Completely Non-FF Thoughts

[Barilko]

Ouch

 

[Lamarvelous]

Just talked to a lady from Employee Relations representing the company I work for. Apparently someone at the store I work at has tested positive for Covid-19.

My roommate's daughter, who he has for 2 weeks at a time during the summer, and my brother are both high-risk if they contract it. This fucking sucks.

 

[averagejoe]

In 1936 there were 9 NFL teams.
In 1937, the Boston Redskins moved to D.C.
Maybe as a nickname, Washington can copy @MilkSpiller22 D2 name and just go with "New Team 9."

 

[SteelersPride]

You’re getting old when you get progressive readers.....and are excited they came in

 

[SmokingMonkey]

thinking about one of those big trampolines in the back yard.

where do you guys stand....

1) Fun, go for it
2) Fun but dangerous, don't do it
3) Dangerous and added cost to insurance, not worth the fun
4) stop living in the 80s, get a bounce house for your kids instead of a trampoline

a little background - my kids aren't really old enough to actually enjoy a trampoline this big, and not 100% sure we'll still be in this area by the time they are both old enough to have fun. Home seller is asking if we want them to leave it for us or have it removed. Their kids are grown.

 

[leftypower]

thinking about one of those big trampolines in the back yard.
where do you guys stand....
1) Fun, go for it
2) Fun but dangerous, don't do it
3) Dangerous and added cost to insurance, not worth the fun
4) stop living in the 80s, get a bounce house for your kids instead of a trampoline
a little background - my kids aren't really old enough to actually enjoy a trampoline this big, and not 100% sure we'll still be in this area by the time they are both old enough to have fun. Home seller is asking if we want them to leave it for us or have it removed. Their kids are grown.

Doubt I can be of help, but my personal opinion is that it's a personal/parental decision. Although if they are too young at this point, I'd lean toward remove. Youngsters just have too much curiosity and lack fear of the unknown vs the risk. ...

 

[TREFF]

thinking about one of those big trampolines in the back yard.

where do you guys stand....

1) Fun, go for it
2) Fun but dangerous, don't do it
3) Dangerous and added cost to insurance, not worth the fun
4) stop living in the 80s, get a bounce house for your kids instead of a trampoline

a little background - my kids aren't really old enough to actually enjoy a trampoline this big, and not 100% sure we'll still be in this area by the time they are both old enough to have fun. Home seller is asking if we want them to leave it for us or have it removed. Their kids are grown.

Its a pro con thing for sure. If you and the kiddos really enjoy it, and actually use it, its definitely worth it. But it certainly is a hassle, especially if you take pride in your lawn. Its gotta be moved every few days/week or it'll kill the grass. Then theres covering it, making sure it doesn't blow away, winterizing it, or disassembling it for the cold months, reassembling it in the spring..and of course the probability that there will be at least one trip to the doctor if not the ER, and the liability issues if you have the kiddos friends come over. My buddy's parents, who had one when I was kid, made everyone's parents sign a liability waiver before we were allowed on it

 

[eaglesnut]

thinking about one of those big trampolines in the back yard.

where do you guys stand....

1) Fun, go for it
2) Fun but dangerous, don't do it
3) Dangerous and added cost to insurance, not worth the fun
4) stop living in the 80s, get a bounce house for your kids instead of a trampoline

a little background - my kids aren't really old enough to actually enjoy a trampoline this big, and not 100% sure we'll still be in this area by the time they are both old enough to have fun. Home seller is asking if we want them to leave it for us or have it removed. Their kids are grown.

Give it to the parents down the street. Then your kids can still use it the 4 times they'll want to and it can be his problem and take up his yard space.

 

[averagejoe]

thinking about one of those big trampolines in the back yard.

where do you guys stand....

1) Fun, go for it
2) Fun but dangerous, don't do it
3) Dangerous and added cost to insurance, not worth the fun
4) stop living in the 80s, get a bounce house for your kids instead of a trampoline

a little background - my kids aren't really old enough to actually enjoy a trampoline this big, and not 100% sure we'll still be in this area by the time they are both old enough to have fun. Home seller is asking if we want them to leave it for us or have it removed. Their kids are grown.

True story.
Our old neighbors 2 doors down had a trampoline. Thunder storm came through one day and a gust of wind launched the trampoline in the air. It hit our son's car and part of the house before landing in pieces in the front yard.
Caused roughly $4000 total damage. The neighbor even paid the deductible. State Farm let him slide paying 2 deductibles (1 for the auto and 1 for homeowners).

 

[averagejoe]

P.S. also know personally of 2 teens (separate incidents and separate trampolines) that broke an arm and a leg.

Spoiler

no femurov is not 1 of them

So if you decide to get it, spring for the netting too. Pun intended.

 

[Barilko]

if ya keep it as Joe said get the outer shell netting.....

and it isnt just the kids ya need worry about


i finally snuck out from Montreal to ottawa to see my bro and get our kids together and much to my surprise he had a trampoling in the back yard and...

yep this 61 year old fart of a kid was up and at em trying to relieve my youth....

 

[Stomp]

Bully

 

[averagejoe]

If you guys want a chuckle, this story is it.
This guy is dead serious that BONELESS chicken wings should not be called a "chicken wing" since the meat doesn't even come from the wing.
Watch the video.

Nebraska man's 'boneless chicken wings' rant goes viral. His ideas for a better name include 'wet tenders' or 'saucy nugs'.

 

[Trudem]

Bully

Florio will come out with another hot take soon

 

[Trudem]

If you guys want a chuckle, this story is it.
This guy is dead serious that BONELESS chicken wings should not be called a "chicken wing" since the meat doesn't even come from the wing.
Watch the video.

Nebraska man's 'boneless chicken wings' rant goes viral. His ideas for a better name include 'wet tenders' or 'saucy nugs'.

I saw this. When he paused and said "excuse me" I almost lost it lol

 

[TREFF]

If you guys want a chuckle, this story is it.
This guy is dead serious that BONELESS chicken wings should not be called a "chicken wing" since the meat doesn't even come from the wing.
Watch the video.

Nebraska man's 'boneless chicken wings' rant goes viral. His ideas for a better name include 'wet tenders' or 'saucy nugs'.

I pretty much agree, "boneless wings", are nothing but chicken nuggies

 

[MilkSpiller22]

I pretty much agree, "boneless wings", are nothing but chicken nuggies

without sauce smothered in it, sure... if the sauce is a dipping sauce, sure...

But when it is served smothered in sauce, it has to be called boneless wings IMO... its about the style, not the type of meat...

Its like chicken fried steak... shouldn't that just be called a steak cutlet?? but you call it what the popular version is called...

 

[TREFF]

without sauce smothered in it, sure... if the sauce is a dipping sauce, sure...

But when it is served smothered in sauce, it has to be called boneless wings IMO... its about the style, not the type of meat...

Its like chicken fried steak... shouldn't that just be called a steak cutlet?? but you call it what the popular version is called...

You convinced me long ago, you disagree, simply to disagree

 

[MilkSpiller22]

You convinced me long ago, you disagree, simply to disagree

not at all... but I guess that's a catch 22 in your eyes...

 

[averagejoe]

Its like chicken fried steak... shouldn't that just be called a steak cutlet

Not sure, but i think the midwest calls steak cutlet "chopped steak." But i digress...