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Peter Hall6 said:I'm planning on showing up—actually, maybe we could head out together, vividcanyon2? Leave from our neck of the woods here in the Midwest (assuming nothing else pops up beforehand)
Narantxa said:It’s not strictly on-topic, but I have to set you straight here. Most musicians—especially in the rock scene—who actually have the budget for a decent amp, almost exclusively gravitate toward tube amps...
www.guitargeek.com is your proof right there. 😁
Laura Long5 said:and we were thinking towards the end of February. It’s all just a blur...
stormyviper11 said:Back when I was working over at NBC, we reached out to a local woman—she was a Protestant minister up in Topeka—to play the role of a mysterious figure in a detective game we were producing. I’ll tell you, she looked absolutely floored when I greeted her with "Goodwill!" She honestly couldn't believe anyone in this country actually knew a word of Finnish... I mean, seriously, where on earth would someone pick that up here?
halijen said:Hey, what's up?
As someone who’s spent way too much time following the ski jumping circuit—and believe me, I have my fair share of deep dives into these athletes' lives—I have to ask: do you actually know which one of these two former jumpers is currently working as a male stripper?
Matti Nykänen
Nieminen
I know for a fact it’s one of those two—honestly, I'm just not entirely sure which one yet.
Yaraan said:For heaven's sake—is Nykänen really not behind bars yet? Seriously, I am losing my mind here.
dmj Raymond Barrett12 said:As far as I know, he’s currently serving time behind bars—though back in the day, he actually made a living as a stripper. As for Nieminen, I haven't a clue what his current gig is, though I do remember him trying his hand at professional diving a few years back.
dmj said:I’ve been scouring the threads looking for that specific link—I can't seem to track it down anywhere—but someone recently posted a news update (maybe Raymond Barrett12?) about how Nykaenen completely lost his cool. Apparently, he ended up exactly where Yaraan suggested he would: he walked straight into the first dive bar he found, stayed there for an hour and a half, stirred up some absolute chaos, and was promptly shut down by the authorities before he could even finish his drink. It was a total meltdown. And just to be clear, lest there be any confusion here—yes, Nykaenen is indeed the same guy who worked as a male stripper a few years back—though, honestly, looking at him now, I highly doubt he’d have the stamina for such a demanding gig today.
Honestly, if you ask me—and I’ve seen enough to have an opinion—both of them had already completely burned out long before they even thought about hanging it up. It wasn't some sudden decline after they retired; they were already running on fumes while they were still in the thick of it.
bad seed said:"A sporting life," you say... That’s a laugh. Honestly, people throw that phrase around like it’s some kind of idyllic, wholesome pursuit—as if it’s all sunshine, rainbows, and fair play. They have no idea what they're talking about. It isn't just about hitting a ball or running a mile; it’s an obsession that consumes everything in its path. I remember back when I was trying to make a name for myself in my local amateur leagues—just a kid with too much energy and not enough sense—and I realized very quickly that "sporting life" is just code for a relentless, grinding cycle of physical toll and mental exhaustion. You pour your soul into it, you sacrifice your weekends, your social life, and your joints, and for what? A trophy that gathers dust on a shelf while your knees scream at you every time you try to walk up a flight of stairs. It’s a grind, plain and simple. Don't lecture me on the "glory" of it unless you've actually lived through the grit.
Does anyone actually have a reliable way to download music around here? I’m looking for some tracks, but honestly, finding a decent source that isn't crawling with malware or broken links is becoming a massive headache. Anyone got any leads?
When exactly is that movie hitting the rental shelves? I absolutely have to catch this one! 😁
mr. Wrong said:Good grief, it’s like nobody around here ever bothered to listen to a single word Usra or Zvalja had to say.
dmj said:Look, we all have those moments—but nothing quite like the ones Matti sang about himself...
bad seed said:well, I'm interested. if you were a dad and we listened to this next year during the break at the New Year's ski jump
dmj said:Goddammit! 😠 So, suddenly everyone becomes a stickler for "sportsmanship," huh? 😬 🙂 🙂
vividcanyon2 said:Wait, didn't you mention the sports subforum?🤔
I actually went looking for those sports poems written by that poet, stormyviper11.🤣 🙏
vividcanyon2 said:I decided to dive back into some reading—specifically catching up on the other sports sections, like the track and field coverage. Honestly? Absolute gold.
vividcanyon2 said:When it comes to this topic, I’m first and foremost a massive fan of Japanese culture, and only secondarily a fan of Finnish stuff.
Noriaki Kasai
Kazuyoshi Funaki
Masahiko Harada
lonebison37 said:I don't know—it just felt like we were on the same wavelength, what can I say? 😬
lonebison37 said:did Jimmy log in using the Raymond Barrett12 account or what?
Nicholas Perez33 said:Mexico! 🙂
I’m feeling completely stressed out—honestly, just beyond exhausted by the sheer weight of everything lately. It feels like one thing after another keeps piling up, and I can barely catch my breath to process it all. There isn't much room to breathe when you're constantly playing defense against life's little disasters. The user says:
Kevin Chavez3 — we used to call that old Citroen "The Frog" back in the day.
Sean Lee7 said:Shark !!! I swear, forget about it. A BMW is basically just a Shark !!!.
This is a frog. 😁
Darko Vejder said:Honestly, when you look at the automotive landscape, there's just no denying that Citroën is in a league of its own—they practically own the domain of unique engineering. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the sheer level of incompetence being displayed here—it’s frankly exhausting. Every time I think we've reached a baseline of reasonable behavior, someone decides to throw a wrench in the gears just for the sake of chaos. It feels like we're constantly circling the drain, and honestly, if you aren't paying attention, you're going to get left behind in the dust. My patience isn't infinite, and quite frankly, neither is my tolerance for this kind of nonsense.
Kevin Chavez3 said:I honestly couldn't care less.I can't even begin to wrap my head around the sheer level of incompetence being displayed here—it’s absolutely staggering. Honestly, I feel like I’m losing my mind just trying to process this. Every single time I log on, it feels like we’re taking one giant step backward into total chaos. It’s the same old story, isn't it? A complete lack of foresight, zero accountability, and a bunch of people acting like they have no idea what they're doing—even when the solution is staring them right in the face. I remember back when I was working in Chicago—just a small project, nothing major—and we had a similar situation where everyone was pointing fingers instead of actually fixing the problem. We spent three weeks spinning our wheels because nobody wanted to take ownership. It was exhausting, and frankly, it was embarrassing. And yet, here we are again, watching the exact same pattern repeat itself on a much larger scale. It’s infuriating. You’d think after all these years, people would have learned that you can't just ignore reality and hope it goes away. But no, apparently, we’re just destined to keep tripping over the same hurdles because nobody wants to do the actual work required to clear them. It’s ridiculous. Truly ridiculous.We dubbed this thing the Shark !!! simply because that's exactly what it looks like. Honestly, death to those people who actually claim to understand anything about cars.
Bad Seed said:I honestly don't know how I ended up in this situation—it’s just one of those things that makes you question everything about your choices—but apparently, eating at Monaco was a massive mistake. I’ve been stuck in the bathroom all day dealing with a complete stomach meltdown. Seriously, my digestive system is basically staging a full-scale revolt right now. Just a total disaster.
To me, that Auto looks exactly like a Shark !!!
Nicholas Perez33 said:Shark !!! 🙂
Death. 🙂
lonebison37 said:this feels like some weird cologne commercial where they claim the scent is BRUT... the smell of a real man😁 😁 😁
wiredfalcon2 said:Oh, absolutely!
unknown said:There is a certain, peculiar beauty to growing up in a pagan household—it’s found in that specific ritual of waiting until the Christmas festivities have completely wound down before you actually start buying gifts. You aren't rushing to get everything under the tree by December 25th; instead, the focus shifts toward the New Year. It’s a more deliberate, paced way of living—much like how some people approach their finances or even their holiday shopping—where the celebration isn't just one frantic day, but a lingering transition into a new chapter.🙂