True dat. ;)

I understand, and I am kinda partisan. I'm just offering. It's all good. I just really think we have great Mods on this board, just like DaFace is (and I say "is" because I hope he comes back soon), so I'd just like to help lighten their lift.

If we left the politics alone, and we tailgated at a game or had a BBQ we’d have a great time partying together. :thumb:

Never truer words spoken...

This sums up my time as a mod

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/...20160415213337

There are tons of non-poltical topics to talk about, and tons of things to talk about in a non-political way.

Problem is, politics has increasingly been the exertion of power over the lives of others. So when politics comes up, even innocently or obliquely, people are invested.

For instance, you can talk all the live-long day about a delicious steak, or you can moan about carbon footprints and slaughterhouse procedures. You can talk about a movie, or moan about representation and subtext and messaging in the movie.

Now small talk has been transformed into judgment.

There is a dynamic that needs to be addressed without recrimination, because it's there, but people get their hackles up about it. The left has this notion that life is political, but they hate politics. This is in part because they make politically 'charged' remarks without being explicit. For some it's passive-agression, for some it's that they are legitimately oblivious to how politically charged they sound. The right OTOH, actually wants to avoid politicization, but when politics come up, they are blunt and explicit. They aren't oblique or symbolic or coded.

So you get an exchange like;

L: 'geez, what is with the world today?' /eyeroll . . . [subtext, all my political opponents are really messing things up]
R: 'yeah, thank Gawd for Trump!!'
L: 'WTF!?!? Where did that come from?'

Patteau showed up at my tailgate one time. We had a helluva good time. We still talk off line about our real lives and check in on each other. Several tailgates with Bowser too. Always a good time.

I'm almost positive Smed has left us. I can't find his exact, real name.

He wasn't doing well, years ago. :( I'm hoping I'm wrong but I don't think so.

I did email him and have yet to hear back. Sorry I didn't make a better effort to help you buddy and if this is truly the case; RIP.

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=249441

And with myself up to bat it would end up being a positive thing.

For me, I didn't like the idea of chasing off good members by making them moderators, lol. We had a run where most moderators got sick of it and disappeared.

Yep.

Anyone heard anything from LVNHACK?
I always liked that guy and last I knew he was doing private contract work in the great sand box as a bomb sniffing / security dog handler. Last posted since August 2015 and it would be nice to at least know whether he made it home or not.

That was me. I think Bearcat was an admin, too. Closed group, and you had to send us a message stating who you are on here before you got in. No way I would do that now. Too many crazies roaming around here now.

Hi Bud.

Hey! Hope you are well!

Z-man next time I'm in town? :D

Yeah, he was one of my favorites. Got me primo seats to the Chiefs/Donx game in 2003.

While I haven't heard anything out of him in years, there's no reason to read anything into it. I think he just tired of the board and moved on. I certainly hope he is well.

But yet they never resigned from their positions...

Several of us did. Are you thinking of one or two people in particular by chance?

Sure thing!

Is it that rough?

I guess you probably do need a dispassionate "I don't care what you think" attitude in order to do it.

The problem with having an "I don't care what you think" attitude is then you can get trigger happy. You have to have at least a smidge of empathy.

You're constantly walking that fine line and no matter what you do, SOMEBODY is going to be mad because every argument has two sides. You can't ever please them both.

This, the quality of people here vs the old days is drastically different. People here now love to take CP into peoples personal life WAY TOO often.

10 years ago people would help people, support folks and become friends. IN the last couple years some of the new CP members arent people you want to associate with and they will do everything they can to destroy and ruin peoples personal life.


CP isnt the CP it used to be and probably never will be...

It had already started to turn before you even got here. Far too many people here who only exist to douche the place up. They never have a kind word to say to or about anybody.

Sorter? By far the best guy at breaking down film on here.

Yeah, I definitely understand that. You probably need people who aren't personally involved with a lot of the members in the real world so that personal feelings or real-life friendships don't get in the way.

Yeah, I wouldn't want to mix my real life with this place today under any circumstances. That's not JUST a CP thing, but it is also a CP thing

Have you tried the Rocket Pig? It's fairly new (in the last couple years) and it's fantastic.

Yep. Been here since day 1. Much better place back in the day. Still have friends that I met back in the old 37 Forever days. Would not even think about involving most of the new crowd in my personal life.

I have no idea what’s that like irl....

Thank you. And all the mods over all time. Even Zach

I'm glad I'm not a mod anymore. I enjoy this place much more than back then. A big part of that, though, isn't that the board changed, it's that I changed. I was 27 when we started this place, just got married, and had no kids.

My oldest daughter is talking about getting married now. I'm a completely different person.

That being said, I wouldn't go back and change anything. It has all worked out in the end. Super Bowl Champs!

Just think, a lot of the guys on here were the age you are now when this place started. It's easier to see now how they looked at the younger ones and thought, "They'll learn."

I really didn't start coming out of my shell until my mid twenties, so 24-34 were kind of my coming of age years. And I tended to overshare on here, because I knew more people on here than I did irl. Looking back.... Man, yeah. Change.

I know that I stopped posting as much on here once I started dating and having a life. I think this place is just a phase for a lot of people. Once they've "outgrown" it, they simply leave. Life happens. That, or social media took over.

I left for a while but that was more because of the team and the fact that I just got sick of arguing about stuff. It wasn't fun for a while there, just tedious.

As opposed to social media, which is almost NEVER fun, just tedious. Social media is a tool to talk to distant family members and market stuff. This place is way more social.

That’s wild. I am 27 now. Married, and our child will be born in October. Any advice?

All joking aside, my oldest daughter was born in October.

The first 10 years with girls was serene. No falling out of trees, jumping homemade bike ramps, or firecracker accidents.

Then they turn 12-13 and everything goes to hell in a hand basket. ;)

Teen girls are the worst, they're moody as ****, super dramatic, everything is the end of the world, whiny as shit, etc.

I love my girls to death but yeah, they're in a different world when it comes to emotional stuff...

It becomes frustrating, I let my wife handle most all of it because I can't relate to someone who thinks they're world is ending because they didn't see their boyfriend today.

Good to know. We have a boy on the way, so I'm appreciating our beautiful house now, because I have a feeling it'll look like the road to Mordor by the time he's a teenager.

Teen boys though are much easier, hand them a controller and things roll smooth, girls though will threaten to smear your blood on the wall because you dare threaten that her boyfriend isn't the most important thing in this world.

Ha, my 14 year old girl is my spirit animal. She wasn't happy when I told her that, but she has fallen into acceptance.

That's what I've heard, though also I expect to come home with a few holes in the wall and a BS story about how a stranger came in the house and practiced their fastballs or some such (if he's anything like I was at 12 :) ).

One of my best friends always said girls are easier for the first 10 years and boys are easier for the second 10.

Teen boys are easier, but you have to get through the 15,000 trips to the ER first before you get there.

Girls just wake up one day and they're suddenly complicated.

I don't have any boys. Despite the fact that I have two girls, 16 and 18, I don't WANT any boys.

I love my girls, crazy drama and all.

Toys everywhere. In his bedroom, in the play room, in the living room, in the kitchen, and in our bedroom. My kiddo is 4, and he's currently into monster trucks, Lego, and cars (which he tends to pretend are all transformers of some kind). Lots more, but those are the main ones. And, yes, I've stepped on my fair share of Lego bricks. :)

I wanted a boy so bad, as did my boyfriend. Totally figured I'd end up with a girl...lol. I had more than one friend tell me that they couldn't see me being anything other than a boy mom. So thankful for my little guy.

Be ready for the most wonderful years of your life. There are many rewarding things in life, I've been blessed with a great life, but our kids have been the cornerstone of that great life.

Advice. Get involved... Resist any temptation to put work above your kids. You can't not work, but you can make sure you do everything in your power to be with them, listen to them, let them find out who THEY are, and support it (within reason). At the same time, set boundaries and expectations. In our house (two sons), they have to 1) Become an Eagle Scout (shows persistence and perseverance for a kid), 2) play a musical instrument (studies show it helps the brain in so many ways, and gives them an appreciation of the arts), and 3) they have to play a sport (because too many kids today are fat and don't get what sports really teach). Next, coach... I coach(ed) football, baseball, wrestling, and hockey, it is/was quality time with my sons, and they got to experience physical challenges that come along with sports and physical competition. Like last night, we rushed from Hockey Practice to marching band practice. It was a good night.

Open doors for them. While both my sons dive because they saw me dive, I never pushed them into it, but when they showed interest I jumped at the chance to let them take it as far as they want. My younger son wants to fly so we're working that now too (where there's a will there's a way). It's just a matter of opening doors for them to try things. Oh, and if they find they don't like it, let it go.

So make sure you don't squander these next two decades with that wonderful son or daughter, embrace it, enjoy it, and while you don't need to live vicariously through your kids, you sure as heck can be involved.

Above all, love that/those kid(s) without reservation. They are you, you are them, they will always be yours. Make sure they know, no matter what, that you'll always love them.

Hope that helps...

:bravo: :bravo: :bravo:

Hack was here bout a year and a half ago. He was still running dogs in Afghanistan. I seem to recall his home base was in Illinois. Don't know if he is back home yet or not.

has go bo been mentioned?

Yeah he hasn't been on in over a year, hope he's good.


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Sorry but this typo is kinda funny. "Into the wild blue yonder!"

I thought I remembered he liked and commented on of my posts on Facebook. I meant to follow up and ask how he was doing. Forget how long ago that was. He was and is having health issues last time we talked.


EDITED: Messaged him on Facebook. Last post was June 30th, so maybe he's still alive and kicking.

I’m thinking of going missing.

Don't go man. Who is else is going to hate me just because I'm from Iowa?

Oh there’s plenty of people who hate Iowans.

Isn't there a club?

Yep, and you're not in it!

:D

:thumb:

Don't make me come out there and find you!

Wait, y'all have places to dive, right?

What about Buzz?

I miss that dude, and his food... I'd have dinner with him anytime

My best guess is he didnt feel appreciated for his food contributions, criticism from some - looking at you PGM - got under his skin, its a damn shame because he was someone who could cook for me any old time

How quickly I'd trade that turn PGM for Buzz to come back...And yes I'd be glad to catch a buzz with him and have dinner.

Has anyone heard from Hamas lately?

I last chatted with him in May ... He was dealing with some shit then.

Honestly been wondering about Hamas myself, we know he's been battling cancer... damn man, I hope and pray he gets well

Such a young man, not too much younger than me... if you're listening dude, hang in there with all ya got

he’s alive and kicking. As he posted on here.....Battling cancer. Don’t want to post real life stuff from anyone on here without permission.

Yep Buzz cooked good old stick to your ribs food. It looked delicious and I like bread with my meal. Love toast but I cant find a decent toaster anymore, they all suck. I think its a combination of shitty quality of toasters and most store bought bread.

I always mentioned his toast but not in a demeaning way. I can be gruff I hope buzz didn't take it personally. He was a poster I liked and respected. Buzz is a diamond in a forum populated with a lot of goats asses.

I missed that, man, sorry to hear.

He posted in the golf thread last week after the US Open.

How'd I miss this??

You're even a Corn East fan. The only difference between Iowa and Nebraska is that some parts of Omaha don't suck.

I'll gladly fill his spot.

As a half century Nebraska resident, let me tell you the only thing that was ever better about Nebraska was their football team, and that time has long past. Truth is, there's really no comparison, they're not the same at all, Iowa is easily the most underrated state in the midwest. So many cool small towns, the DSM...the people...places to go....things to see...they're all better in Iowa.

The big difference between Iowa and Nebraska is we have a football team. :)

You seem nice.

By the way, if you feel like a road trip, I'm planning a get together sometime later in the season at a Chiefs place in DSM.

Yeah. Iowa gets a bad rap.

Was super impressed by the cities I visited over a summer during college. Super fun state.

I'm not super fond of it anymore, but I've lived here for 47 years and I've had the good fortune of living other places for a few brief moments, including Germany.

I'm not going to retire here, that's for sure. But it's not a bad place to live. It's quiet, cost effective, and my family is all here.

Yep I saw your thread and I'm definitely down with that.

I don't think it's necessarily a bad rap as in people think negatively or anything, they just think it's all cornfields and farmers and not much else. But if l head out for a day trip somewhere, 9 out of 10 times I'm heading east across the river. I've been compiling pics and stories of my adventures there and will be starting a thread about them soon. Iowa deserves some love.

It's not all corn and farmers. We have thousands of ****ing windmills too! ROFL

**** I've noticed....every damn time i come up that way on I-80 there's more of them. All the way from Avoca to Adel...they never stop.