sox4lifeinPA

I think it has something to do with the kid being 3'4"....

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 25, 2007 -> 06:20 PM) My invitation seems to be lost in the mail . . . I'll be coming to San An-tone in December...we can kick back some shiner's and you can meet this Mrs.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ May 25, 2007 -> 02:31 PM) The Online Etymology Dictionary notes that the connotation of "elope" as "lovers who run from parents to marry secretly" only dates back to the 19th century. In fact, the oldest Germanic words for "wedding" are the root words to the term "elope," e.g. the Old English word brydlop (cf. O.H.G. bruthlauft, O.N. bruðhlaup), which literally mean "bridal run" and merely refers to the conducting of the new bride by the groom to her new home. That said, if your friends want to elope they certainly should. Of course, if they are doing it so they can have sex sooner they should just skip the wedding and have the sex. btw, nice to see you around here and there, PA. I've lost track, is your own marital status about to change for the better? Dammit, that's what I kept trying to tell the black jack dealer in Atlantic City, but she wouldn't listen and kept taking my money. I'm getting married June 24th. Finally. It will be a celebration of celebrations.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ May 25, 2007 -> 01:46 PM) Wise, maybe maybe not (just depending on whether they are ready for marriage). As far as selfish, I think its ridiculous that some people expect some huge fabulous amazing wedding ceremony. They can clearly alope as it would be far smarter given there limited finances. And as far as 3, again I don't see a problem celebrating something at a later date. why elope? that word means "escape or flee"....if you're escaping not having $$, why not have a nice picnic in the park with a short ceremony? I think it's selfish justification to get married sooner to enjoy the sex that this Christian couple is frustrated they're not having. no one is expecting a huge lavish wedding...I personally think spending much more than 10k is a horrible use of money...but again, that's an imaginary line.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 25, 2007 -> 01:19 PM) I dont think its selfish, I plan on hving something tiny at a destination somewhere. I personally think Huge weddings are a bit selfish as some people want more gifts and some people just love being the center of attention for a day. I think it depends on the couple. some couples are really worth celebrating and others aren't. I won't celebrate with this couple because they're not showing patience or maturity. I think weddings are paradoxical. It's completely about the bride and groom in one sense, while it's completely about the family and friends celebrating. I think it's selfish to take it to either extreme. It should be a celebration that allows the couple to express themselves and be comfortable, while giving family and friends a place to shower them with gifts and praise. That's my opinion. miss PA and I should have eloped 2 years ago, but it was more mature for us to wait and finish school and get good jobs. not everyone has to fit inside the same paradigm, but rushing something like this (especially for the girl who's parental situation is FUBAR) seems like a disaster in the making.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2007 -> 12:47 PM) Awww shucks you're embarassing me no, that's a dessert island.

rock. thanks.

a batter's only official at-bat is registered as a base on balls, what is his OBP? SLG? (the answer: I don't know....that's why I'm asking)

I know I'm "retired" from all of this soxtalk stuff but I am bored at work today and this question was on my mind. I have two friends that have been dating about 2 years now. The guy is 21 and will be graduating in Dec; the girl, 22, has just graduated. Neither of which have full time jobs right now, and he plans on "being in graduate school as an english/writing student" which he'll "definitely be paid for" 1) Do you think it is wise for them to elope, because "they don't have the money for a big ceremony?" 2) Do you think it is selfish to elope (assuming you're not 35+ and/or in some other obvious non-traditional situation) and not include friends and family? 3) Do you think it's appropriate to then have a later reception paid for by someone else, which will surely invite people to bring gifts regardless of the "please don't bring gifts" note on the invitations? I'm just curious if I'm being overly protective of these friends. anyone? thoughts?

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ May 25, 2007 -> 10:20 AM) Even if the people on the ship are the "bad" guys, wouldn't you take your chances knowing someone from the outside world is coming. That there is an actual way off the island. One other thing I have thought recently is: Why are they always finding new areas of the island. If you were stuck for 90 days and every few days discovered a new hatch or something, wouldn't you send out a team to explore every inch of the island just in case there is something like .. oh I don't know, a radio tower. Like when they found the cable going into the water in the first year, no one thought to go in the water and look, or follow the cable into the jungle. Same thing with the station that had the TVs, where Eko died. You wouldn't want to hang out there? Even if it took a month, you would want to track the shoreline around the entire island. Sayid was "orienteering" in the first season... Ever watch "survivor"? they had no clue and that was REAL LIFE...TV people are just as stupid. I know who I'd want to be trapped on a desert island with....

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2007 -> 11:58 AM) Talk to the bar first, and make them produce the receipts. If they won't cooperate, then go to your bank and the cops. Fill out a dispute form with you bank. They'll research and take care of things. usually they'll even provide a provisional credit in the interim. Cops are useless, unless you can prove that an employee was doing this intentionally. It wouldn't hurt to talk to the bar's owner/operator in a calm fashion.

end the late night happy three way romp sessions with Ted Haggard and his buddy.... /green

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 18, 2007 -> 07:56 PM) I have waaaaay less time in the game then you do. I'm so confused....

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 18, 2007 -> 08:54 AM) Again, it appears we protect those that we believe need protection and allow the others to fend for themselves. So "breeder" gets a pass and "that's so gay" doesn't. Americans usually pull for the underdog, we don't beat puppies, and don't drown kittens. We creat an elaborate system to produce hamburgers from one animal and an elaborate system to save other stray animals. Middle class white males with all the advantages are ok to satire and poor retarded children are protected. Not certain it fits anyones definition of fair, but that is our society. Work to change it. Some would say we work to change it by allowing anyone to insult anyone, others would want equal attention when they are referred to as breeders. Two totally different solutions. I'll come out of retirement just to say that Texsox just called gay people "poor retarded children" who need protecting too funny.

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 18, 2007 -> 08:45 AM) Not me. And btw lifetime, we're even. ok, so you are a pker.....but I have a secret. so depending WHO you are (Ghoulius Caesar is my next guess) I'm actually winning, by a lot. wait.... yosemiteclimber??

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 18, 2007 -> 08:31 AM) guess again. ?

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ May 17, 2007 -> 08:49 PM) are you RRF? wait.......you're not "assylvania" are you??? it's been fun killing you... A LOT.

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 17, 2007 -> 02:09 PM) Pay attention the next few days, you'll figure it out. Now that you are looking. BTW, a Scout always carries binoculars ;-) are you RRF?

QUOTE(Iwritecode @ May 17, 2007 -> 01:05 PM) I'm immune to cold sores and chicken pox. I've never gotten either one. was your mother a hooker? kidding!

QUOTE(knightni @ May 17, 2007 -> 11:54 AM) I thought that you "retired"? If people would stop talking to me, I would stay retired. QUOTE(Texsox @ May 17, 2007 -> 11:24 AM) So you don't know my screen name? This is fun. are you in Santlerville??

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 17, 2007 -> 11:15 AM) Yes, it is fun. Have you figured out my screen name yet? let me guess...."Texsox" either that or "undeadscoutleader" I'm debating a new character named "phoneyboner"....just cos it sounds hilarious.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ May 16, 2007 -> 06:53 PM) Couldn't stay away long, could you? I'm only here to heckle...I won't stay long.

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 16, 2007 -> 07:00 PM) How are the Zombie Hunters going? lol...what search did you run? urbandead.com is awesome.

QUOTE(Texsox @ May 16, 2007 -> 06:14 PM) I'm wondering what PA googled to find that story, and why http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=g...amp;btnG=Search

I promise I won't make a habit of this.... but c'mon...look at the researcher's name...Did the onion hack Foxnews.com??? Bless You, Foxnews.... The herpes family of viruses can have a surprising upside — it can protect against the bubonic plague and other bacterial contagions, at least in mice. Research into whether a similar mechanism applies to humans and other mammalian hosts should be conducted, said viral immunologist Skip Virgin at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. "There may be symbiotic advantages to chronic infections with these viruses." These new results do not mean people should go out and get infected with herpes, Virgin stressed. They probably already are. Nearly all humans become infected with multiple herpes virus family members during childhood. These germs not only include the herpes simplex viruses, which lead to cold sores and possibly genital herpes, but also the diseases responsible for chickenpox and "mono," as well as several less well-known ailments.