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Big Scrub TX
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Occupation: | almost retired |
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Registered on: | 12/30/2013 |
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re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 9:53 pm
[quote]imme Shelter is possibly one of the most haunting and apocalyptic songs ever written, lots of war imagery provoked.
McCartney and Lennon were no slouches in the social commentary arena either but you're right on Jagger....his lyrics are much more raw and direct.
In that arena, though, I...
re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 9:51 pm
[quote]We can debate it. The Beatles were more experimental musically, but the Stones were always of a different cut. They were always pretty raw in terms of sound. The Stones though, put out some fantastic, if not their best work as a band from 1967 with Their Satanic Majesties Request to 1973/1974...
re: Russia full of beatiful peoples and beautiful places, no one fat like USA!
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 6:39 pm
[quote]Russia full of beatiful peoples [/quote]
And life expectancy isn't even 70 years....
re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 5:22 pm
[quote]but as a band, the Stones achieved more as a group [/quote]Is that really true? In the past 40 years, which Stones tunes are you big on? I would assume "Mixed Emotions" would have to be in there. And that one is...embarrassing.
I get the longevity as a live act and going through the motion...
re: The Blue Album is 30 years old today.
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 5:18 pm
[quote]Mykel and Carli
Susanne
Jamie [/quote]I had all those separately back in the day, didn't realize they had been added to a deluxe version. But good lord yes - those are all crushing. Especially Susanne....
re: We are trying to decide between Yellowstone and North Cascades the 2nd week of July
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 5:16 pm
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Would a week be enough time for a day in Seattle, Cascades and Mt. Rainier?[/quote]Yes.
After making my original comments and reading others, I think consensus for you is: pick a year in advance (2025 or even 2026) and really be deliberate with your Yellowstone planning.
Just do WA th...
re: The Blue Album is 30 years old today.
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 12:10 pm
Crazy. Love it so much. Also amazing how much quality followed it. Not clear at all that it's their best work.
I believe Rivers is the greatest melodic genius this side of Paul McCartney.
See you at Sonic......
re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 11:33 am
[quote]Just the Beatles 1964-1965 catalog blows any other group out of the water. [/quote]...
re: We are trying to decide between Yellowstone and North Cascades the 2nd week of July
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/10/24 at 11:31 am
[quote]The north end of Lake Chelan is about as close to Alaska scenery as you'll see in the lower 48. Looks like a fjord.[/quote]Stehekin. I was going to say - if they are up for a really cool hike, they can try to hike down from North Cascades (Rainy Pass) to Stehekin - instead of taking the boat ...
re: We are trying to decide between Yellowstone and North Cascades the 2nd week of July
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 10:17 pm
[quote]Looking at the map...is it best to break park into areas/loops and plan a day for each? [/quote]Yes.
[quote]
Would we likely be able to drive a little and then stop and explore...drive a little and stop and explore?[/quote]Yes, for sure, that's how you would be doing it. The problem is if...
re: New & improved female dominates Portland Interscholastic Girls Championship Semi-Finals
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 9:15 pm
[quote]he placed second in the 200m contest, finishing in 24.49 seconds. She was beat out by Roosevelt High School sophomore Aster Jones who finished the dash in 24.32 seconds.[/quote]...
re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 9:03 pm
[quote]all of which were atrociously recorded[/quote]meh
[quote]I have to ask which one that would be[/quote]I think you know....
re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 8:59 pm
[quote]Let It Beer says hold my be[/quote] :lol: A sub-par album with at least 3 crushing all time classics - one of them possibly being the greatest song of all time....
re: Beatles or Stones?
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 8:57 pm
[quote]Their resume is so far ahead of any other band it’s not funny. [/quote]Ahead of the Beatles? Come on....
re: New & improved female dominates Portland Interscholastic Girls Championship Semi-Finals
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 8:50 pm
The Daily Mail article says he lost the shorter race. Doesn't even have any heart.
[link=(https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13399557/trans-athlete-wins-400m-race-varsity-finals-portland.html )]LINK[/link]...
re: Just diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 8:41 pm
[quote]2 weeks in with just better eating habits and exercise and I’m down 10 pounds. I feel great, and I’m almost down to 200 lbs (202.4 this morning). I still have around 5 months before labs get taken again, but I’m looking forward to seeing how that goes. [/quote]Great to hear, man. The good new...
re: credit bubble vs house prices
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 8:18 pm
[quote]Granted, it's not a massive drop but it's a drop happening as inflation is rising,[/quote] :confused: I mean, housing prices have come down modestly in a lot of areas, that's to be expected. And inflation has not been rising - it's been falling.
[quote]CREs though? CRE foreclosures began a...
re: We are trying to decide between Yellowstone and North Cascades the 2nd week of July
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 8:16 pm
[quote]
Does this apply to the whole park or will there be areas that will be less crowded to just get out and do some light exploring/sightseeing?[/quote]In my experience, the problem is how crowded the roads get. It's basically a loop and it can take hours to get from one major area to another, e...
re: We are trying to decide between Yellowstone and North Cascades the 2nd week of July
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 5:26 pm
[quote]Planning on going July 7 - 13 this year.
6 people total - kids ages 20/18/15/11
Have been looking at flying in to Bozeman for Yellowstone and staying in West Yellowstone or flying to Seattle and staying around Mazama for Cascades.
Looking for advice.
So far we have been to Everglade...
re: ‘Seriously Underwater’ Home Mortgages Tick Up Across the US
Posted by Big Scrub TX on 5/9/24 at 1:21 pm
[quote]No, nor did I say that a recession necessarily means lower house prices.
In this instance, it may but it's going to depend on how things play out. If the consumer debt bubble pops, if Unemployment goes too high for too long, etc. [/quote]You said "these statistics would quickly increase" i...
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