5/10 Junk Drawer - Mother's Day - Dog Edition

I have two dogs. The first is a Shar Pei and Greyhound mix (yeah, he’s super weird). The other’s kind of a mutt. They’re both crazy. But especially the first one. Especially.

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 10, 2009 2:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

(shaking head)

Shar Pei and Greyhound??? Wow

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was a pound rescue.

I’d never cook up such a combination on my own!

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 10, 2009 2:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...

I was listening to Pink Floyd’s “Dogs” song from their “Animals” album when I posted this. I think I was brain washed.

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 2:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is going to be a really popular topic.

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 10, 2009 2:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m guessing 400+ comments on this post….any takers.

I put a ton of sweat into a Point diff post and its ghost town over there, but it’s a ghost town just about everywhere tonight.
I think I should have waited until tomorrow to post.

GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"

by Blazer1342 on May 10, 2009 2:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah

Weekend JDs are never super popular, and it’s mother’s day.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad you reminded me

GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"

by Blazer1342 on May 10, 2009 3:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same thing happened last summer

A wildly potential JD got wasted on a weekend.
http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/7/25/579590/ot-dog-days-of-summer

Dang…that wasn’t a true JD but it would be the record if it was.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mother's day Junk usurped by a dog topic .... tisk tisk tisk

and this JD arrived at like 2 A.M. PST. Hmmmm…..

So, I’d like to take the opportunity to share a tribute to the greatest person in the world. If it weren’t for your mom, you wouldn’t be Bedgin’. Now some might say if it werent for your dad, the same would be true. True, however, a dog related JD on Father’s day wouldn’t be so … what’s the word? Anywho… Happy Mother’s day Mom!

I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.

by bow4meow on May 10, 2009 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

faith in humanity somewhat restored

nice update johnv59. Still…..

I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.

by bow4meow on May 10, 2009 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My 71 year old Mother

loves her dog more than me, so it works… :-)

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How long until a Who Let the Dogs Out reference?

you know, besides the one I just made

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on May 10, 2009 2:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully you killed any future ones

by cornplant on May 10, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

preemptively

by cornplant on May 10, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gowing up I received a Black Lab / Chiuaua puppy.

The Black Lab gene was completely dominant except for the dog was small, looked like a small Black Lab. Very smart dog, most things took only one time to learn.
The 1st time it followed me to the bus stop (3rd grade) I said "Go Home", it looked at me, "Go Home" one more time. It went home and never followed me again. Can’t say that about any other dog I had.

GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"

by Blazer1342 on May 10, 2009 2:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I've got an underdog.

Celtics +5 over Orlando.

Yes! Yes! In the face!

by LeafHawk on May 10, 2009 3:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My dogs

Dexter (3 years old) is the Lab
Gus (was 15 when he died two weeks ago) is the Golden

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry to hear that, losing a pet is always tough

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang -- sorry S4E

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two weeks ago? Sorry dude.

How are you holding up?

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I let Dexter sleep on my bed every night

He stinks, but it makes me feel better.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My Pug

sleeps on top of my head, top of the pillow. Keeps my skull warm….

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never cry

But the only thing that can make me cry like a baby, is when a dog o’ mine dies.

Thankfully, Mercury Dogs outlive Mortimer Boys by a good 20 years since she lives off of terrorist blood and the war on terror is a conflict with no true end, and thus, lots of terrorist blood to drink.

Man, I WISH I could have eternal life through murder :-( Dogs get ALL the luck.

I am sorry your puppy died. Dogs don’t know no better.

Morty

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This what I thought of from your subject line

I Never Cry

"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii

by 92wastheyear on May 10, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry about your golden, man....

I’m on my second — Bingo Bill is 5.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on May 10, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had a golden retriever

beautiful, beautiful dog… found out she had epilepsy at two, though, and it all went downhill from there. At least there were seven good years.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't have a dog right now, more of a cat person

We used to have an Entlebucher/Swiss Mountain Dog when I was a kid. Similar to this in color, but a bit bigger in built. She loved to drive in the back of a car. Run through the woods. Once threw me down heavily when I was running and she bit in my jeans and twisted. And almost killed my grandmother who came up a stairway and she wanted to jump in her arms. Don’t know exactly what kind of dog I would like to have in the future, maybe a mid-sized Retriever.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 5:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a Dachshund named Oskar ... and wouldn't mind having a ...

… Doberman or Weimaraner. Oskar can sit/stand upright for an extended period of time. He has Napoleon Complex … and will attack dogs of any size who bombard his personal space. Oskar tends to deviate from the stubborn stigma of other Dachshunds. Great dog!

by PTB Tested on May 10, 2009 6:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a Labrador, Collie, Golden Retriever mix which roughly equals a bear. 13 years old.

Then a 8 month old Jack Russell who is the most energetic being I have ever come across.

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.

by The Pirate on May 10, 2009 7:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a big dopey Yellow Lab.

He loves my kids, and his name is Tanner. TERRIBLE guard dog.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on May 10, 2009 7:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Black lab.

She doesn’t do spectacular tricks or anything. Good with kids. Takes a keen interest in small chickens. She definitely has the alpha-female complex.

The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers

by lukeyhere on May 10, 2009 7:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL about the chicken comment

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jupiter

that’s my Border Collie. She gets up at dawn and goes to the fence to eyeball the sheepies. She has carved a nice little path along the fenceline “chasing” the sheps around everytime they move to a new spot. All day long she will do this. My neighbors get a real kick out of watching her.

I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.

by bow4meow on May 10, 2009 8:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I had a Border Collie

He died last year at age 15. Smartest dang animal I’ve EVER been around, it was amazing some of the stuff he did. I really miss him, and finally got me a new dog (the Pug).

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

almost too smart for her own good

I’ve had to fence up the entire place to keep her in or she’ll cross the busy road to chase the neighbors horses and cows. She is also a great watch dog who lets me know anytime somebody comes around, and at night, she gets real mean sounding when something goes bump. I love my little poopie-J.

I AM A PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SUPPORTER.

by bow4meow on May 10, 2009 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mine

mastered climbing our chain link fence like a ninja at a very young age. I had to put slats in it to stop him. He was a great watch dog also, I guess that is what they were bred for, taking care of their flock. He had many confrontations with the local Raccon population….

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks John59, Bow4meow, for bringing back memories.

In one of my favorite dog books, Dog Year, Jon Katz tells of his Border Collie carefully replacing the loose fence board to hide his escape route.

http://www.slate.com/id/2140674/

"Out here on the road, when its just our small travelling party against the world, it's tough ..." MB

by OBJuan72 on May 10, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome read

People who have Border Collie dogs know that they are super smart. As mentioned, it’s scary sometimes – you think maybe they should get citizenship status.

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 10, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Border Collies are amazing

It’s almost scary how smart they are. The story about Rico and his language skills is an oldie but goodie. And then there’s Betsy, who knows even more words (long but interesting article; Betsy’s in the middle).

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A comments that touchs on both topics

I taught my mom’s weiner dog to sing…it was hilarious and I was the only one that could get the dog to do it (sadly he has long since passed away).

"You're welcome friend
I love you."
- Tom "Dragline" inHawaii

by 92wastheyear on May 10, 2009 9:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Telly the Dog -> Chinese-Crested x Poodle x Klingon x Muppet

This is my first post – I hope I haven’t broken any rules!

I live with Telly the Dog. At least, we think he’s a dog. It’s possible he’s actually a strange visitor from another planet.

Here is Telly doing his “best sit”. The vast pinkness below his beard is his hairless chest. (The pic was taken in winter when his tan had faded.)

He is also hairless on his sides and belly and top of his head.

He came with the name “Telly”, we assume from another famous bald guy, Telly Savalas. His bald pate becomes Klingon black in the summer, and he gets Klingon wrinkles when he perks his ears. His ears go up and down like Stitch in Lilo and Stitch.

He could be the great-great-great-great-great-grandson of Sir Didymus in Labyrinth, who will not let you pass without his permission! And Telly is a TARDIS – he’s bigger on the inside than on the outside.

We think his mom was a fairly large Poodle, ‘cause he has LONG legs. We got him for free on Craigslist two summers ago – the woman said he was “a poodle with dead hair follicles” that she’d rescued from two guys she saw kicking him in the face “because he was so ugly.”

Telly may be odd-looking but he is the most affectionate dog I’ve ever known, and is incredibly cute and funny. He’s developing a public – people pull over in their cars to ask about him and take his picture!

by bearalohalani on May 10, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs

kick ass first post!

Diet. Dr. Pepper.

by TheTinfoil on May 10, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

agreed, good first post

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If your future comments are anything like this, I hope you comment here a lot.

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 10, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am flagging this post for breaking a lot of rules

I won’t even bother to tell you which rules you broke but it was a lot and you should know better even though this is your first time posting on Blazers Edge.

Welcome to Blazers Edge!

Mortimer

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

...dripping with sarcasm, as usual....

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mortimer tells a lot of whoppers but he's not good at sarcasm.

I, unfortunately, am hooked on it.

by MiledAnimal on May 10, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I rec'd it because you used TARDIS in the description

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 10, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mother Lover - SNL Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvZgomEDEeU

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Epic. These guys can't miss!

Diet. Dr. Pepper.

by TheTinfoil on May 10, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lame

“This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by NBC Universal. "

it was a clear black night, a clear white moon

by In Walks Rudy on May 10, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably they want you to watch it on Hulu, or they will upload an official version

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great Junk Drawer topic!

I cracked up when saw the Mother/Dog combo, just because it fit the conversation I had with my mother yesterday. Mom’s getting a labradoodle puppy in about a month, and almost the whole conversation was about the new puppy. She hasn’t been this excited about something in years and years. It was a really nice break from the usual report of who’s sick, who’s dying, etc.

I grew up with labs that were friendly and smart. Do labradoodles have the same easygoing temperament?

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dunno

But labs and goldens are the best.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I ever get a dog, I will name it Mortimer.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 10, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I'm going to name mine "Satchel," after the dog in the comic strip "Get Fuzzy."

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Next dog I get I am going to name Curtis

So I can call him cur

by southern oregon on May 10, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd name one of my future dogs Satchel

But it might get confused and wonder if he’s being called, or if I’m calling my server named Satchel.

Same goes for the name Bucky. And Chubby Huggs.

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

Chubby Huggs.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love that character

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My next dog is going to be named

Mortimer sucks!

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 10, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a great name for a Dog

It will be a very good dog who will avenge all those who wronged you.

Morty

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mortimer?

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 11, 2009 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Rec!

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Called my Mom and had a nice long yak

Its not like we dont keep in touch by e-mail. My folks got to spend some real time with my Grandkids last month and I sure get tired of them telling me over and over what great parents my kids are and how great my grandkids are[not really].

by southern oregon on May 10, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Doggie picture attached ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------>

That’s our doggie. She’s 12 and we almost lost her late last fall. She made it through somehow, got her condition diagnosed, and actually feels better now than when she was 7 or 8. She jumps around and dances, wanting to go for walks in the neighborhood all the time now.

Now that she goes for walks, she’s Queen of the neighborhood. She’s a classic American Bulldog, and there’s not too many around here. There’s like 15 dogs in the houses around us, but everyone pulls over just to say hi to her. It’s giving her a big head.

She’s mad at us today because we won’t take her for a ride. After 12 years, she only recently learned the greatness of riding in a car with your nose out the window. Now, I swear she dreams about it during the day. But see, she hurt a groin muscle this week, so she’s just slightly limping around. We certainly can’t let her climb into the car. So she’s giving us the business about how we’re not taking care of her needs.

She’s a lap dog. 80lbs, but a lap dog. So when I laid down last night, she got onto the bed, sat down next to me… then just flopped all her upper body weight across my chest. Within a minute, I heard snoring.

I’ll get a nap later this afternoon.

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I always knew Yao and TMac were holding the Rockets back

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

man.

this is unreal.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I flipped it on after reading these comments

The quick Rockets have the Lakers looking completely flat-footed. This is amazing.

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Daryl Morey

you are a genius.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought the Lakers have two great centers, and the Rockets now have none

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I really don't like Bynum's game

he doesn’t seem to have any heart or desire to go after the ball… great, he can dominate DeAndre Jordan in January.

Timbo, we told you so about Pau. He is not a big game player.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bynum could still have problems after his MCL injury

But yeah, at the moment he is not dominant by any means.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, we need to wait till he's had time to recover

Before we know what the true Bynum is now, after this other not-good injury.

There shouldn’t be any reason he can’t be real good.

Morty

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except that

He is an injury prone bust…..who looks old.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bynum even has the same number of letters as Bowie

And get this— both start with the letter B.

Oden has less letters (which historically is a good thing for some reason) and his name starts with something, some LETTER, completely different than Bowie’s. How could they even be SIMILAR?

Bynum = Bowie, but more of a bust. The Lakers will rue the day they didn’t draft… whoever was decent after Bynum was picked in the late lottery that year… and the parallels to the Bowie/Jordan draft astound even those who don’t believe in such things.

Bynum’s secretary’s last name is Bowie, and Bowie’s secretary’s last name was Bynum. It gets wierder and weirder.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate to say this, Mort,

because I don’t like the word this.

ahem

The names Bynum and Bowie have one letter in common.
The names Oden and Bowie have three letters in common.

Ergo, Oden is three times more likely than Bynum to be Bowie. Norsktroll is working on the spreadsheet right now.

by MiledAnimal on May 10, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

Oden = O + D + E + N
Bowie = B + O + W + I + E

they both have a O and an E.

Thankfully Oden is now only twice as likely to be Bowie.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

MiledAnimal has 6 letters in common with Bowie

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As we all know

Miled Animal is an anagram for Damn Mail Lie, which is all he delivers.

LIES.

VIA THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, DAMMIT.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

holy bananas, he's the reason the postage is going up

dang you Miled.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 10, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's my personal financial stimulus package.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would you believe I spent an entire minute

checking to make sure I counted all the matching letters? lol

Oh, his name is BOWIE? I thought it was BODIE. Yeah, that’s it, that’s the ticket.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Those 3 letters, though (it's really only two but I'll play along)

Are, like, the worst letters in all of the alphabet. They make me barf. Barf PUKE.

Everyone knows the first letter of a name is the important one. Ever hear of INITIALS, buddy? Didn’t think so. Well, everyone knows initials are important because they are the first letter of a name.

How many letters in a name and what letter the name starts with are, historically speaking (this is the numbers arguing this, which don’t lie, not me or my opinion, which also don’t lie), a better indicator of whether one will have a successful career or be an enormous bust. Look, I root for Bynum just like anyone else, but the numbers in his name suggest he will die in a car wreck and Oden will get voted Jesus 2000.

And he’ll be voted to that presitigious position due to good basketeering, just like Jesus was back in his day.

Morty

by Mortimer on May 10, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Initials are like anuses. Everyone has one. At least.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I laughed mine off.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 11, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get yourself one of these:

Removes hemorrhoids, too.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was talking about laughing my intials off

what were you thinking?!?!?

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 11, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't make the sale as to how crappy the Lakers are looking this post-season...

They’ve played maybe 4 good games total if you cut all the good stuff out of their 9 games so far and stuck it together back-to-back…

I really don’t like Bynum’s game he doesn’t seem to have any heart or desire to go after the ball…

He is looking like crap. I’d use a stronger word if I had the opportunity.

Timbo, we told you so about Pau. He is not a big game player.

He has played exactly zero top-level games this post-season.

I just KNEW that the Blazers would be “pick-em” if they came up against the Lakers in the second round. A real pity that they drew Houston, who was red hot, instead of San Antonio or the Hornets, who were dung-festers…

Lakers right now are Kobe going crazy, with a little sporadic help from Pau Gasol. That is really about it, they are a mess. Odom is sub-sketchy — and now hurt. Walton never could play. Vujacic is grossly overrated. Farmar has been in a funk (although he played a damned fine game when he started over Fish). Fisher can’t defend or pass or drive or hit a jumper. He is a good enforcer though. Ariza is good and Shannon Brown are good — but by “good” I mean “good” and not “great.” Bynum has Oden disease in spades.

Phil needs to really figure something out…

They do have home advantage and really should beat Houston 2-out-of-3, but it’s much closer than one would think it should be given the zero Houston centers…

I can’t see the Lakers getting by Denver unless they pull their heads out fast.

t

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on May 10, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phil is not playing my man Mbenga either. And Josh Powell puts the eh in meh...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on May 10, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's frustrating

Portland is a 50/50 or above against every team not from Houston and Cleveland… and they drew Cleveland.

Hopefully it ends up with Hinrich in a Blazer uni. That would be a nice consolation.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the Lakers are playing like

this is a February game in Memphis. No heart.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They know Yao is out

The Rockets pose no threat now. The Lakers will be content instead of ruthless.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

my pup is otis

he is a lap dog. kinda. he was supposed to be a greater swiss mountain dog and rottweiler combo. he is probably rottie and german shepard. or something else. (his moms got around, don’t tell him, especially today)

Photobucket

we went on a hike in the gorge. he is tired now. maybe dead. i will poke him with a stick to find out. i went with my pops. on mother’s day. he was in town from southern oregon. that is why.

by cornplant on May 10, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He has some Swiss Mountain Dog in him judging by colors and skull, see my picture above

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I went with my mom and dog on a hike in the gorge too.

We climbed Hamilton Mountain by Beacon Rock up in Washington. Tiring hike, but worth it.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love that hike!

The waterfalls, the wildflowers, the birds, the views, etc. I like it better than Dog Mtn.

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's a great hike

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of hikes

My family is talking up a 64th anniversary reunion for my folks in Aug.,if so I will be going up thru Yakima and Lake Chelan. Is prez or anyone else up for the Quincy gorge hike?

by southern oregon on May 10, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

64th anniversary?

THAT is impressive. No hike can compete with that, no matter what the scenery. (Isn’t it hot there that time of year?)

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes its hot but doable

The Coots are in Everett and I have family in Lake Chelan so I try to go that way[both ways?] to avoid the unspeakable horrors of Seattle trafffic,show time is the 10th and if you dont mind me constantly running my mouth about Geology I am a lot of fun to hike with.

by southern oregon on May 11, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like fun.

Shoot me an email if you go. I’d so be down for that.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 10, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carlos (Pekingese Chihuahua) after his first bath

And recently

Happy Mother’s Day mothers.

by tominhawaii on May 10, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not my kind of dog, but very cute

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've never seen a dog that had only 3 toes on each foot

it was a clear black night, a clear white moon

by In Walks Rudy on May 10, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and he also has bad posture

it was a clear black night, a clear white moon

by In Walks Rudy on May 10, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

unbelievable

Either Darryl Morey or Rick Adelman is a genius(or both). I’m leaning toward Morey (with Adelman just being a really good coach, but not quite a genius).

Just amazing.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There wasn't that much missing and they both would have collected another first round exit

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

unreal

the Lakers allow an alleyoop to a 6 footer from out of bounds beyond halfcourt to end the 3rd quarter. What a pathetic performance by Los Angeles.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Silverscreenandroll is funny at the moment

The Rockets blog probably too

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's been enjoyable.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I did a facepalm at those final 0.7 seconds.

I can’t believe they allowed an alleyoop. To a 6-footer.

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

with 1 second left

from beyond halfcourt.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I doubt he's even six foot.

incredible.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently

that is a play that they used to run for Tmac, with Alston throwing it.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Henry Abbott argues it should be used more often in end of shot clock situations

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't remember many Blazer alleyoops out of bounds

just the Rudy to Roy one against Golden State.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with Henry.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you have some guys to set blocks and athletic players and a good passer, it's not a bad play compared to a desperation three

I think Henry argued the league should even slightly change the shot clock rules to make it even more useful, like it’s enough when the player has left the ground, not the ball left his hand. But if there is a bit more than a second on the clock it already is.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i also agree

vince carter has done it or game winners before. You’d think the blazers could utilize this play in the future in a line up with say, bayless, rudy, roy, trout, aldridge, any of them could catch the pass and finish.

Must... ...not... ...like... ...the... ...Nuggets....

by appel82 on May 10, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good lord, Artest can't make anything

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Love that Rockets fans call Adelman "Sleepy"

He really looks and behaves that way from time to time

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"The Mavs took it with class"

Uhm, thanks for saying that, but Howard and Wright went nuts on the court, and Cuban pushed over a cameraman while yelling not the nicest things at the refs

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That made me snort bigtime

I was on the treadmill at the gym watching the game. I must’ve been loud, because three people turned around and gave me a look.

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bynum: 0 points. 2 rebounds

I don’t want to hear many more Bynum > Oden comments before he doesn’t improve against teams other than the LA Clippers.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec

Must... ...not... ...like... ...the... ...Nuggets....

by appel82 on May 10, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oden's already a far better rebounder

their stats are nearly identical, except Bynum shoots it more, turns it over less, and doesn’t rebound as well as Greg.

Comparison

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sorry

One bad playoff run does not change the fact that Bynum’s regular season numbers from the last two years are much better than Oden’s. For now, Bynum>Oden is still true.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

much better?

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

substantially better

though it is true that Bynum has yet to get back to his form from the early part of the ‘07-’08 season (before his injury) where he was pretty much unstoppable.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and Oden has yet to return his athletic form from college

but, comparing this recent season, Oden wasn’t substantially worse.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the numbers look substantiall different to me

PER, AST/TO ratio and blk% jump out at me, though Oden’s rebounding is very notable also.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the turnovers will change with footwork

I’d say a large percentage of his turnovers were either offensive fouls or traveling. I’d also say that part of Bynum’s AST% is the triangle offense.

Right now, Bynum has had four seasons of NBA tutelage. He has had a coach teaching him low post moves and developed a jump shot.

Oden has little to no offensive training, is overweight, and recovering from microfracture.

Considering all this, and both injury-prone, the numbers are not night and day for the two. If Greg averaged a few more FGAs per game, the numbers would be even more similar. As he receives footwork training, the turnovers will decrease. His major rebounding edge also bodes well for him in the future.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Long term, I'd take Oden also

Right now, Bynum is substantially better. I stand by that.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bynum's a better scorer

Oden’s a better rebounder.

Long term, I have more hope for a player improving their scoring than improving their rebounding. It’s easy to learn to a hook shot, especially with the post position Greg gets.

I suppose Bynum is better right now, but I wouldn’t say it’s a large margin. His tendency to shrink in big games is also frightening.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The only thing that I'm a bit disappointed with is his PFs and why Oden's FT% didn't improve

The rest is acceptable. His rebounding outstanding.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember that at the beginning of the season guards constantly slapped the ball out of Oden’s hands? He got that under control. It’s now happening with Bynum.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

Greg got that under control. It happened maybe five times in his final 25-30 games of the season, after happening a few times a game in December.

Now he needs to lose weight, get a hook, figure out how to move his feet, and not foul. He’d be a 16-12 guy if he could do those four things…

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oden did have 8 turnovers against 0 assists in the playoffs

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he was pretty much unstoppable for about a week

Greg had a good week too.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

25 games is not a week

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he had 2 "unstoppable" weeks

http://www.basketball-reference.com/fc/pgl.cgi?player=bynuman01&year=2009

Then a bunch of single digit games in between double digit scoring games. Inconsistent.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was probably referring to Bynum's 07-08 season

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

indeed

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow--I thought the Rockets were all short-handed--I just turned on the game and saw the last quarter...

What a spankin

I like the whole team.

by RenoBlazerFan on May 10, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Brooks is the X factor

I’m not sure who on the Lakers can stop him, I’m not sure Phil is sure either. #0 is streaky, yet, if either Ron or Brooks is on for each game you can usually count on the rotation guys (Scola, Landry, Battier) to shoot decently, but wow, just wow Houston.

Must... ...not... ...like... ...the... ...Nuggets....

by appel82 on May 10, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I seem to recall we had some trouble with him, also.

I like the whole team.

by RenoBlazerFan on May 10, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he will be a blazer someday

Must... ...not... ...like... ...the... ...Nuggets....

by appel82 on May 10, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN Radio

gave Brooks the player of the game award

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I tip my hat to the Rockets.

When a team pulls off a win like that when both their centres have gone down it’s something to applaud. A rally like that is a special thing to see from a team.

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.

by The Pirate on May 10, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

phil drops f bomb on espn live

he was talking about giving houston some f ing credit for playing a great game. Commentators apologized for his offensive language afterward.

by troutfan on May 10, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

back

from taking puppy to the park for a couple of hours, had to miss the LA/HOU game – priorities you know, and the weather is great. I did hear the last 3 minutes on the car radio. Good job Houston! Puppy caught a little snake at the river, I made him let it go.

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can somebody explain why Jordan Hill is a top 5 prospect? His numbers are worse than Blair's

53% FG vs 59. 20 points vs. 23 points per 40 minutes pace adjusted vs. 21. Comparable FT shooting. 18 vs. 13 boards (again adjusted). More blocks. More steals. Less turnovers. 2 full years younger.

That all points towards Blair as the better prospect. Is it just because Hill will likely be more athletic unless Blair drops a lot of weight?

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, slight turning in there. Blair is always the one with the better numbers.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

its the old school logic

Hill has a better “NBA body.” At no point during Hill’s career has he played like a top 5 pick, though he has improved a lot since the early part of his career. Major “bust potential” IMO.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NBAdraft.net compares him to Chris Bosh. I don't see that at all, apart from the dreadlocks

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he has the body but nowhere near the skills

Bosh was better as a Frosh than Hill is now as a Junior.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Brooks = Dwayne Wade = Farnsworth Bentley in terms of clothing taste

via A Stern Warning

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a crisp bowtie.

I wonder if he tied it himself.

Also, notice that Rockets logo embroidered on the pocket; really nice touch.

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 10, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

should be Oregon Green or Yellow

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He looks like a Nation of Islam member dressed to visit Rajneeshpuram...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on May 10, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just heard him say he was tricked into thinking he had to wea that jacket so he decided to dress it up.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on May 10, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It even has the logo

I think it might be an usher’s jacket.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did anyone else notice what Dave said after the following quote, as to how Steve Blake won the starting job?

Most people pre-season were speculating how many minutes reserves Sergio Rodriguez and Jerryd Bayless would siphon off from him as they matured.

by tominhawaii on May 10, 2009 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The real question is, who is going down the drain?

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

It didn’t jump out to me. Thx for pointing it out.

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is the site recently loading slower for other people as well?

The articles are there instantly, but loading the sidebar with the fanposts and fanshots takes long.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

rec

by tominhawaii on May 10, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

But you & Tom are both running Macs, right?

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

::Groan::

Yeah, maybe I can blame Safari 4. Still a bit buggy.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Though it's only on BE

Smaller sites load quicker

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it's the ads

It’s slower at work where I’m on a PC and I’m scared to load ad blockers. My Mac at home is faster just because I block a lot of the ads. Sometimes at work it takes so long that I hit the red X, and I can read what I clicked on, but the sidebar is empty.

by tominhawaii on May 10, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s slower at work where I’m on a PC and I’m scared to load ad blockers.

Any reason in particular?

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes the PC guys get upsiet if you install stuff

One guy has a ton of stuff to watch movies on his computer, I seem to have a way of breaking PC’s when I load stuff on them.

by tominhawaii on May 10, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Firefox with Adblock Plus shouldn't be an issue

plus you can turn it off

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 10, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Rec

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't rec that.

I understand where Tom is coming from. There may be reasons the IT staff would not prefer something installed, even when it seems benign.

Tom, if the IT staff is cool that you surf on your free time at work, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to stop by and ask them about adblock plus, though.

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah, work with the IT staff for sure

There may be something better for Tom’s situation. He’s in one of those strange places where it’s actually OK/good to surf the net half the night, so the tech support people should know what’s best for adblockers and all. But from what I’ve heard (ok, limited info) Adblock is OK.

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Technically we're not supposed to be on the internet except for work

If we have nothing to do, we are supposed to study. Another concern I have is that we share work stations. I don’t know where our IT department is. I think we have 800 people in our building.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 3:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's easy. Crash the system and they will find you.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're kidding

All this time I thought you were one of the few people around who had a valid reason to be on BE while at work. For the most part, nothing to do at work = good, right? And your intenet usage is supposed to be work-related only?

by Corvid on May 11, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is work related: Tom is responsible for 5% of Hawaii's internet traffic by himself :)

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 11, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

bahaha

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 11, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Each user puts demand on the servers.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

The boss doesn’t care. Like you said, if we’re doing nothing, then that’s good. It’s a company policy to stay off the internet. My boss has seen me on BE a lot.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You'd better hope your boss isn't tominrehab.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can rec it and you will mister!

lol

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 10, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The "clear" ads have nearly ruined the site for me.

Most of the time they cover up the upper half of the page, and there’s no “close” button

Diet. Dr. Pepper.

by TheTinfoil on May 10, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is a clear ad?

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 10, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

at work where I’m on a PC

You have a job?!

It's = It Is
Its = Belongs to It

by 12sharks on May 11, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am Tom in Hawaii, and I'm a PC.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 11, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah i know

it takes forever these days

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 10, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just heard from someone "in the know" the luxury tax might drop to $68 million

Wow, that would hurt a lot of teams. Though other sources say 71 which would be in line with this year.

Bill Simmons likes to point out that while attendance numbers were fine, many of those butts sat in sub $10 seats in a number of arenas. Or took advantage of package discounts.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

that is really going to bite some teams

maybe it makes Washington more willing to deal their pick?

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another reason

we can get Birdman

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ricky Rubio seems to have signed with Dan Fegan as his agent

http://www.draftexpress.com/agents/Dan-Fegan-30/

No current Blazer on his list, but quite a lot of overpaid guys. Looking for help to pay his buyout :)

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 10, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

if KP did have a way

I would be wholeheartedly in favor of dumping two or three assets for him.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Travis,Sergio,picks and $'s

Could get it done

by southern oregon on May 10, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i tend to think it would take a lot more than that

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bayless, Blake, Outlaw, Sergio, 1st round pick, Five 2nd round picks, 1st round pick in 2011

Then sign Jason Kidd.

Kidd/Rubio(Until he earns starting spot)
Roy/Rudy
Batum/Webster
Aldridge/???
Oden/Przybilla

Championship?

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 10, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still think it would take more than that

our draft picks will be worth peanuts if we’re in the top 4 teams every year.

I think they’d probably ask for Rudy.

But, with that roster, I’m inclined to think we’d have a legitimate shot at the 2011 title.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The would ask for Oden, Roy, or Aldridge

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

if the cap goes down to 68 million

Washington absolutely has to get rid of salary, and can’t take the additional money a top pick would earn. Eating Etan Thomas’ contract and giving them Rudy would probably get it done.

Arenas
Rudy
Butler
Jamison
Haywood

That way they could sell their fans on it being a business and basketball decision.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rudy for Rubio?

Spain would go to war with us if Rubio was a Blazer under Nate and we traded away Rudy.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Idea

Has been floating around the ol dome & have posted it a few times… Again for the JD

Blazers Get:
Rubio

??? Get:
Blake
Outlaw
Bayless
Sergio
Petteri Koponen(rights)
2009 1st Round Pick
2010 2nd Round Pick
2011 1st Round Pick
5X 2009 2nd Round Pick’s

Sign: Jason Kidd?

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 10, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kidd is probably going to resign in Dallas, though

They aren’t going to take three of our point guards anyway. Just try to keep Blake back in that trade, though his nonguaranteed salary is attractive.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it for sure?

Because a lot of GM’s say one thing & do another.

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 10, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Nobody would take that deal.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who else do we need to add?

Freeland rights?

:D

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 10, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

quality > quanity

We are not getting Rubio….end of story.

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yup.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want Conley anyways :p

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 11, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can imagine the Spanish media, absolutely furious

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just asking

But when is that last time that a top 3 pick was traded not counting Aldridge?

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 3:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

(and that was for a pick 3 picks later...not scrubs)

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 11, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't think of any

Aside from a “top pick for a top pick” type thing, like with Mayo for Love and LMA for Tyrus.

I think you can get a top 3, almost never a #1, for a star player depending on the year… but that won’t happen this year, nor will we be willing to give up what it would take to get a top 5 pick.

Telfair for the pick that led to Roy (and being willing to pay The Raefist) is the last time I can remember a lottery pick being sold way cheap. And it was a dumb move for the seller.

Morty

by Mortimer on May 11, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting ...

Why would he hire the keyboard player from Steely Dan?

by CatMan2 on May 10, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ben is no longer with us

Maybe Dan needs a gig?

by southern oregon on May 10, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dogs

I don’t currently have one. My first dog was a boxer named Duke. I used to ride him around the house when I was about 3 years old. My wife and I had a wonderful female German Shepherd named Bear. She (the dog) died about 15 years ago, and we haven’t had another since. Someday. My son has a fantastic dog named Sampson. Everywhere he goes, people are smitten by him (the dog and the son). He (the dog) seems like some kind of a combo dingo-chow. Sampson treed a bear in the forest near Oakridge yesterday. He’s since had a good talking to about bears and such (the dog by the son).

by CatMan2 on May 10, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My little Pug

tried to tree our cat the other day, and he learned a good lesson (b slapped with claws). And I golf clapped for the cat! :-) Lessons of life.

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 10, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BIG BABY DAVIS -

I told you so. WOW

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 10, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF WAS THAT NBA?

"Should I ask? What's a punani?" - by annthefan on May 3, 2009 1:55 PM

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on May 10, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Frick

Beaten by the baby…..for shame

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He is getting consistent around the basket

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 10, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's got a nice midrange jumper

that’s about it. not a very good rebounder at all.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Better post defender then most backup PF's

not that great on the weakside help though

Offseason:
Trade For Mike Conley Jr
Sign Antonio McDyess & Othello Hunter
Draft Kevin Seraphin/Edwin Jackson(Eurostash)

by TheGreatDane17 on May 11, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want a dog. I'm sorry for your loss S4E.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on May 10, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So get one!!!

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on May 10, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ann, you have a part-time house now, so are ya gonna do it?

FYI, my sister lived in a rig the size of Twinkie for a couple of years and had two mid-sized dogs. It added to the chaos, but the puppies (unlike the cat) were fine with it.

by Corvid on May 10, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get a dog the size of a Twinkie and carry it in your bra.

That’s what all the cool women do now.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um. Well. I'm not cool.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on May 11, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Ann

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 10, 2009 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My 4th or 5th stepdad was a trucker

He traveled with a Basset Hound mutt. I think if you spend a lot of time in a vehicle, then you need a lady dog.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 3:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Portland could have taken either Boston or Orlando

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's looking a lot like they could have beaten any teams but Houston and Cleveland

Though Denver would have been a challenge.

by Timmay! on May 10, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Denver is a horrible matchup for us, though

Batum did a good job on Melo last game. JR Smith wasn’t able to check Rudy, who ran around screens until Smith was panting. It affected his offensive game aversely, to be sure.

Nene is bad for us, though. That series would be a tossup.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This thing is looking like Denver v. Cleveland to me.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on May 10, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cleveland wins that 10/10 times

who guards LeBron? Anyone? Bueller?

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so, as the resident Laker fan

what is the main Laker problem?

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

those two teams are playing the best for sure

I’m still hard pressed to pick against LA to make it to the finals though. All that talent. They have to get it going at some point, don’t they? Cleveland’s my pick to win it all, for sure.

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LA has a lot of talent

but their second best guy has been historically awful in games that matter…. take him away, and they aren’t that impressive.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hopefully LMA doesn't end up like Gasol...

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pau's playoff numbers are pretty good

by jksnake99 on May 10, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

more referencing

Eurobasket and last year’s NBA finals. He has a habit of missing critical free throws.

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've gained a lot of appreciation for Portland's offense

watching this postseason. It’s simple, but, at its best, it can be very fun to watch. There are very few poor shots taken.

Orlando, on the other hand…

draft dejuan blair

by Cablinasian on May 10, 2009 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I got a question

I was just on the bus to work and as folks got on at a stop, I looked up at the folks getting on and one guy made eye contact and I went back to playing solitaire on my iPod. Then when he walked passed me, he had his hands at his side and he tapped my on my shoulder as he walked by. What was the deal with that?

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 3:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Check your shoulder, I think there's a booger on it.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nasty

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are supposed to meet him in the bathroom

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 11, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There isn't one on the bus

I was scared to look at the back of the bus when I got off though.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're "it".

Now you must spend a lifetime looking for someone else to tag as “it”.

Everyone knows this, you must be stupid.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on May 11, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Yeah

I put $2.00 in and it said I only put in $1.00 so I kicked it and tilted it like a pinball machine. I killed it with one kick.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 3:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad someone finally made

this list. i always mix a few of those people up.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 11, 2009 8:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, some of the guys are dead-on

Chris Bosh and Snoop Dogg? Of course!

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 11, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pete Rose and Jimmy Connors have to be related.

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Burn

"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''

by Sabonis4Ever on May 11, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to write a junk drawer about catch a predator with stats

You know what bugs me about those guy almost as much as their desire to do bad stuff with kids is their stupidity. Unless those old guys are lying and saying they are a teen, they have no business thinking a teen would want them.

I’ll use me as an example. I ride the bus home with a bunch of teens on their way to school and I’ve met a few teens in my day. I’m thinking if I made the moves on a teen girl I’d have a 0% to 16% chance of finding interest. I’m sure most girls would think a chubby guy in his 30’s is gross. but there’s always a chance of a low self esteem girl or one that just wants someone to buy her beer, so if I split the difference, that means I have an 8% chance of finding a teen that would be interested in me.

Now, say I get on the internet to pick up a teen with an 8% chance of hitting paydirt. I figure, loosely, that I have a 1 in 4 chance of actually finding a teen. I’d guess that 25% of the teens on the internet are cops looking for predators, 25% are those watchdog groups, 25% are perverts pretending to be teens, and the last 25% are actual teens. So if I have an 8% chance in finding a teen interested in me and only 1 in 4 teens that I could find on the internet are actually teens, then I really only have a 2% chance.

In conclusion, if a chubby guy like me, in his 30’s tries to meet a teen online, he has a 2% chance of actually meeting a real teen. So if he’s dumb enough to think he’s meeting a real teen, then he’s an idiot and deserves to go to jail. What happened to common sense? The first thing Chris Hansen should say to the guy is, “Look at you, do you really think teens are attracted to you? You are an idiot!” The Clippers have a better chance of winning an NBA title than the average perverted adult does of meeting a real teen online.

My stats don’t take into account adults who pretend to be teens and find them on MySpace and stuff. Most the ones I’ve seen on Hansen’s show admit to being adults online before they meet.

(I saw a video of a fat guy getting busted and then thought this over when I went to bed. My first thought was, “no woman would want that guy, especially a snotty teen.” I think of a lot of stupid stuff when I’m trying to go to sleep. It was where I came up with my first Play-Doh video.)

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 8:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does that make your wife a chubby chaser?

by MiledAnimal on May 11, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah

We both put on about 20 lbs since we met.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moral of the story:

pickup chicks from the bus, not the Internet.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 11, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah

Just that anyone over 25 that thinks teens would want to have anything to do with them beside use them to buy alcohol are incredibly stupid. I’ve been riding the bus with some girls for over a year and if I hit on any of them, they would think it was gross and call me a creep.

What bugs me about the whole predator thing is that it is probably the dumbest crime in the world. Teens are the most judgmental folks in the world. I’ve been scared of teen girls since I was a teen. Somehow all those idiots forget all their time in high school when girls wanted nothing to do with them, and now that they are fatter, balder, and uglier, they thing teens would be interested. It’s ridiculous, it’s like robbing a casino on a cruise ship. It’s like cheating on your waitress wife and bringing your girlfriend to the restaurant where your wife works. I saw one where a doctor got busted. That means he went to college with women who wanted nothing to do with him. It is just incomprehensible to me. I should want to beat them up for trying to be naughty with teens and instead I want to beat them up for being so dumb.

by tominhawaii on May 11, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs