Recent content by Rickybaby

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    2012 Toyota Camry

    I drove a 12 Camry Hybrid about a month ago and was very impressed too. Did not handle or drive like a hybrid. Drives like a moderately powered V6 yet averages 40 MPG -> that is 40 MPG city and 40 MPG highway.
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    *****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

    Assuming MHver3's info is correct, there is one thing that is glaring: If ND joins as 13 the 14th invite will NOT be Louisville as ND will want one of their natural rivals like GT or Pitt. If true, I'm kinda disappointed cause was looking forward to Louisville for their basketball. Maybe that...
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    A letter to the neighbors

    Where were you when I needed you ??? :spinny::spinny:
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    A letter to the neighbors

    That was pretty funny but a little too close to home. Years ago while living in KC I had a neighbor who thought it was his god given right to let his 2 dogs bark 18 hours a day. I when confronted him over it his answer was almost verbatim what was in that email ... must be my problem cause the...
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    Charities - Central Iowa

    I worked on a project for Habitat for Humanity a year or so ago. There is a central Iowa branch that is very popular (Building Homes, Transforming Neighborhoods, Changing Lives - Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity). They have a "reuse" store where people can buy refurbished materials for...
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    ever closer

    I was wondering the same thing. With conference expansion ... likely more in-conference games and raising the bar to 7 wins for a bowl game ... how long until we stop playing Iowa. At this point, I can't say that I would miss it. How important is playing UI to our long term future anymore...
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    *****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

    At this point it looks like FSU and Clemson to get back to 12. The 10 billion dollar question is what would ND need in order to commit to a conference affiliation. One of its natural rivals like Pitt or GT? If that's what it takes then they get the invite.
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    *****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

    Yes sir, that would be pretty awesome !
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    *****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

    Do you really think UNC, Virgina, or Maryland will bolt on the ACC? I don't. There have been rumors of GA Tech and VA Tech involved in the realignment discussions and think those are far more likely. My comment was based on my perception (right or wrong) that Pitt is a far more natural and...
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    *****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

    I'm not against Pitt joining and would be pretty awesome if it was the nail that brought ND into the fold. How about 16 with the following adds: FSU, Clemson, Miami, Lousiville, Pitt, ND. Damn, now that would be the first SUPER conference.
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    After this years NBA Draft

    Nice analysis ... but gotta question the validity of the stats. Iowa has 15 yrs in the top 25 in attendance? You gotta be shittin me. That place is a morgue compared to Hilton !
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    *****The Super, Mega, Huge Big 12 Expansion Thread*****

    I'm not sure that FSU or Clemson would bail if they joined the B12 or SEC offered later. I think the deal would be structured that it would be awful hard to leave. Didn't they just extend the Rights to 13 years ???
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    "The Bishop" Mail Bomber Found Guilty

    Conspiracy? You betcha.
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    Things to do in Des Moines for one night?

    Sat is May the 5th - known as Cinco de Mayo - Valley Junction in WDM is usually hopping !
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    Professor wants to meet me personally...

    Wheres dis paper. I want read.