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Nole Man
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The handover to France was stunning. Marine Chagnon’s performance of "La Marseillaise" was easily the highlight of the night.
It's going to be a long four years, but at least we have the Summer Games to bridge the gap soon.
A special part of any Olympics is watching the medal ceremonies (we didn't get much of that this year, which was a shame). Brings shivers down your spine to see American Athletes up on the podium with the National Anthem playing and the flags being raised.
I also kind of get "geeked out" listening to other anthems. Her performance of La Marseillaise was powerful and almost brought tears to your eyes. I surprisingly couldn't find any separate videos of that save this one on Facebook. One of my favorites.
Others I like:
Italy -Fratelli d'Italia
Germany (Maybe My Favorite) - Deutschland Uber Alles
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re: Anyone Been to Iceland??
Posted by Nole Man on 2/23/26 at 12:33 pm to LemmyLives
I get it's expensive there. August is Iceland’s #1 peak month — highest demand, best weather, festivals, cruise traffic.
We stayed at the Hotel Borg.
An older, iconic hotel in a centrally located area. Standard Room:
$350–$450 per night range in August. Recall seeing cheaper options when we searched.
Think $200-$300/night would be the best you'd normally find that time of year.
Booking.com
We stayed at the Hotel Borg.
An older, iconic hotel in a centrally located area. Standard Room:
$350–$450 per night range in August. Recall seeing cheaper options when we searched.
Think $200-$300/night would be the best you'd normally find that time of year.
Booking.com
I traveled in September on a Viking cruise that started in Norway and ended in Iceland. Iceland was impressive — lots of waterfalls, geysers, and hot pools. Icelandair also has affordable direct flights from Nashville, which makes it an easy trip. It can be expensive, but friends have saved money by staying in Airbnbs, renting a car, and buying groceries instead of eating out. Based on our experience and what other travelers shared, there are a few solid recommendations. In Seydisfjordur, there’s a simple walk to a nearby waterfall that works for most activity levels. In Akureyri, the “Northern Iceland’s Natural Treasures” and “Diamonds of the North” tours are popular, but expect long bus rides. Isafjordur has great scenery, and glacier tours from Djupivogur get strong reviews; some people also recommend kayaking at the glacier lagoon if it’s available.
In Reykjavík, the Golden Circle is worth doing, and Sky Lagoon is a good option if you want something easier and less crowded than Blue Lagoon. You can use tap-to-pay almost everywhere, including public restrooms. Food is pricey, so gas-station cafés and grocery stores help keep costs down. If you rent a car, fuel is expensive. Overall, Iceland is easy to manage at different activity levels and offers a lot to see without overcomplicating the trip.
Selected Photos From Recent Iceland Trip!
In Reykjavík, the Golden Circle is worth doing, and Sky Lagoon is a good option if you want something easier and less crowded than Blue Lagoon. You can use tap-to-pay almost everywhere, including public restrooms. Food is pricey, so gas-station cafés and grocery stores help keep costs down. If you rent a car, fuel is expensive. Overall, Iceland is easy to manage at different activity levels and offers a lot to see without overcomplicating the trip.
Selected Photos From Recent Iceland Trip!
Closing Ceremony
Posted by Nole Man on 2/22/26 at 8:08 pm
The joy. The smiling faces. The costumes. The Italian Anthem. The ancient stadium setting. The parade of athletes coming in as a group. The outfits of the athletes. The French national anthem “La Marseillaise” sung by mezzo-soprano Marine Chagnon during the official handover segment as France takes over hosting the next Games.
Magical. Two unforgettable weeks! Then all gone. Having to wait 4 more years.
Real men cry during closing ceremonies!
Magical. Two unforgettable weeks! Then all gone. Having to wait 4 more years.
Real men cry during closing ceremonies!
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We were aware of that when we visited. The median accepted SAT score is 1500. Hers is 1560. She has another year to improve that. And they are test optional. She will graduate with 15 AP classes and 2 dual enrollment classes. I really wish you wouldn’t have come at me like that. What do i have against Vanderbilt? Can you not read between the lines?
We may go back and look at Belmont. Probably not. Thank you to all who helped.
Belmont is a good school. Could be a good overall choice.
If the goal is a small school?
FYI, maybe take a look at Furman? I went there many years ago for a year then transferred to Tulane. Much has changed these days and some friends in the area had sent their kids there.
Flagler in St. Augustine.
Emory in GA?
re: Four year old allegedly hit by alcohol bottle from Zulu float
Posted by Nole Man on 2/18/26 at 12:51 pm to HenryParsons
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I’m not gonna turn this into a poli board discussion. The Vanderbilt ship has sailed and subsequently sunk.
I'd love to hear your experiences for the trip, good and not so good. Opinions of the school choices?
Remember taking our kids around to look at colleges. It's an exciting and stressful experience!
PS: My "post experience" suggestion: Have them go to as cheap a school as you/they can afford for undergrad until they get their feet wet, know what they want etc. If they progress over time in that direction, consider helping with grad school later on once they get a sense of direction. Them "finding themselves" to the tune of $30-$60k/year ain't fun! For you at least. :cheers:
re: Official Rooting Against Canada in All-Events Thread
Posted by Nole Man on 2/16/26 at 1:00 pm to UncleLester
In memory of one of the greatest movie sequences ever.
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If tweet fails to load, click here.You should be the first to reach out and welcome them. We've all been in similar situations and were nervous about everything. Knowing you have nice neighbors is a big relief.
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First night out she got on stage at ACME feed sack for one song with the house band then did 3 songs at the singer songwriter at commodore grille using someone else’s guitar.
That's great! I love Acme. Good start.
Some other thoughts.
Lunch/Dinner at Sixty Vines. Located in the heart of Nashville atop Assembly Food Hall at Fifth and Broadway Street.
Pin Mechanical off 12th is an interesting place to go for bowling, arcade kind of experience. Go before 8pm I believe.
Mystique RO
American Skeleton
American Skeleton
River Radamus
American Downhill Skier
American Downhill Skier
All Name Team
Posted by Nole Man on 2/12/26 at 10:48 pm
Man, some of the names of these competitors! Part of the fun!
This thread will document some of the greats!!
Upvote means you think it’s one of the greats. Downvote means you’ve seen better in the Olympics. Post yours as well. Let’s get this going! Highest number of up votes throughout the Olympics wins it!!
I’ll start…
Joep Wennemars
Dutch speed skater
This thread will document some of the greats!!
Upvote means you think it’s one of the greats. Downvote means you’ve seen better in the Olympics. Post yours as well. Let’s get this going! Highest number of up votes throughout the Olympics wins it!!
I’ll start…
Joep Wennemars
Dutch speed skater
Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics
Posted by Nole Man on 2/12/26 at 8:18 am
over helmet honoring war dead.
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified after refusing to remove a “Memory Helmet” honoring Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war.
The IOC said the helmet violated Rule 50, which bans political statements at Olympic events, and told him he could only compete if he switched to a plain helmet or wore a black armband instead.
Heraskevych said the helmet wasn’t political and that he wouldn’t “betray” the people he was honoring. Ukraine’s government and President Zelenskyy criticized the IOC’s decision, calling it a shameful moment. Heraskevych plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Translated from Ukrainian
I propose to end this scandal.
I never wanted a scandal with the IOC, and I did not create it. The IOC created it with its interpretation of the rules, which many view as discriminatory.
Although the IOC's actions have made it possible to loudly speak about Ukrainian athletes who have been killed, at the same time the very fact of the scandal distracts a tremendous amount of attention away from the competitions themselves and from the athletes participating in them. Therefore, I once again propose to end the scandal.
I request:
1. Lift the ban on the use of the “Memory Helmet”.
2. Apologize for the pressure that has been put on me over the past few days.
3. As a sign of solidarity with Ukrainian sport, provide electric generators for Ukrainian sports facilities that are suffering from daily shellings.
I very much hope for a response before the start of the skeleton competitions.
Let the man skeleton.
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified after refusing to remove a “Memory Helmet” honoring Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war.
The IOC said the helmet violated Rule 50, which bans political statements at Olympic events, and told him he could only compete if he switched to a plain helmet or wore a black armband instead.
Heraskevych said the helmet wasn’t political and that he wouldn’t “betray” the people he was honoring. Ukraine’s government and President Zelenskyy criticized the IOC’s decision, calling it a shameful moment. Heraskevych plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Translated from Ukrainian
I propose to end this scandal.
I never wanted a scandal with the IOC, and I did not create it. The IOC created it with its interpretation of the rules, which many view as discriminatory.
Although the IOC's actions have made it possible to loudly speak about Ukrainian athletes who have been killed, at the same time the very fact of the scandal distracts a tremendous amount of attention away from the competitions themselves and from the athletes participating in them. Therefore, I once again propose to end the scandal.
I request:
1. Lift the ban on the use of the “Memory Helmet”.
2. Apologize for the pressure that has been put on me over the past few days.
3. As a sign of solidarity with Ukrainian sport, provide electric generators for Ukrainian sports facilities that are suffering from daily shellings.
I very much hope for a response before the start of the skeleton competitions.
Let the man skeleton.
Good it's two weeks after SnowMageddon. Good call! :cheers:
First: Most Broadway bars are 21+ after 6 PM. Before 6 PM, many allow all ages as long as a parent is present. Restaurants with live music are almost always all-ages. They don’t ID unless you order alcohol.
Second: Daughter went to Belmont. Great school. Think you'd want the vibe around campus so you could see what it's like going to school in that part of town.
My thoughts:
Bluebird Café does allow all ages for the early shows, but seating is extremely limited. The Listening Room Café is usually all-ages for their songwriter rounds. Over by Vanderbilt, the Commodore Grille has nightly rounds that draw a lot of Belmont and Vandy students, and it’s open to everyone.
Broadway works earlier in the day if the goal is just to hear music and get a feel for the atmosphere. For the real songwriter side of Nashville, Hillsboro Village, 12 South, and Music Row are the places to go — coffee shops full of writers, publishing houses, recording studios, and the neighborhoods where young musicians actually live and work. RCA Studio B is a solid all-ages tour if someone wants to understand the history behind the town. Belmont and Vanderbilt students also play real songwriter rounds at places like Commodore Grille, The Well Coffeehouse, and Café Coco, which gives a good look at how young writers break in.
For a balanced visit: Broadway before 6 PM, Assembly Food Hall for all-ages live music, Hillsboro Village and the Belmont area in the morning, a walk through 12 South, RCA Studio B in the afternoon, and The Listening Room or Commodore Grille in the evening. It’s a good mix of the performance side and the songwriter world that makes Nashville what it is.
Links:
Tootsies (Before 6pm)
Blue Bird Cafe (Note: This Is In Green Hills)
Commodore Grill
The Listening Room
Assembly Food Hall
First: Most Broadway bars are 21+ after 6 PM. Before 6 PM, many allow all ages as long as a parent is present. Restaurants with live music are almost always all-ages. They don’t ID unless you order alcohol.
Second: Daughter went to Belmont. Great school. Think you'd want the vibe around campus so you could see what it's like going to school in that part of town.
My thoughts:
Bluebird Café does allow all ages for the early shows, but seating is extremely limited. The Listening Room Café is usually all-ages for their songwriter rounds. Over by Vanderbilt, the Commodore Grille has nightly rounds that draw a lot of Belmont and Vandy students, and it’s open to everyone.
Broadway works earlier in the day if the goal is just to hear music and get a feel for the atmosphere. For the real songwriter side of Nashville, Hillsboro Village, 12 South, and Music Row are the places to go — coffee shops full of writers, publishing houses, recording studios, and the neighborhoods where young musicians actually live and work. RCA Studio B is a solid all-ages tour if someone wants to understand the history behind the town. Belmont and Vanderbilt students also play real songwriter rounds at places like Commodore Grille, The Well Coffeehouse, and Café Coco, which gives a good look at how young writers break in.
For a balanced visit: Broadway before 6 PM, Assembly Food Hall for all-ages live music, Hillsboro Village and the Belmont area in the morning, a walk through 12 South, RCA Studio B in the afternoon, and The Listening Room or Commodore Grille in the evening. It’s a good mix of the performance side and the songwriter world that makes Nashville what it is.
Links:
Tootsies (Before 6pm)
Blue Bird Cafe (Note: This Is In Green Hills)
Commodore Grill
The Listening Room
Assembly Food Hall
re: Caribbean or pacific coast villa recommendation - destination secondary
Posted by Nole Man on 2/11/26 at 1:16 pm to DomincDecoco
Turks and Caicos
Beaches
We didn't stay there. Rented an apartment not too far from it though. Had some friends that stayed with their girls and loved it. Lovely beaches.
I always wanted to go to Petit St. Vincent.
Took my family a few years ago to Grenada. We loved it. Many options. True Caribbean experience.
Isle Blue
La Luna
Mount Cinnamon (the strongest match for everything you listed)
Beaches
We didn't stay there. Rented an apartment not too far from it though. Had some friends that stayed with their girls and loved it. Lovely beaches.
I always wanted to go to Petit St. Vincent.
Took my family a few years ago to Grenada. We loved it. Many options. True Caribbean experience.
Isle Blue
La Luna
Mount Cinnamon (the strongest match for everything you listed)
re: Best watch that isn’t a Rolex
Posted by Nole Man on 2/11/26 at 8:48 am to Chris_topher
This was on Temu today. Looks like a good price at $18,999.
Gotta admit: Can't think of a greater sporting name than "The Quad God".
That's epic. Sounds like a mythic figure who squats small cars for warm-ups and descends from Mount Olympus to dominate leg day.
:cheers:
Gotta admit I liked "The Big Unit" back in the day. The nickname that is. :rotflmao:
Ran a "greatest list" through CoPilot for fun:
Perfect — here’s the **clean, definitive, no-nonsense Top 10**.
No commentary, no fluff, just the absolute best sports nicknames ever.
??**Top 10 Greatest Sports Nicknames**
1. The Quad God
2. The Minister of Defense
3. Megatron
4. The Black Mamba
5. The Human Highlight Reel
6. The Refrigerator
7. The Mailman
8. The Big Unit
9. The Answer
10. The Greek Freak
That's epic. Sounds like a mythic figure who squats small cars for warm-ups and descends from Mount Olympus to dominate leg day.
:cheers:
Gotta admit I liked "The Big Unit" back in the day. The nickname that is. :rotflmao:
Ran a "greatest list" through CoPilot for fun:
Perfect — here’s the **clean, definitive, no-nonsense Top 10**.
No commentary, no fluff, just the absolute best sports nicknames ever.
??**Top 10 Greatest Sports Nicknames**
1. The Quad God
2. The Minister of Defense
3. Megatron
4. The Black Mamba
5. The Human Highlight Reel
6. The Refrigerator
7. The Mailman
8. The Big Unit
9. The Answer
10. The Greek Freak
re: Draft Kings Big Baller Playoff Invitational - Week 22 - One Last Hurrah!
Posted by Nole Man on 2/10/26 at 7:54 pm to TigerLunatik
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We can still do NBA and MLB.
That you could! It’s the People’s League! Anybody can set up a contest in that league. You can do it!!
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