abdcskins

Bro....Toppin between the legs fast break dunk.

That Hartenstein half court three might end up being the difference in the game.

Monday action:

Under 206.5 Timberwolves/Nuggets

Cubs -110

Royals -140

Good luck 🤞

Gonna go 2-2 today unless the Hurricanes have a crazy comeback.  One last bet, over 5 -137 in the Stars/Golden Knights coming up.  I sort of want to take the Golden Knights +130, how many times have we seen the #1 overall seed go out in the first round in the NHL?  Often.  Gonna lay off though.

Gonna sweep the Nationals starting on Tuesday as well 😁

How good has Kremer been this year?

He thought he could throw an 0-2 hanging slider right down the middle to Santander 😅

We are too good!  Kremer gonna pitch a gem.

Just now, TheGreatBuzz said:

 

You don't wait for the full lineup release before betting on the game?

Not typically, I might have some last minute bets, but I try to get on top of the lines before they switch.  I follow baseball pretty closely, I can sort of anticipate who will be in there.  There isn't one player who would sway my mind one way or the other, unless like Adley and Gunnar were both sitting or something.

Few more for today ✅

Orioles +110, I don't know why Vegas keeps disrespecting us.  Lodolo is pitching for the Reds, and he is pretty good, but not as good as the mighty Orioles bats.

Diamondbacks -110

Carolina Hurricanes -115

Pitching has been lights out this week.

It will continue tomorrow. Reds are trash we will destroy them.

21 hours ago, abdcskins said:

Orioles -120.  Ride the hot team, they are better top to bottom than the Reds.  Reds have tons of speed, they don't hit for average well (.218 on the year).  Means' first start of the season, I think he will give us five solid innings.  Our bullpen has been pitching much better.  This is the lock of the day.

 

Dodgers -170, yes gotta pay a little extra juice for Glasnow.  I think he will win the NL Cy Young.

 

Mariners +120, Gilbert is an ace, Astros lineup is not exactly imposing right now.

 

Fire 🔥 

Under 194.5 in the Magic/Cavaliers game tomorrow. Both teams trash, it will be a 96-93 score.

7 minutes ago, skinsmarydu said:

I've had it since I was a kid, went to the doc for it when I was like 5.  It's ringing now.  And it's loud. 

I've gotten so used to it.  

I've had it for about two months and I am not a fan of it 😣 Got it after going to a loud bar with loud music.  A high-pitched buzz.  It is the worst at night when I am trying to sleep.

21 minutes ago, SkinsFTW said:

 

I lost my leg possibly from Prednisone. It was the only thing I could get that seemed to help with the swelling in my legs when I was in the hospital for pancreatic cancer. Somehow some bacteria got into my blood, and it was undiagnosed for at least a month because even though I complained that my legs felt infected my white blood cell count was normal so they said that I couldn't be infected. If I hadn't been taking Prednisone my immune system probably would have dealt with it or at least it wouldn't have gotten into my bones all over my body.

 

I was taking 120mg a day though. That isn't a normal dose.

Geez! God so sorry that happened to you!

I am on a six-day course, decreasing by one pill each day. Today is my last day, one pill left. It hasn't helped my tinnitus at all, so I won't take this final pill after reading that.

Wow that Stars/Golden Knights game was wild, it could have easily been 5-4, instead Vegas survived 2-0 with an empty net goal at the end.  Dallas couldn't finish.  Oh well.  2-2 for the day, 5-5 on the week.  Three picks for Saturday to close out the week:

Orioles -120.  Ride the hot team, they are better top to bottom than the Reds.  Reds have tons of speed, they don't hit for average well (.218 on the year).  Means' first start of the season, I think he will give us five solid innings.  Our bullpen has been pitching much better.  This is the lock of the day.

Dodgers -170, yes gotta pay a little extra juice for Glasnow.  I think he will win the NL Cy Young.

Mariners +120, Gilbert is an ace, Astros lineup is not exactly imposing right now.

We are unstoppable 🙌🏻

Kawhi Leonard is the most overrated/fragile "superstar" ever, right? He has missed 50% of the regular season and the entire playoffs like the last three years.  Steve Ballmer has to regret signing that guy.

Thanks all.  What I get from reading all your replies is that everyone has their own system of, "fair equal pay."  I can also sense that the stronger the relationship, the less of an issue money becomes.  There is love, understanding, and communication.  Taking turns and handling different areas of expenses also seems like a theme.

I think for some people, me included, we were never taught to have these conversations.  It is an interesting and important dynamic of relationships.  If one person feels they are being taken advantage of, or not being appreciated, or their partner is simply not contributing in whatever fashion, well that can lead to some issues.

At the end of the day, it comes down to communication.  I have never lived with a romantic partner, albeit briefly, so it interests me how each couple handles stuff.   

6 minutes ago, skinsmarydu said:

How serious are you? 

That's the real question.  If you asked her to start contributing, would she be offended?  Or would she say "Sure, babe...no problem"?

Ha I dunno, that question is always difficult for me.  I don't really know how to answer that.  If I had to answer it would be less serious than serious.

I think that there are also cultural considerations.  I am mostly just interested in how other people approach the financial aspect.

New Nas & Premo song that dropped a couple of weeks ago.  I like it, don't love it.  For those familiar with DJ Premier, his production style doesn't switch up often.  He has a signature sound, the way he chops and manipulates the sample is very particular.  If I had one criticism of him, and believe me this is as slight as it gets, it is that many of his beats sound the same.  But no one can mess with his drums, sampling, or layering.  He is a top 3 producer ever and probably the best ever.  RZA and Alchemist are the only two that can challenge him for that title imo.

Nas murders it as always.  Supposedly they have an album coming.  That will be epic.  Many are saying it is 20 years too late, but I don't care.  Nas has proven the last few years that he has plenty left in the tank.

Just now, skinsmarydu said:

My husband paid all of the bills and contributed to savings.  My earnings were "running money"...groceries, gas, everything else.  Nothing was ever "tight" and the only arguments we had were about his daughter not being financially able to handle her life and constantly needing his help. 

 

Has your girlfriend ever offered to chip in?  Way back in the day, I always insisted on at least leaving the tip for meals. 

 

Right.  Every couple is unique and has their own methods and issues.

She has offered, but very infrequently.  She has surprised me and brought food over on a few occasions.  She definitely is not greedy or selfish, I think she just sort of realizes that I will pay for stuff.  If I asked her I am fairly certain she would be fine chipping in, depending on the price.  I guess I just need to be more comfortable asking.  With ex-girlfriends I would ask without hesitation. 

I literally just brushed my teeth, and it reminded me of this thread.  Yes, I rinse after brushing my teeth, and it never occurred to me not to.  I have also been using Listerine recently after getting tonsil stones for the first time in my life, and that does the trick.  I imagine that is the same as not rinsing.

Who leaves the water on while brushing their teeth though?  Can't say I approve of that (I am a water conservationist and environmentalist).

Expectations with this team is always low.  The fact that we have new ownership and coaching is the only thing that gives me hope, but I realize it will take time.

I think 7 wins is the ceiling.  My guess is 5-12.

I remember the Bucks traded like 5 second rounders for Jae Crowder last year.  What a joke.  Did that guy play at all this series?  He fell off so badly, sitting that out that season with Phoenix did him no good.

Been curious recently about other people's experiences when it comes to dating or being in a relationship and finances/expenses.  Specifically, when it comes to paying for stuff i.e. going out to dinner, going on trips, etc.  I have been dating a woman for about 6 months.  We go out to dinner a lot, and I always pay.  I never ask her to chip in.  If I did, I am sure she would be willing to contribute.  That's just sort of the person I am, I believe in being generous and kind, I have done the same thing with friends in the past, although not as frequently.  I pay for basically everything, including a recent trip to Vegas.

My main question is, when you meet a girl and you are dating, at what point do you have a conversation about paying for stuff together?  Or do you take the lead and pay for stuff?  There are a lot of factors (i.e. who makes the most money), how long you have been dating, etc.  In past relationships we would just sort of take turns buying stuff, and I think that is what most couples do, but I was interested in people's experiences.  I should add my current girlfriend is an immigrant from Guatemala with a 13-year-old daughter, and she doesn't have tons of money, which sort of makes me reluctant to ever ask her to pay for anything.  But if we were to plan a trip to wherever, let's just say Australia, I might feel the need to ask her to chip in for plane tickets, hotels, etc, particularly if her daughter is coming along.  In the end I guess it just comes down to comfortability factor and open communication, which is another issue with us, because her English is limited.  

For those that are married, or have kids, I'd be interested to hear how you split expenses.  Is it right down the middle on everything?  Separate bank accounts?  That is not something I have ever had to deal with.

It is 4:41 am....been up since 10 am.  Taking prednisone to try to help my tinnitus, so far no help.  But damn this stuff keeps me awake!

Probably the last time I will ever take this medication, mostly because I read it has negative side effects to your immune system.

On 5/1/2024 at 4:54 PM, Warhead36 said:

Going to Chicago in a few days. Best pizza places? And all around food(specifically asian if you know any)

Only been there once, but I went to Lou Malnati's.  It was 9/10.  We also went to a steakhouse called Smith & Wollensky that was superb.  Pricey, but superb.  Downtown right near the river.  It's a chain, but I believe that is the original restaurant.

5/3 🗝️

Orioles -120

Mariners -105

Royals -120

Dallas Stars -115