downs_chris
Professional
paulman, thanks for taking my frame under the the knife yesterday...we'll see how it performs on the court today, but the post surgery specs are pretty much spot on which what i'm looking for...
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Angle Queen
Professional
Twins?
I went back and looked at the convo. We'll blame it on Downs. I think he's the one who slipped in the info.
Sorry I've been AWOL. The month has been consumed with the usual BS...and some old, family business. After my dad's 8-0h party earlier this month, I've embarked on a more formal quest to obtain "Documents of The Past." Birth Certificates, Divorcee Decrees (not mine, mind you!), immigration/naturalization, school transcripts, DD214s and the like. I just realized I/we didn't have all our "stuff" together and we should. Some of the stuff is online and easy; others, not so much: real signatures and notarization required. And at least, the more important it is, the harder it is to reacquire.
But I'll tell you this: color laser photocopies...are scary f*ckin' good...especially on older documents that don't have "built in security features."
The other thing that's impressed me during this adventure, is the quality of old photographs. I suppose I like to think that "digital" is The Way, but the tonal quality of the old, formal portraits is amazing, the paper stock darn near currency-grade.
And, it's given me the opportunity to reconnect with some of the remaining "older" generation. They've willingly and happily spent time identifying people and places in those old photos...and spun a few tales to go with 'em.
My tennis is in its last week of hiatus before opening up the Springtime gates of Season. I'm playing on 3 teams this Spring (only 2 concurrent at any given time) and all are a level "up." Should be some good challenges.
Hope everyone has a great lunch today...and can get in some court time over the weekend.
I went back and looked at the convo. We'll blame it on Downs. I think he's the one who slipped in the info.
Sorry I've been AWOL. The month has been consumed with the usual BS...and some old, family business. After my dad's 8-0h party earlier this month, I've embarked on a more formal quest to obtain "Documents of The Past." Birth Certificates, Divorcee Decrees (not mine, mind you!), immigration/naturalization, school transcripts, DD214s and the like. I just realized I/we didn't have all our "stuff" together and we should. Some of the stuff is online and easy; others, not so much: real signatures and notarization required. And at least, the more important it is, the harder it is to reacquire.
But I'll tell you this: color laser photocopies...are scary f*ckin' good...especially on older documents that don't have "built in security features."
The other thing that's impressed me during this adventure, is the quality of old photographs. I suppose I like to think that "digital" is The Way, but the tonal quality of the old, formal portraits is amazing, the paper stock darn near currency-grade.
And, it's given me the opportunity to reconnect with some of the remaining "older" generation. They've willingly and happily spent time identifying people and places in those old photos...and spun a few tales to go with 'em.
My tennis is in its last week of hiatus before opening up the Springtime gates of Season. I'm playing on 3 teams this Spring (only 2 concurrent at any given time) and all are a level "up." Should be some good challenges.
Hope everyone has a great lunch today...and can get in some court time over the weekend.
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
aq - i've been tasked with creating a photo slideshow video for my pop's 70th birthday. mom just fedexed a box full of old photos that i'm gonna have to scan in one at a time in a flatbed scanner. oh the joy.
downs - in anticipation for possibly pairing up in men's league this year i think we have two possible names for us: team monkeydowns or christ-monkey. also working on a couple of slogans. "you're going down . . . monkey style." it's a work in progress.
downs - in anticipation for possibly pairing up in men's league this year i think we have two possible names for us: team monkeydowns or christ-monkey. also working on a couple of slogans. "you're going down . . . monkey style." it's a work in progress.
downs_chris
Professional
pork and msg...
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
ling raibert = monkey explosion
all sizzle, no shizzle.
what's for lunch people? no burgers. i've had burgers twice this week.
all sizzle, no shizzle.
what's for lunch people? no burgers. i've had burgers twice this week.
sapient007
Semi-Pro
the dueling ZJs .
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
downs_chris
Professional
yeah...what is that?
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Sappy with punch line in 3...2...1....
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
We're expecting twins in July. Thanks.
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Prob do Harris Teeter pizza again.... might walk to union station and get something else if I feel adventurous.
Hey sure, no prob Downs! Just glad your frame didn't end up being 23 inches long after our Scotch tasting... :twisted: haha
Topaz
Legend
*must resist*
*must resist*
Hey! No 'monkeying' around with Downs' frames...he's got a big match tomorrow?
(cripes, the way this season has gone, they are all big matches!)
Calgon!!!
downs_chris
Professional
the original frames are intact...so no worries there...
paulman chopped an extended pure storm tour i had...his idea was actually quite genius...are there nobel prizes for racquet customization?
downs_chris
Professional
we have a match this weekend?
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
i'm not sure why paulman and downs are getting together and drinking large amounts of scotch and reducing the length of their shafts. i don't ask, don't tell. none of my bidness.
il mee is a buffet. honey pig is a bbq joint. they occupy two different niches. *cue elton john circle of life song*
il mee is a buffet. honey pig is a bbq joint. they occupy two different niches. *cue elton john circle of life song*
Hahaha you got me rolling on that one tm! Nicely played bro! :twisted:
downs_chris
Professional
snip the tips...1/2" trimmed from 2 pure storm tour gt pluses...
2 part epoxy glue to re-apply the buttcap...and to prevent the classic babolat squeak...
let dry and then reapply the synthetic grip...the result, a 27" more maneuverable version of the pure storm tour gt...the alcohol helps too...
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
how does this differ from buying a pure storm tour gt? you took a tour plus gt and cut it?
downs_chris
Professional
good question...pure storm tour gt has a balance of 6 points....but honestly, i think that number is wrong...plays more like 3 or 4 points HL...just clubby and bulky...
the chopped pure storm tour plus, has a balance of about 7 to 8 points HL...same solid feel of the pure storm tour, but WAY WAY more maneuverable...
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
so you made a Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT Downs Syndrome Limited with 200% more Unobtanium (tm).
well played downs. i too can cut my sticks and make them more maneuverable. sapient - come over tonight. i got a bottle of mad dog 20/20 and a hacksaw.
well played downs. i too can cut my sticks and make them more maneuverable. sapient - come over tonight. i got a bottle of mad dog 20/20 and a hacksaw.
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
hahaahaha. actually we should hit soon paulman. it really sounds like you made a pure storm limited with an open string pattern. those limiteds are really nice but dense string pattern. hopefully there's enough mass in the hoop with the modified ones for downs to crush groundies and serves.
Topaz
Legend
We sure do. If you're really good, we might even tell you where it is!
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
That's like Dr. Jerkyl vs Mr. Hide. But another choice you should look at for KBBQ buffet is Heebeen. The difference between Il Mee and Heebeen:
Sushi is better at Heebeen
Seafood for BBQ at Heebeen
Shabu Shabu is available at Heebeen
Better cuts of beef at Heebeen (including fatty rib eye for BBQ)
Much cleaner at Heebeen.
Cooked food is slightly better at Heebeen (they have grilled ribeye there... droool...)
But at Il Mee, you can be cool, young, and hip by hanging out at the Stella's Bakery across the restaurant there vs shady looking side at Springfield (although it's relatively safe there).
Price is $6 more at Heebeen ($29) vs ($22) at Il Mee.
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
cb -- you must have korean friends. heebeen is much better. but now that you've revealed insider secrets - i've order gangpae to hunt you down.
datsveryinterestin
Professional
$15 lunch at hee been but i wasn't totally blown away.. they must bring out the really good stuff for the $28 dinner.
il mee has ice cream machine. nom nom. pretty cheap too on weeknights.
han sung oak is good but $$$ and not ayce
yechon is decent and $$ and fun to go to drunk
lighthouse is good if you want seafood pancakes and soondubu and $
i actually dont get the honey pig craze cuz it is just meat served in a stainless steel garage to me..., but i have chowed down when ive gone and i do own a shirt. i am opening a new branch called honey badger... it will pZownZ!
il mee has ice cream machine. nom nom. pretty cheap too on weeknights.
han sung oak is good but $$$ and not ayce
yechon is decent and $$ and fun to go to drunk
lighthouse is good if you want seafood pancakes and soondubu and $
i actually dont get the honey pig craze cuz it is just meat served in a stainless steel garage to me..., but i have chowed down when ive gone and i do own a shirt. i am opening a new branch called honey badger... it will pZownZ!
For sure tm - let's hit! Now that I think my knee can handle a lil bit of tennis.
It's weird but the chopped frames are actually more solid/stable while still being more maneuverable than his usual Pure Storm GTs. There should be more than enough plow-through mass. If anything there'll be more Downs' crushed groundies and serves!
It's weird but the chopped frames are actually more solid/stable while still being more maneuverable than his usual Pure Storm GTs. There should be more than enough plow-through mass. If anything there'll be more Downs' crushed groundies and serves!
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sapient007
Semi-Pro
i read this in my evil 2nd grade teacher's voice.. think she also had a broom and cauldron
downs_chris
Professional
last time i was told to go to arlington -- even though the match was in tysons...
sapient007
Semi-Pro
^^ that sounds about right
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
no. just an empty stomach and a nose as sharp as your slice. =)
great.. the korean mofia is after me. I'll have a bowl of pho ready for them.
Worst thing about KBBQ is that I have the smell that wild dogs will come chasing after me. Never bring your best threads while going.
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coolblue123
Hall of Fame
just came home from an MRI on my ankle.
Does anyone know MRInese? I have images of my ankle but don't know what it means? No wonder docs make all the $$$.
Does anyone know MRInese? I have images of my ankle but don't know what it means? No wonder docs make all the $$$.
sapient007
Semi-Pro
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
sap: Nice picture of the porta-john. Didn't know they start putting these near tennis courts now.
Topaz
Legend
Depends. What does it say?
Topaz
Legend
I was on my way to Arlington too...until I called to double check. Just didn't sound quite right!
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
whatever it was the tech kept hush. I have a feeling I have a tear.
sapient007
Semi-Pro
JRK.. where are you??
Topaz
Legend
You didn't receive a written report as well?
Sometimes techs can't talk to you about it, doesn't mean it is good or bad. Assessment of the image is not part of the their responsibility, and they can get in big trouble if they tell you something and they are wrong.
Do you have a follow up with the doc?
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
thx topaz. I got a CD of the img. I haven't tried to open it yet.
followup is next week. doc says if its a tear it'll need 3 more weeks.
To all my Korean hookups: where can I find hite beer around rockville? I just brought a couple pkgs of very good pork belly. I am going to get some kaibi morrow. must find some Korean bud...
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auzzieizm
Semi-Pro
snip the tips...1/2" trimmed from 2 pure storm tour gt pluses...
2 part epoxy glue to re-apply the buttcap...and to prevent the classic babolat squeak...
let dry and then reapply the synthetic grip...the result, a 27" more maneuverable version of the pure storm tour gt...the alcohol helps too...
PmanOne customization will turn any frame into something you will love... guaranteed!
Xisbum
Semi-Pro
Here's yet another choice for you hard-hitters planning to visit Elvisland:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/196329007148319/
I can see a team of HW, Sup, PP, Schmad and JRK, if he's still tinkering with tennis. You could show these country rednecks how to grip and rip.
BTW, watched a little of a big meet between traditional black colleges - Tuskegee, Moorehouse State, Albany State, etc. - at this site today. Saw some pretty good tennis.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/196329007148319/
I can see a team of HW, Sup, PP, Schmad and JRK, if he's still tinkering with tennis. You could show these country rednecks how to grip and rip.
BTW, watched a little of a big meet between traditional black colleges - Tuskegee, Moorehouse State, Albany State, etc. - at this site today. Saw some pretty good tennis.
sapient007
Semi-Pro
sapient007
Semi-Pro
Haha, easy on this one Auzzie, since Downs already loves this frame! Now he has a favorite nickname for it too: Pork Chop! Lol.
tennismonkey
Semi-Pro
not sure who this affects but vietnam just banned the export of brides. just an fyi. but this only affects vietnam. near as i know you can find a bunch of other countries to import brides from.
http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=48480
http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=48480
