudoku game on my iPod.
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rushfan4
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:17 |
Are Desperate Straights anything like Dire Straits? I suspect not.
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Padraic
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:18 |
rushfan4 wrote:
Are Desperate Straights anything like Dire Straits? I suspect not. |
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:18 |
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I like working out the Sudokus in the paper. The 5 star ones tend to cause smoke to come out of my ears, but 4 stars and below I can usual handle. |
To be honest I actually never tried one until not long ago. I tried it and didn't feel like working on it anymore. Sudokus, crossword puzzles, etc. are not really my thing, but they are interesting.
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rushfan4
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:19 |
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I have a sudoku game on my iPod. |
I have an electronic Sudoku game too. That one I am limited to the lower levels though. At least with the paper I can write down and erase the possible numbers in each box so I can keep track of each box. With the electronic version, it requires too much use of brain memory and that ship has sailed.
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:19 |
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rushfan4
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:31 |
MovingPictures07 wrote:
rushfan4 wrote:
I like working out the Sudokus in the paper. The 5 star ones tend to cause smoke to come out of my ears, but 4 stars and below I can usual handle. |
To be honest I actually never tried one until not long ago. I tried it and didn't feel like working on it anymore.
Sudokus, crossword puzzles, etc. are not really my thing, but they are interesting.
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You'd be surprised by how much useless stuff that I have learned by doing crossword puzzles over the years. They come in handy every once in awhile while playing computer Jeopardy, or watching Jeopardy or other trivia game shows on TV. I tend to do crossword puzzles while watching TV. Keeps the left side of the brain occupied while the right side of the brain is watching TV. Or is it the right side while the left side is watching TV?
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:34 |
rushfan4 wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
rushfan4 wrote:
I like working out the Sudokus in the paper. The 5 star ones tend to cause smoke to come out of my ears, but 4 stars and below I can usual handle. |
To be honest I actually never tried one until not long ago. I tried it and didn't feel like working on it anymore.
Sudokus, crossword puzzles, etc. are not really my thing, but they are interesting.
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You'd be surprised by how much useless stuff that I have learned by doing crossword puzzles over the years. They come in handy every once in awhile while playing computer Jeopardy, or watching Jeopardy or other trivia game shows on TV. Oh, I could imagine that would definitely be true.I tend to do crossword puzzles while watching TV. Keeps the left side of the brain occupied while the right side of the brain is watching TV. Or is it the right side while the left side is watching TV? You had it right the first time. |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: October 23 2008 at 13:40 |
I can complete medium skill Sudoku puzzles over at websudoku.com in about 35 minutes.
Pat, I haven't finished my Heny Cow marathon yet. I've done the studio albums though. Concerts is next.
Oh and non-Sockian Cow are best.
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