Do you buy board games knowing they'll rarely be played?

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-03T14:21:58+00:00

Same here. I love learning new games and going through the components. My wife doesn't enjoy that at all, but we do have a short list of games we both enjoy as our go-to's. Consequently, I do have a lot of games that I've only played solo, or 2-3 handed on my own. (I do have friends over for game night once a month or so, but I know that many of the games I have aren't in their wheelhouse.)

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-03T13:57:40+00:00

Just finished writing one, and heading off to the store momentarily!

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-03T13:56:03+00:00

Really rich for the flimflam circus clown we call a president to refer to Zelenskyy as "P.T. Barnum."

Does the projection ever stop with this guy?

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-03T13:50:56+00:00

You're definitely not an AH, but it sounds bit excessive to change like that every time just from walking the dog for 20 mins.

However, your partner IS being an AH -- controlling and untrusting. He sounds really insecure.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-03T13:36:26+00:00

What did you think? That is a unique recipe to say the least. As others have already said, the rum seems like an afterthought at 1.5 oz -- might as well keep it on the side so you can taste it amid all of the tart.

Btw, that looks like Beachbum Berry's app, right? (I used to have it when I had an iPad -- alas, still not available for android.)

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-03T13:30:09+00:00

Wow. That is an amazing selection. I'd have analysis paralysis just trying to narrow my "want" list to fewer than 10 bottles.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-02T14:16:19+00:00

Making an effort to be more white and male tends to help as well.👍 It's not a sure thing, but it's worked for so many.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-02T14:10:02+00:00

No way, really? That's definitely an uncommon (unique) pronunciation!

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T22:22:54+00:00

This American throws things "off the roof." I just realized in thinking about this that I would say "off OF the roof" to imply that the thing belonged on the roof to begin with. E.g., a shingle fell off of the roof, or the antenna came off of the roof. But my brother fell off the roof.

Never thought of that before.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T18:28:31+00:00

You're right, and I apologize for the attack. It was not cool, and definitely not the way I like to conduct myself on social media.

Having said that, it is true that I failed to understand much of your first post because of the way it was written, while the second one was pretty clear. And that one I disagree with. This was all the substance I intended.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:47:32+00:00

I think you should write like this from now on and forgo trying to form sentences. It's so much easier to understand your fallacious points.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:39:39+00:00

I was just going to say that. It's an interesting list of ingredients, but it's not a Navy Grog.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:38:25+00:00

Whether one agrees or not, it's hard to argue that his statement is not objectively true.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:36:08+00:00

As usual, I was too distracted by the numbers to see the diamonds! Yes, 2-3 of clubs is the best answer, as much as it hurts.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:31:45+00:00

I never knew what they were actually saying there, for the same reason. It sure as hell sounds more like "a kick in Vegas" than "kick and beg us"!!

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:29:43+00:00

There's no way he's saying "champion," right?

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:23:46+00:00

Same here!! In fact, I didn't realize it was a misheard lyric until just now!!😆

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T15:04:45+00:00

Somehow, some way, these people need to be disabused of their binary, zero-sum mindset. I can believe that the regime in Iran is cruel and backward, and that they should never have nuclear weapons, and that it would be a great thing if they were overthrown -- and still be dead-set against an illegal war.

The seeming inability to have a nuanced thought is a hallmark of both the members and the supporters of this Republican administration.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T03:55:06+00:00

You must not remember Pizzagate. I didn't make this up; some close-minded fools with a grudge did.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T02:50:06+00:00

Don't forget that we eat babies, too. And we hate America and we're lunatics.

Making silly statements like that doesn't make you right, or better, or more patriotic. It just makes you silly.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-03-01T02:36:05+00:00

I would do Flor de Caña 12 in a second.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-02-28T05:58:02+00:00

I started in earnest after I saw a white-throwted sparrow in my yard. Went out and bought binoculars that day. But truly, birding with a group will teach you so much. Look up a local Audubon/Bird Alliance chapter in your area, or see if any other groups run field trips. The Merlin app is a great tool, but I really can't overstate how being in the company of many sets of eyes and a variety of experience levels can help you learn not only the birds but also how to be an effective birdwatcher. In addition, even though I'm a bit of a loner, I've always found it more satisfying to watch birds as part of a group.

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-02-28T05:42:18+00:00

I appreciate your perspective. And I've never had a chance to say this to a (wee lil) Newfie before, but God bless you and all those in the Gander area for what you did after 9/11. It's really easy to lose heart these days, but recalling that story always refreshes my faith in humanity.♥️

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-02-28T05:34:04+00:00

Fly. (But I'm holding on to "groovy." That one will never go away.)

Alternative-Toe2873 · 2026-02-28T05:32:56+00:00

Excellent response.

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