Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

[goldy_331]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

I was at BDubs, and they kept cutting the game audio to do raffle giveaways. One of theses moments was during halftime. A table of high schools kids booed, the rest of us cheered.
Seriously. That garbage was horrid.

And the sound system sucked too. Often Fergie's mic was off or way low compared to the others "singing". I just figured it was 'cause I'm old that I thought they sucked, but several of the younger (early 20s) people in my office were just ridiculing the performance as well.

 

[Greyeagle]

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Country would never sound that bad. They weren't even singing! They were just screaming into the microphone! It was complete horse****. There is no way Tim McGraw, Keith Urban or Kenny Chesney sounds anywhere close to that terrible.

I would have loved a little Zac Brown Band at halftime.

MNS - Bummer.....guess it's time to take that UND sticker off your car. There are some wacky NDSUers out there.....

 

[bigblue_dl]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

And the sound system sucked too. Often Fergie's mic was off or way low compared to the others "singing". I just figured it was 'cause I'm old that I thought they sucked, but several of the younger (early 20s) people in my office were just ridiculing the performance as well.

One of the people that was at the same party as me was apparently a huge fan of that "band", she was so horrified by it that she said she wouldn't listen to them again. So I think it was pretty much universally hated.

greyeagle: Zac Brown Band would have been incredible! They're going to be at Country Jam next year, and I think I might have to go. I heard that they put on just about the best show out there, sometimes playing for 7+ hours at a time.

 

[West Texas Wolverine]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Just found out that I will probably be asked to go to New Mexico for the 16-18th of March. Yes, that is the Final 5, and yes, I am ****ed about it.

If it's Albuquerque, go to Kelly's brewpub. Great beers and great patio (and yes, you might have patio weather in March).

So if I have an interview with a Sconnie, do I just need to talk about drinking, or should I offer to move the meeting to a bar so we can do some drinking?

Know thine audience. It sounds like you're already set for success!

I wish I would be in either of those cities. I'll be in BFE, eastern New Mexico in a tiny ****hole town on the Texas border.

Oh, that sounds like Clovis, NM. I know it well, and I am sorry for you.

 

[Ralph Baer]

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Getting through phone trees is a PITA. Damm, I only call when I can't do something on line, so let me speak to someone immediately as opposed to having to press numerous buttons before getting to that point. And if one of the things required is to key in my account number, why is the first thing that the person I finally speak to asks is what is the account number?

 

[bigmrg74]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Country would never sound that bad. They weren't even singing! They were just screaming into the microphone! It was complete horse****. There is no way Tim McGraw, Keith Urban or Kenny Chesney sounds anywhere close to that terrible.

Yeah, that halftime show was Orriable!!! Just doing too dang much. The Boss and his cameraslide chrotch shot was better than the lighted Tron nightmare that was the Black Eyed Peas this year. I really hope that was one of the Slash Clones that Axle has instead of the Real Slash. Honestly, can't they just get back to somebody just going up there to sing and perform, and not just entertain??


Morning Lodge, off to go to Ann Arbor to take my National Certification exam. Wish me luck.

 

[JF_Gophers]

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Getting through phone trees is a PITA. Damm, I only call when I can't do something on line, so let me speak to someone immediately as opposed to having to press numerous buttons before getting to that point. And if one of the things required is to key in my account number, why is the first thing that the person I finally speak to asks is what is the account number?

That account (or phone #) thing is annoying. I have yelled at several CSR about that at different companies.

Don't ask for information if you aren't going to use it.

 

[A Shot and a Goal]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Good morning. I hope everyone has a good week.

 

[MissThundercat]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Yeah, that halftime show was Orriable!!! Just doing too dang much. The Boss and his cameraslide chrotch shot was better than the lighted Tron nightmare that was the Black Eyed Peas this year. I really hope that was one of the Slash Clones that Axle has instead of the Real Slash. Honestly, can't they just get back to somebody just going up there to sing and perform, and not just entertain??


Morning Lodge, off to go to Ann Arbor to take my National Certification exam. Wish me luck.

I honestly think the Aerosmith, Britney, and NSync halftime show, which sucked something awful, was better than the dreck they had on stage last night. The NFL needs to bring back Prince.

Good luck, Monster.

And good morning, Lodge. Dishes are done, floor is swept, had my fill of coffee...

 

[gmann]

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Good morning Lodge.

IMHO the Super Bowl experience was below average. Maybe the weather in Dallas earlier in the week was a sign of things to come. The anthem was botched, the half time show was lame and the commercials never seem to live up to the hype. Most importantly, no ttp for me and my Vikings.

In other news, woke up to a cold house. Furnace is out.

 

[bigblue_dl]

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The NFL needs to bring back Prince.

No, they won't be able to re-create the awesome that was Prince. I mean seriously, it was freaking raining, and they had purple lights, and they just happened to have Prince for the show. No way to do that again!

They need to find the next Prince.

 

[leswp1]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Yeah, that halftime show was Orriable!!! Just doing too dang much. The Boss and his cameraslide chrotch shot was better than the lighted Tron nightmare that was the Black Eyed Peas this year. I really hope that was one of the Slash Clones that Axle has instead of the Real Slash. Honestly, can't they just get back to somebody just going up there to sing and perform, and not just entertain??


Morning Lodge, off to go to Ann Arbor to take my National Certification exam. Wish me luck.

Good Luck!

Getting through phone trees is a PITA. Damm, I only call when I can't do something on line, so let me speak to someone immediately as opposed to having to press numerous buttons before getting to that point. And if one of the things required is to key in my account number, why is the first thing that the person I finally speak to asks is what is the account number?

I always wondered this. THis weekend I called and gave Mr. les acct # instead accidentally. Then I gave mine when the live person came on the phone. No one noticed.

Good morning Lodge.

IMHO the Super Bowl experience was below average. Maybe the weather in Dallas earlier in the week was a sign of things to come. The anthem was botched, the half time show was lame and the commercials never seem to live up to the hype. Most importantly, no ttp for me and my Vikings.

In other news, woke up to a cold house. Furnace is out.

Bummer. Was just there last week. Not fun! At least it isn't Sinday night and it is a day call.

 

[nmupiccdiva]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

One of the people that was at the same party as me was apparently a huge fan of that "band", she was so horrified by it that she said she wouldn't listen to them again. So I think it was pretty much universally hated.

greyeagle: Zac Brown Band would have been incredible! They're going to be at Country Jam next year, and I think I might have to go. I heard that they put on just about the best show out there, sometimes playing for 7+ hours at a time.

ZBB would be amazing, and I think they have enough crossover appeal where most people would enjoy it!

 

[West Texas Wolverine]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

IMHO the Super Bowl experience was below average. Maybe the weather in Dallas earlier in the week was a sign of things to come. The anthem was botched, the half time show was lame and the commercials never seem to live up to the hype. Most importantly, no ttp for me and my Vikings.

Dead on, baby. Aguilera disappointed. I hate it when singers try to make the national anthem "their own" - it strikes me as terribly arrogant (and often just plain ugly to listen to). My simple test is this: If Americans can't sing along with their national anthem, it's a crappy version.

 

[Greyeagle]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Dead on, baby. Aguilera disappointed. I hate it when singers try to make the national anthem "their own" - it strikes me as terribly arrogant (and often just plain ugly to listen to). My simple test is this: If Americans can't sing along with their national anthem, it's a crappy version.

As big a fan as I am of Marvin Gaye I blame him for starting the trend of bastardizing the Anthem.

 

[West Texas Wolverine]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Okay Lodgers, I need a little help! I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I haven't been able to check my rep since USCHO changed their format last year. I think RFAlph told me once, but I couldn't get it to work.

Help, please!
-West TX Luddite

 

[leswp1]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Look in settings

 

[West Texas Wolverine]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

Look in settings

But I see nothing in Settings that has to do with rep. Is it under some link in the Settings?

 

[bostonewe]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

I honestly think the Aerosmith, Britney, and NSync halftime show, which sucked something awful, was better than the dreck they had on stage last night. The NFL needs to bring back Prince.

Good luck, Monster.

And good morning, Lodge. Dishes are done, floor is swept, had my fill of coffee...

I said the same thing regarding Prince...though phrased a little differently: "This halftime show stinks. We need to bring back the wang. Prince should do it every year."

ZBB would be amazing, and I think they have enough crossover appeal where most people would enjoy it!

Didn't they do something for the Winter Classic? Anthem maybe? I hadn't heard them/heard of them before and was impressed. (Maybe a AFC/NFC Championship game if not the WC).

WTW - you could just be able to click on Settings in the top right of your browser and see all your rep.

Hello, Lodge. Had 10 hours of class on Saturday (8 - 6) and have another 4 hours tonight. Talk about overwhelmed...!

 

[A Shot and a Goal]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge 129: Still got those Winter Blues...

But I see nothing in Settings that has to do with rep. Is it under some link in the Settings?

Step 1) Double click on the "settings" icon and a list of your reps--assuming you have any--will appear. Failing that move to the next step.
Step 2) Ask one of your students for help you ignorant academic you.