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Funny this was brought back up, as I just got back from my first appointment with Dr. Riemenschneider. He's the "No scalpel, no needle" guy that was recommended earlier in t he thread. Not much of a personality, but I'm all for less pain and discomfort, which this version has. I scheduled the real thing and will post up later how it went... :nod:

Also don't forget, there are teams that need to hit the Cap Floor right now. If they need salary, that is a possibility as well. However, there are no other goalies in the CBJ pipeline that can play in the NHL right now. No, not even Allen York. So one would have to come back this way or a UFA signing and that's pretty slim right now.

This isn't a super bad deal. I mean, Howson's hands were tied. Nash had a list of teams he wanted to play for and of those, only a couple of them had the assets / cap room to pull it off. The Rangers have always been the obvious choice. Sooner or later Howson had to give in and while yeah, he should have taken that deal at the Trade Deadline, this still isn't a bad deal. Two Top 6 forwards (yes, they had down years last year, but I still think they are Top 6 as I watch the Rangers a lot), one of the best D prospects not playing in the NHL, and another 1st round pick. The Jackets now have three in next year's draft, which is supposed to be very deep. Think 2003 all over again. That should mean either three very good prospects or package one or some or all of them up into legit star players. Howson's goal all along was two NHL ready forwards, a pick, and a prospect. That's exactly what he got. Of course the two guys he got that are NHL ready aren't stars and are coming off down years. They now boast a very average Top 6, but at least it's a Top 6. Unfortunately, the Jackets have to look long term. Think "rebuild" yet again. Highly doubtful they can be competitive this coming year, but take those draft picks, hopefully one or both of those goalies they just drafted, Murray, Johnson, Johansen, and in a few years, be very competitive. I've said this before, I'll say it again: The best thing they could do this next year is finish last again and draft Nathan McKimmon. There's not much else they can do at this point but go for that. And hope the fans stick around, of course...

FYI, Southwest does not show up in a Kayak.com search. You have to search their site... :nod:

Dude, seriously? Come on. Everyone knows you need at least 3 for a train...

Down 93 pounds so far: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/534727_4251885064941_226001369_n.jpg

Awesome responses everyone, thanks so much...

Fuck no, I'll go next weekend when it's not as crowded and overrun with fan boys... :nod:

For rental, in the $1200 range. When he buys in a year or so, $250K+.

And can tell me about the neighborhood off of Huber Village Blvd., over by the Kohl's there? My brother and his wife are looking to move to Columbus and want to rent a small, cheap house before buying something and he had me look at a house (just a drive by) in this area today. It didn't look too bad, better than say the southern part of Westerville, below 270. But not nearly as nice as the northern area. Anyone live there or tell me if it's a decent place to live for a year?

I do the budget thing, so mine is always the same: $240. My house is 2200 square feet, 2 stories and all electric. I live far enough out that there are no gas lines there...

Very touristy, very WT. Without a doubt, the aquarium is the best part... :nod:

I rarely watch any vids posted in this thread, but clicked on this one because you said it was NWS and now I'm like "WTF did I just watch?!"

Yeah, I think four teams is a start, but eight would be much better. Still, this is better than the BCS, but they should have used the BCS rankings to get those top four... :nod:

I just realized yesterday that 103.9 is now some sort of news channel, so no more music there...

InBeforeJoeBitchesAboutRadio Best station to me, easily, is 98.9 Jack FM. Hardly any commercials, wide range of music. Then for me (in no particular order) it's 96.3, 99.7, 105.7, 103.9, 106.7. :nod:

So far I've done Hanauma Bay (saw a white tip reef shark and about 5 sea turtles snorkeling!), Lanikai Beach (just south of where my friend lives, crazy soft sand!) Waimea Bay (cool to see, but wrong time of year for big waves) the lava tube lookout (got some great pics), and Turtle Beach (saw three sunning themselves and a seal!). Having a great time, got to my beach house yesterday on Sunset Beach: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/181152_4145194877753_745149024_n.jpg

I got laid on the plane...

If there's one thing I can guarantee, it's that this won't happen...

They are for sure, however Niagara Falls doesn't have the weather, beaches, snorkeling, etc...

I loved Aruba. It's a "desert island" though, not a "tropical island" like Hawaii and most of the Caribbean is. I spend probably 90% of my time in the water, so I'll be doing much of the same on this vacation. The wife and I were thinking of going back to Aruba next year, as it's just far closer, cheaper, and has casinos to gamble in...

I've got nice fins and a mask for the snorkeling. I did this in Aruba four years ago as well... :nod:

Me and the wife are leaving tomorrow morning for Oahu for the next 10 days. Staying with a friend of mine who I was in the Air Force with for the first three days, then renting a house on the North Shore with my brother and his wife for the next seven days. Gonna do the Hawaii Shark Encounters, do some snorkeling, surfing, boogie boarding, and Pearl Harbor while I'm there. Should be a good time, as I've never been, but hear good things...

This is exactly my thoughts. I don't give two shit about basketball, couldn't care less. However seeing Lebron James and the Miami Heat lose out always makes me, and a lot of people in Ohio, happy. So fuck him...

That's awesome, but not everyone would get that...