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StTiger
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I have started to make it a point to read one typical "assigned in highschool" book a year. I was dumb and would avoid reading them because I was told to read it, but I try to fit in a classic every year
This year is Frankenstein. Never read it. Only reference is the movies.
Not a single movie is like the book and that has me saying wtf
Because I was expecting Igor, a moaning monster, and a mad scientist. But no Igor, it's an articulate monster that is self aware, and an obsessive scientist that was immediately freaked out by what he did and didn't see it for two years
No manic screaming "it's alive!"
But that is on me in the end
This year is Frankenstein. Never read it. Only reference is the movies.
Not a single movie is like the book and that has me saying wtf
Because I was expecting Igor, a moaning monster, and a mad scientist. But no Igor, it's an articulate monster that is self aware, and an obsessive scientist that was immediately freaked out by what he did and didn't see it for two years
No manic screaming "it's alive!"
But that is on me in the end
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But in a busy parking lot, you are making other people wait while you carefully back into spot. Rude as sh*t. I find that it is more generational, rather than race.
By that logic, you don't have to wait for someone to back out of a spot when leaving.
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I see that the audio books are highly recommended. I spend a lot of time in my truck, so I might just audio book the rest of these.
I may be crazy, but I do both. I much prefer owning and holding a book, but the audiobooks are so entertaining in a different way.
I read first, then I'll listen to the audiobook while I work or something and end up catching a lot I glossed over or missed on the initial read
Same as watching the TV show after reading in my mind, but I have time to read so there is that
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The one with the mouse? I loved that epilogue, my favorite one so far.
The hamster was the Backstage of the Pineapple Cabaret
The epilogue was with the Null bounty hunter on the surface. I was just surprised. I figured the one found would show up eventually, but not by who
As for burnout, I am forcing myself to read something completely different in between no matter how much I want to move right on. I'm about to read Dracula or something. I was switching to Reacher, but I don't have a copy of book 6 at home. Might go check the library
I just finished book 4. Wtf was that epilogue?
And the Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret was beyond unhinged. I wish we got those on audiobook too but I enjoy the other add ones they do for that audio
And the Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret was beyond unhinged. I wish we got those on audiobook too but I enjoy the other add ones they do for that audio
re: Dungeon crawler carl
Posted by StTiger on 2/2/26 at 11:14 am to boxcarbarney
According to this interview
Initial plan was 10 books, but it is not set in stone
Initial plan was 10 books, but it is not set in stone
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Nothing is set in stone, but I am envisioning 10 books total. I just published #6, and I know #7 is gonna be a chonker.
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Yeah just saw a statement from him. Quite a contrast from a few other writers.
“After a full month of 10-15 hour days, with six minutes to spare, I have delivered Dungeon Crawler Carl, book 8, A Parade of Horribles to my editor at Ace Penguin Random House.
*MY* final version stands at 192K words. My first draft ended up at 230K. I suspect the published version will be leaner, especially since I told them 175.
If you've messaged/emailed me in the past two weeks, I will eventually get back to you, but probably not tomorrow.
Work on Dungeon Crawler Carl book 9 will begin immediately
Quickly becoming one of my favorite authors
Extreme contrast to so many fantasy authors especially Grrm, Rothfuss, and Lynch (Lynch is different than the other two, iirc, his issues were more mental than laziness)
About to finish book 4 and I have 4-6 on audible ready to go after I finish the hard copies.
Book 5 is on the way
I am hooked and will have to pre-order book 8
I was never an audiobook person. Only listened to one and it was Elijah Wood reading the unedited version of Huck Finn. Just me being weird and losing focus and missing 10 minutes, but I am finding I can keep attention with these and often pick up on something I glossed over in my initial read through
Also I saw starting Book 5 or 6, that Jeff Hayes isn't the only voice. Travis Baldree (author of Legends and Lattes, a low-stakes fantasy series) and audiobook voice actor, joins him and even Patrick Warburton joins in book...6
Book 5 is on the way
I am hooked and will have to pre-order book 8
I was never an audiobook person. Only listened to one and it was Elijah Wood reading the unedited version of Huck Finn. Just me being weird and losing focus and missing 10 minutes, but I am finding I can keep attention with these and often pick up on something I glossed over in my initial read through
Also I saw starting Book 5 or 6, that Jeff Hayes isn't the only voice. Travis Baldree (author of Legends and Lattes, a low-stakes fantasy series) and audiobook voice actor, joins him and even Patrick Warburton joins in book...6
re: LSU Alum/TD Poster Opening a Nola/Cajun Restaurant in Liverpool in June update 7 pg 16
Posted by StTiger on 1/24/26 at 1:34 pm to BamaCoaster
Hopefully Adam (Beardmeatsfood) gets wind of it soon and will attempt the challenge
Holy jumbled mess, batman. They certainly said something
Can't practice in spring anyway, but I'm sure he's on campus at least
re: Current Seaton narrative
Posted by StTiger on 1/22/26 at 7:34 am to PenguinNinja
Regardless, if he ends up at Oregon, it will be narrative will be the Uncle got his bag and ignored his "client's" wishes for his own gain
I just want a kid to choose LSU despite their uncle/mom/dad/cousin/brother in their ear trying to move them somewhere else
I'm sure it has happened before, but I don't remember any
I just want a kid to choose LSU despite their uncle/mom/dad/cousin/brother in their ear trying to move them somewhere else
I'm sure it has happened before, but I don't remember any
re: Any word on Seaton??
Posted by StTiger on 1/21/26 at 4:10 pm to Juan Betanzos
According to Moscona just now, LSU wants Seaton. Seaton wants LSU.
Uncle is the hold up
Uncle is the hold up
re: I am curious about the tax status of the paid progressive protestors and those who hire?
Posted by StTiger on 1/21/26 at 8:46 am to Cell of Awareness
One, poli board
Two, income tax reviews are usually a few years behind, as in, they are probably on 2023 right now
Three, if you have specific people with specific dollar amount, report it
Four, how much are we talking? What if their total income is less than 3k?
Five, don't be a narc (or see 3, there is also a reward for reporting tax fraud/misconduct that is then collected)
Two, income tax reviews are usually a few years behind, as in, they are probably on 2023 right now
Three, if you have specific people with specific dollar amount, report it
Four, how much are we talking? What if their total income is less than 3k?
Five, don't be a narc (or see 3, there is also a reward for reporting tax fraud/misconduct that is then collected)
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There are two accelerated spring semesters, the later of the two is shown below and you can restister as late as March 20th I think.
Enrolling in the university date and course add/drop date are different
You enroll first (supposedly deadline today) and then you register your courses and you have until the 22nd or so to add or drop a course for the regular spring semester
It is an "algorithm" based on how much the team improved over last year based on transfers in and out
So a shite team like Are-can-sis that was shite, and be highly rated because they improved themselves a greater amount than a more talented team like LSU did
Arkansas went from 50 to 65, 15 jump, but lsu only went from 85 to 90
That is how I understood it and it could be 100% wrong
So a shite team like Are-can-sis that was shite, and be highly rated because they improved themselves a greater amount than a more talented team like LSU did
Arkansas went from 50 to 65, 15 jump, but lsu only went from 85 to 90
That is how I understood it and it could be 100% wrong
I just finished book 2 on audio and now I have to get an audible subscription to get the rest
Luckily there is a free trial for 3 months
Edit: Not free. $0.99 a month for 3 months
Luckily there is a free trial for 3 months
Edit: Not free. $0.99 a month for 3 months
I think he could fit the bill. Supposedly 6'5" too.
Ritchson would be good and to be honest, if they are within 15 years, they can make the actors look late 20s, based on how many 25+ yo they cast as highschool kids
I just don't want someone like Glen Powell (don't dislike him, just don't like him for Carl) or even Seth McFarland trying to take it himself. He'd be a good Mordecai if Danny Devito refused
re: Dungeon crawler carl
Posted by StTiger on 1/14/26 at 9:12 pm to white perch
Who would y'all cast as Carl?
The audiobook Carl sounds like Patrick Warburton and his son sounds just like him and is not too far past 30
Seth McFarland does well with the nerdy stuff, so hoping he won't try to force a big name that doesn't really fit
Finished #3. Kept my word and switched back to Reacher, but #4 is on the shelf and next in line
On track to be caught up just as #8 comes out
The audiobook Carl sounds like Patrick Warburton and his son sounds just like him and is not too far past 30
Seth McFarland does well with the nerdy stuff, so hoping he won't try to force a big name that doesn't really fit
Finished #3. Kept my word and switched back to Reacher, but #4 is on the shelf and next in line
On track to be caught up just as #8 comes out
2 chapters and the epilogue to go on book 3
I get the physical copy so I have the "backstage at the pineapple cabaret"
I also decided to try out the audiobooks since I have some long drives ahead
Usually have trouble paying attention, but it is great voice acting
Right now I'm switching between DCC and Reacher
Getting my page count up quick this year I guess
I get the physical copy so I have the "backstage at the pineapple cabaret"
I also decided to try out the audiobooks since I have some long drives ahead
Usually have trouble paying attention, but it is great voice acting
Right now I'm switching between DCC and Reacher
Getting my page count up quick this year I guess
re: Dylan Raiola
Posted by StTiger on 1/9/26 at 8:36 am to Brian Wilson
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He tries too hard to be Kermit the Frog and tries to gaslight everyone into thinking he's not. You gotta question his mental state and decision making.
Just quoting so people see the reason I'd personally not want him. It's also one of several hundred reasons why I don't get paid millions to coach LSU, but as a fan, I don't like the real kermit in KC and it's just weird the things he does to copy him. If he's not done copying Mahomes, I'm sure he'll have a super annoying girlfriend and little brother soon
Sad baseball didn't work out for him
re: Dungeon crawler carl
Posted by StTiger on 1/6/26 at 3:52 pm to boxcarbarney
I'm really early in book 3.
I'm going to accept the author's note at the beginning of my copy that says
And there is a map at the end, but I haven't looked at it yet.
I will try to take his advice and just ignore the stations
I'm going to accept the author's note at the beginning of my copy that says
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You, the super-awesome reader, do not need to understand the floor's intricacies in order to understand or fully enjoy what is happening. Platform names and numbers and colors are gonna be flying by. It's okay not to remember them. It only becomes important at the end.
And there is a map at the end, but I haven't looked at it yet.
I will try to take his advice and just ignore the stations
I bought the first book last year because of this thread. But I held on to it until the end of the year when I finally decided to give it a try
And thanks, now, I have to buy all of them
Finished 2025 with Doomsday Scenario and Anarchist Cookbook is arriving tomorrow and will start it after I finish my current read
At this pace, I'll probably finish #7 right before #8 comes out
And thanks, now, I have to buy all of them
Finished 2025 with Doomsday Scenario and Anarchist Cookbook is arriving tomorrow and will start it after I finish my current read
At this pace, I'll probably finish #7 right before #8 comes out
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The older I get the more I realize the "forced to read in high school" books are usually gems and looking back I wish I appreciated them more at the time
I was one of those stupid, or it feels stupid now, but if I was told to read it, it would be a struggle or I wouldn't.
It'll be between Hemingway, Remarque, or maybe Treasure Island
30 in 2025
18 is the goal in 2026
Just want to start out a little lower and hopefully don't get stuck on a slow read
Planning a couple of Re-reads with The Hobbit and A Walk in the Woods
Other than that, starting with Jack Reacher #4 Running Blind. Many list have this rated as a middle of the pack in the Reacher series, but I'm 300 pages in on day 2, which is big for me. Will likely read a few this year
I also need to pick out my "classic forced to read in high school" book for the year. Last year was The Great Gatsby. Maybe Hemingway this year
Completely forgot the add that I read the first two Dungeon Crawler Carl's last year because of this board and I'm hooked. 2026 may be the year of alternating between Reacher and Carl
1. Running Blind - Lee Child
18 is the goal in 2026
Just want to start out a little lower and hopefully don't get stuck on a slow read
Planning a couple of Re-reads with The Hobbit and A Walk in the Woods
Other than that, starting with Jack Reacher #4 Running Blind. Many list have this rated as a middle of the pack in the Reacher series, but I'm 300 pages in on day 2, which is big for me. Will likely read a few this year
I also need to pick out my "classic forced to read in high school" book for the year. Last year was The Great Gatsby. Maybe Hemingway this year
Completely forgot the add that I read the first two Dungeon Crawler Carl's last year because of this board and I'm hooked. 2026 may be the year of alternating between Reacher and Carl
1. Running Blind - Lee Child
I'm not joking
Ben Hogan's "Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf"
Not a swing stick or any other thing like that, but I went from the the nastiest slice you'll see, like boomerang bad two fairways over (was it caddyshack 2?), to playable
Ben Hogan's "Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf"
Not a swing stick or any other thing like that, but I went from the the nastiest slice you'll see, like boomerang bad two fairways over (was it caddyshack 2?), to playable
re: Murphy,Sam and Jodi radio morning show
Posted by StTiger on 12/16/25 at 10:01 am to I-59 Tiger
Murphy and Jodi are married.
Jodi does most of the talking
They've been on for a long time
Just easy morning listening if you don't want sports radio and avoid politics
Way better than the over the top ktdy in Lafayette which you don't get anyway.
Jodi does most of the talking
They've been on for a long time
Just easy morning listening if you don't want sports radio and avoid politics
Way better than the over the top ktdy in Lafayette which you don't get anyway.
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Kiffin is the only coach officially on staff for 2026. Is your contention that LSU will have no signees today?
Didn’t think so.
ETA: We have a WR and OL officially in before 8:00 am with no announcement on OL coach or WR coach. How is this possible?
Because the Edna Karr kid said as much, that he wants to take the time to see how it all shakes out? What kind of "gotcha" did you think you had?
My point remains and that was the twitter story about frank that idiots are now bringing to tRant is false, but idiots will keep making new threads
And some kids are taking a month to see how things play out
re: If a coach at lsu is thinking he will hold lsu hostage then so be it. Kick rocks.
Posted by StTiger on 12/3/25 at 6:59 am to tWatsonTiger
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Rumors of Frank Wilson doing some shady things to keep his job. Please take these words with a grain of salt as it could be total crap but this is floating on the message boards.
It is completely made up bullshite on twitter by someone looking for engagement. Stop giving it to them and stop moving the story further
Frank has not and will not hold recruits hostage
Kids are simply waiting an extra month until their own position coaches are known
re: Jeff Landry Appreciation Thread
Posted by StTiger on 11/30/25 at 1:05 pm to tenderfoot tigah
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Landry is doing a damn good job when compared to shutdown Edwards.
Ended coastline projects because they were "too expensive" even though it was federal and oil spill funded. It was a backroom deal with nungesser so he wouldn't run for gov
Butts in talking about state spending constantly on stuff that isn't even state money (LSU athletics and above)
Regularly filed lawsuits as AG against the state and losing wasting more time and money
More worried about GOP higher-ups noticing him over doing right by LA
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