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Is there that one moment in your life when something utterly impossible, defying every odd, breathtakingly miraculous happened? A moment so jaw-dropping that it left you speechless, gasping, maybe screaming — completely undone by sheer astonishment? That unforgettable instant that still ambushes your memory out of nowhere, burned into your mind because it was simply too extraordinary to forget?

As a teenager, I went on field trips with a nature club. We'd get up early, travel to some unique wild area, and have a naturalist identify flowers, trees, and wildlife while explaining their biology, ecological niche, and natural beauty.

On one particular trip to a large wetland, our guide—who came across as a know-it-all show-off from the outset at 6:00 AM—seemed intent on impressing some girls in the group. His demeanor grew increasingly irritating as the day wore on. His specialty was birds, and he spent the morning pointing them out, especially rare ones. I kept quiet, knowing something about birds myself.

Eventually, we ended up on a barren dike with water on one side, a corn field on the other, and a small cluster of bushes between. The guide launched into a lengthy spiel about birds he'd supposedly seen in the area. Finally, I spoke up, hoping to make an impression of my own.

I pointed at the bushes and boldly announced without any evidence that there was a Yellow-breasted Chat—a rare bird I'd never seen before—in those bushes. To everyone's complete surprise, a Chat flew out, landed on a fence just 15 feet away in bright sunshine, and remained visible for about ten seconds.

I still can't explain how that happened. The odds must have been millions to one. Yellow-breasted Chats aren't found in marshes, don't perch on isolated fence lines in summer, and are rare even in ideal habitat. It still baffles me to this day—it's the closest I've ever come to experiencing something like telepathy.

Thought it would be good to have a thread of the birds you are seeing at your feeder or birdwatching, as this is spring peak migration.

With the "main sports seasons" out of the way, I've found myself some more free time and have started up a new book series: The Lightbringer Series by Brent Weeks. I'm only halfway through the first book, but it's got me locked in... excited to se where it goes.

Exciting part about this series, is that I know it is complete. I've given up hope on Rothfuss and RR Martin.

After this is done I'll likely throw in a classic or two to change it up. What's everyone else been reading?

How is there not a thread about the Empire State Building climbers today?

That was badass!! No harnesses or straps. The f ing nuts on some people!!

I just started watching their documentary on Netflix.

keep the Ames restaurant thread clean. Post Buc-ee's love here

Lets kick this off!
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Interesting article from Heartland College Sports about the Big10 and SEC wanting a $60 million sharing cap.

30 years to the day Trent Condon signed off KXNO from when Marty and Miller signed on at The Jock. At one time there were 3 sports talk stations. Remember who all had shows- Marty, Miller, Murph, Andy, Cotlar, Condon, Chris, Ross, Travis, Heather, Perrault, Jimmy B, Andy Garmin, Deace, Miller, Sean, Lucas I'm sure I missed a few.

The hosts were a mixture of Hawk fans and Cyclone fans and quite a few neutral. I think ISU benefitted greatly in exposure to Des Moines casual sports fans as most shows gave equal time and guests to Hawks and Clones

Who were your favorite hosts and shows and which ones did you refuse to listen to?

Jake Brend takes a deep dive into Iowa State's frontcourt depth for the 2026-27 season. What roles with Blake Buchanan, Dominykas Pleta, Tre Singleton and Taj Manning play? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.

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Losing a freshman before he plays a minute because of pickleball would be the most on-brand thing this program has ever done.

The timing of this tweet is highly suspicious

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Milan Momcilovic will play his senior season at Kentucky, he announces on social media.

As of now, Momcilovic will have one year of eligibility remaining, but he's likely to have two years remaining if the five-in-five rule passes. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/milan-momcilovic-commits-to-kentucky/

Has anyone else noticed a huge uptick in spam calls the past few months or is it just me? I get about 5-8 spam calls a day. Some of them are marked as potential spam and others are not. I have had a lot of calls recently asking if I had received my food card. I have been expecting some certain calls for quotes on house items so I have been answering more, but it has been really bad the past week or two. I wonder if I can find a way to bring the number down.

Need some home remedies or tried and successful options for getting dog and cat hair off couches and chairs. We’ve tried vacuuming and various products that say they remove all the hair but have yet to find something that actually does a great job.

Any ideas? Can be home remedies or products. Thanks!

As we wind down the fast food bracket on behalf of group that put it together I want to thank everyone for their participation in this.

I only know the numbers for first couple tournaments done but pretty sure voting for this fast food tournament set a record for participation.

Over 7,100 votes without a play-in involved. It makes the work put into these feel worth it so thank you.

I want to try to squeeze one more in. Pizza was next one up but feel we need a break from food.

Best Iowa towns/cities was one vote behind pizza so I'd like to go there.

Not sure how many on last committee will hold over so if any feel this is something you could lend your expertise in I would love to see new committee blood.

For this one having people pm me their list of towns from 1-64 outside of the committee might be needed more than ever.

Now let nominations begin.

Been waiting for these guys to come back to Iowa for awhile now. Got tickets this morning.

Short article in the DMR about the lost (stolen?) cannon from the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity in 1972 ish? which was used at home football games and found while dredging Lake Laverne.....anyone know the whole story behind this? It sounds like it was replaced in about 1980?? About the time we were bad for 15 +/- years... anyone have more details about this??

Today is the day Bobby Bonilla gets his annual check from the Mets for 1.2 million. He will get one until 2035. He hasn't played baseball since 2001.

I wish I could have his agent when negotiating my first contract.

Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend rank their top ten favorite Iowa State basketball players of all time. Who makes the cut? The guys discuss from Northwest Bank in Ames on a special remote edition of Williams & Blum, presented by Mechdyne.

Starting up 2029 -- Iowa just offered a 2030 recruit, so I better get 2029 up since 2030 may not be far behind. Not much here yet, but that'll probably change quickly over the next few months.

Let me know if there are any corrections needed.

Rankings:
ES -- ESPN 2029 SportsCenter NEXT - Terrific 25 -- retrieved 6/3/2026
PN -- Prospects Nation 2029 Watch List -- none yet


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Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with the entire 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason improvements, why all of the newcomers chose Iowa State and so much more in 100+ minutes of interviews. Login to view embedded media

We have some news coming out about the upcoming season of Big Brother 28!

Ross, Forrest, Bassett, Fellers, Hinson, Jeter, Honnold, etc. Discuss

I am curious what options the Big XII has for sanctioning Texas Tech regarding the Sorsby situation. Tech is threatening litigation for any potential sanctions or penalties. Do you think the conference is able to impose anything? If the conference does nothing, does that tarnish Yormark's legacy as commissioner?

Figured start a thread to show the latest in Athletic Facilities across the country.

Minnesota & Michigan just opened up new facilities.

Minnesota: $166 Million Football Facility & "Athletes Village":

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Michigan new 32,000 sq ft., $21 million Weight Room:

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