Boneyarders a diverse group with a diverse range of interest

[cferraro04]

Who says that the posters on the Boneyard don't have a diverse range of interests? Many people think that the only think we are interested here on the boneyard is UConn WBB. While that is the reason for the season...there appears to be a wide range of interest on the Boneyard.

Current threads on first page only:

General Knowledge Test - 1
Geno and staff - 2
Horse racing - 1
Recruiting - 5
WCBB transfers - 3
UConn Basketball Team Issues - 2
Tennis - 1
WNBA - 7
Men's Golf - 1
Women's Golf - 1
NBA - 2
Olympics - 3
NCAA - 1
Science Fiction (Bradbury) - 1
Technology (IPad) - 1
USA Basketball - 2
Music - 1
WCBB - 2
Thread about diversity - 1

 

[vtcwbuff]

Or maybe it's just an indication of off season boredom.

 

[cferraro04]

How bored do you think I am that I am counting threads?

 

[JS]

Who says that the posters on the Boneyard don't have a diverse range of interests?

Not me. What a dull life if we had only a single, all-consuming obsession.

I'm capable of being obsessed with all kinds of things at the same time.

I like:

• reading, reading and more reading
• UConn WBB
• building, repairing, woodworking, i.e. tools
• singing/music (doing, not so much listening)
• gardening, yardwork
• walking the dog through miles of trails in adjacent town forest
• political debate and discussion
• writing
• completing the last few words of the daily crossword after Mrs. JS gives up
• being in new places, but not getting there; hate connections, deadlines
• the traditions and family gatherings of major holidays

I hate:

• serious family conflict
• dealing with bills, tax returns, forms
• junk phone calls

 

[EricLA]

I'm with JS. I like...

• ...

 

[HuskyNan]

I hate:

• dealing with bills, tax returns, forms

Er, JS, really?

 

[JS]

Er, JS, really?

My OWN returns. And those of relatives.

Those who deal with the IRS don't necessarily do returns. I'd never try to compete with Tony.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Not me. What a dull life if we had only a single, all-consuming obsession.

I'm capable of being obsessed with all kinds of things at the same time.

I like:

• completing the last few words of the daily crossword after Mrs. JS gives up

I hate:

• serious family conflict

How does completing the crossword work out for you two? Is she thankful? Resentful? Does she claim you are showing off? I've experienced all of those at different times. Plus, I've been stumped on the puzzle sometimes.

Amen on serious family conflict!

 

[JS]

How does completing the crossword work out for you two? Is she thankful? Resentful? Does she claim you are showing off? I've experienced all of those at different times. Plus, I've been stumped on the puzzle sometimes. Amen on serious family conflict!

1. She does the Stanley Newman puzzle every day and hates having to leave something for me. I most often get something on a Friday (the puzzles get progressively harder during the week, and we don't try the Saturday Stumper) or sometimes Sunday (the puzzle is just big, so there's often something left). I always make a big deal out of using a red pen, so my completions and often corrections of her answers show up. She makes a big deal out of trying to hide the red pen.

2. I make a big deal out of thinking out loud as I solve the puzzle. She barely tolerates that, sometimes tells me to shut the hell up. Rude, IMO. She should listen.

3. Her overall demeanor is a combination of faintly sullen and "Oh, of course, I knew that."

4. She definitely thinks I'm showing off. She argues that if I'd done the whole puzzle I probably would've gotten stuck on something else that she got. I remind her that I nearly always get the remaining few words, and it's not a coincidence.

5. Like I said, she thinks I'm showing off. I say I'm engaged in an educational exercise. It's a heavy burden I bear, trying to educate, to enlighten another as to the necessary thought processes and depth of knowledge, only to be thought of as insufferable. But I bear up under it.

Mrs. JS and I have always had a friendly/competitive relationship. We may put his and hers "I told you so" inscriptions on our tombstones.

 

[cferraro04]

I remind her that I nearly always get the remaining few words, and it's not a coincidence.


JS...a master wordsmith....

 

[MilfordHusky]

1. She does the Stanley Newman puzzle every day and hates having to leave something for me. I most often get something on a Friday (the puzzles get progressively harder during the week, and we don't try the Saturday Stumper) or sometimes Sunday (the puzzle is just big, so there's often something left). I always make a big deal out of using a red pen, so my completions and often corrections of her answers show up. She makes a big deal out of trying to hide the red pen.

2. I make a big deal out of thinking out loud as I solve the puzzle. She barely tolerates that, sometimes tells me to shut the hell up. Rude, IMO. She should listen.

3. Her overall demeanor is a combination of faintly sullen and "Oh, of course, I knew that."

4. She definitely thinks I'm showing off. She argues that if I'd done the whole puzzle I probably would've gotten stuck on something else that she got. I remind her that I nearly always get the remaining few words, and it's not a coincidence.

5. Like I said, she thinks I'm showing off. I say I'm engaged in an educational exercise. It's a heavy burden I bear, trying to educate, to enlighten another as to the necessary thought processes and depth of knowledge, only to be thought of as insufferable. But I bear up under it.

Mrs. JS and I have always had a friendly/competitive relationship. We may put his and hers "I told you so" inscriptions on our tombstones.

Red pen and thinking out loud? Nothing low key about those.

On her tombstone, have you thought about leaving the last few words unfinished?

 

[~*Jen*~]

Aside from all of what's been posted, I'll add this: I'm the resident Zumba addict. I'm absolutely uncoordinated but I love the music and it just absolutely takes me to my happy place. Physically, I feel great afterwards (even if somewhat beaten up), and mentally, I end up in this post-workout euphoria. I love it.

 

[VAMike23]

It's a heavy burden I bear, trying to educate, to enlighten another as to the necessary thought processes and depth of knowledge, only to be thought of as insufferable. But I bear up under it.

lol!

 

[arty155]

...I always make a big deal out of using a red pen, so my completions and often corrections of her answers show up. She makes a big deal out of trying to hide the red pen....

- Please be careful, JS. Some say, the expansive Voo Doo cult supporting wives is omnipresent lots of places.

 

[Icebear]

- Please be careful, JS. Some say, the expansive Voo Doo cult supporting wives is omnipresent lots of places. View attachment 871 View attachment 870

Do they have ones in orange and in green?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Do they have ones in orange and in green?

If so, I want a share of the Boneyard market!

 

[Icebear]

Get in line, bud, or I'll break your window.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Get in line, bud, or I'll break your window.

Very funny!

 

[JS]

- Please be careful, JS. Some say, the expansive Voo Doo cult supporting wives is omnipresent lots of places.

Don't worry, I won't attract their attention. I have my wife thinking I'm a husband interested in animal husbandry.

At least that's what I think she means when she says "What are you doing? Playing on that Barnyard again?"

 

[Bestiarius]

I remind her that I nearly always get the remaining few words, and it's not a coincidence.


JS...a master wordsmith....

I always get the last word with my wife. Usually it's -- "Yes dear."

 

[Zorro]

1. She does the Stanley Newman puzzle every day and hates having to leave something for me. I most often get something on a Friday (the puzzles get progressively harder during the week, and we don't try the Saturday Stumper) or sometimes Sunday (the puzzle is just big, so there's often something left). I always make a big deal out of using a red pen, so my completions and often corrections of her answers show up. She makes a big deal out of trying to hide the red pen.
I think it very kind of you to help her when she falls into error. Many husbands would not be so thoughtful and considerate.
2. I make a big deal out of thinking out loud as I solve the puzzle. She barely tolerates that, sometimes tells me to shut the hell up. Rude, IMO. She should listen.
If she doesn't listen, how is she going to learn anything? But then you have undoubtedly tried to explain this to her.

3. Her overall demeanor is a combination of faintly sullen and "Oh, of course, I knew that."
Mentors often go unappreciated. In the old days, teachers were paid by their appreciative students. Many starved.

4. She definitely thinks I'm showing off. She argues that if I'd done the whole puzzle I probably would've gotten stuck on something else that she got. I remind her that I nearly always get the remaining few words, and it's not a coincidence.
One would think that this alone would establish your magisterium.

5. Like I said, she thinks I'm showing off. I say I'm engaged in an educational exercise. It's a heavy burden I bear, trying to educate, to enlighten another as to the necessary thought processes and depth of knowledge, only to be thought of as insufferable. But I bear up under it.
And a brave and sturdy lad ye'are to do so!
Mrs. JS and I have always had a friendly/competitive relationship. We may put his and hers "I told you so" inscriptions on our tombstones.

One hates to appear morbid, but perhaps if you check out first, and she never gets a puzzle finished it will teach her a valuable lesson. My hat would be off to you, if I had a hat.

 

[Fishy]

If anyone wants to interrupt JS' happy existence, just print out this thread and mail it to his wife.

His 'diverse interests' would immediately grow to include 'groveling' and 'jewelry shopping'.

 

[Zorro]

Incidentally, I have not received my June copy of The Boneyard News.Nor my May copy. Nor...come to think of it, I am well over 100 issues behind on each of the seven lifetime subscriptions that Biff induced me to purchase! What gives?

 

[Zorro]

If groveling ever gets accepted as an Olympic sport, I think I will have a shot at a medal.

 

[JS]

One hates to appear morbid, but perhaps if you check out first, and she never gets a puzzle finished it will teach her a valuable lesson.

I'll go to some lengths, for her good, to open her eyes to the value of my instruction. Checking out early is probably not one of those lengths.

My hat would be off to you, if I had a hat.

If you don't have a hat, what's that flat, black thing on your head? A number 12 Griswold cast iron skillet?