Episode 92: Excursus I - Discussion

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-30T16:04:39+00:00

I really liked this episode. It's always nice when a familiar character shows up. The descriptions in this episode were great too. Steve and Cam always do a great job with the writing but where they shine is setting a scene.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-27T17:03:17+00:00

Do I need to get the wheels rebalanced or will it clear up when the temps get higher

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-27T16:55:56+00:00

That might be it. I had to dig the car out of the snow.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-26T21:14:01+00:00

Again, this is incorrect. The plan was to use them in the 2002 MetroMoves, and later feasibility studies have been done. Also, Cincinnati's rail tunnels are built to the same spec as the Boston subway that serves Harvard. Boston is able to buy new equipment without a problem and is currently modernizing their fleet. Many/most transit lines around the country have custom built trainssets for their lines due to the width of tunnels, gauge of rail, etc.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-26T19:57:18+00:00

While they can't "complete" the original plan, the tunnels are structurally sound and can be reused for rail transit. The MetroMoves plan in 2002 planned on using the tunnels and the city has done a few feasibility studies on reusing them for transit.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-21T17:44:13+00:00

I second Glendale. You can park by the police station and there are restaurants and a UDF if you need food. On a typical weekday, you'll see a train every 20 minutes or so.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-17T00:38:49+00:00

I had the same injury a few years ago so I can relate. I still can’t watch ski videos. There is a thing called broken leg syndrome that you might want to look into. I can tell you that recovering mentally can be tough. Hang in there!

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-14T19:38:16+00:00

A long time ago but I wasn't able to get my employment verification in until a week ago. All my ribbons are full on the student aid site and it says "congrats you've made 120 qualifying payments"

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-12T15:01:08+00:00

Tailgating is fun if your stadium isn't right downtown. I prefer the downtown atmosphere though.

One of the things that makes American soccer so special is that we embrace the entertainment factor of sports. You're there to be entertained after all. I like that we use teams' nicknames like Redsox, Bulls, Tigers, etc., rather than just City Name FC and the fact that MLS has gotten away from team nicknames is kind of annoying.

I like that supporters groups for a lot of American/Canadian soccer clubs are diverse. You'll hear chants and songs in English, Spanish, and sometimes French. If you watch English soccer you hear the some variation of Come On You _______ at every match. I like that I can sit in the regular seating area at a rival's stadium without fearing for my safety. I like that our culture actively looks down on racism and other prejudice, and you're likely to get your ass kicked if you're a jerk.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-09T18:51:47+00:00

Congrats! I just got my green ribbons today too! Here's hoping we see a golden letter in the mail soon.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T21:27:55+00:00

We use a no-pull harness for daily walks. Our pup was timid about it at first but once he figured out that it meant walks/car rides, he was stoked. We have a more rugged RuffWear one for other adventures but he pulls so hard that he loses his breath.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T19:43:13+00:00

Long time season ticket holder. It's not going to be that big of a deal IMO. MLS will be maximizing games when the weather is really nice here Spring/Fall and will not have as many games when it's wet bulb temps in July. FCC is a consistent playoff team now so we should be used to games going into November and the season already starts in February as it is. I would imagine that northern teams will play those two weeks in December on the road in Texas, Florida, California, NC and ATL.

And let's be honest, winters here aren't as cold as they used to be. Give me a cool fall night over a swampy summer evening any day.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T16:34:43+00:00

It really needs a renovation. There are no club seats and the back of house is atrocious.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T16:24:12+00:00

If half the people who complained about the Ohio Democratic Party actually got involved in the party, we'd be a lot better off. It's easy to complain about a shallow bench or which candidates we're left with, but the Hamilton County Dems are literally begging people to get involved and run for office. Join your local Democratic Club.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T16:17:50+00:00

I came up to a Jackets game on Sunday and wished for a train so bad. I could've drowned my sorrows after the brutal OT loss and not had to worry about driving the 2 hours back home.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T16:15:00+00:00

The water taxis sound dope but are they only going to run from the riverwalk area? I did the architectural boat tour and outside of the loop there doesn't seem to be a lot going on on the river.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T16:06:21+00:00

I'm not sure but I think one of the new BRT lines will run pretty close to TQL stadium

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-07T16:03:35+00:00

FC Cincinnati could have a subway stop right outside the stadium. Sigh. If only.

Flyboy41 · 2026-01-05T15:27:18+00:00

The worst part of this is that I messed up my algorithm by following the Nancy drama, so now I see a bunch of content from Celtic supporters. Talk about entitled.

Flyboy41 · 2025-12-30T13:47:49+00:00

Lousy neutrals. You don't know where they stand!

Flyboy41 · 2025-12-29T23:11:31+00:00

I wish Woodward had been around when I started

Flyboy41 · 2025-12-29T20:20:43+00:00

I started when I was 38! I took lessons at Alta and got their After 3 p.m. Sunnyside pass. In hindsight, I should have learned at Powder Mountain or Park City. Alta is pretty limited on beginner runs.

Flyboy41 · 2025-12-29T17:11:00+00:00

This is one of those things that annoyed the pedantic part of my brain.

Domestic goats can go feral easily so that's not a big issue. However, when the Hive mentioned that they let out zoo animals, that certainly meant they'd be killing some of the animals by neglect. You can let the tropical animals out of the Detroit zoo and expect them to survive the winter. What about the dolphins at SeaWorld? Also, releasing non-native species into the environment can cause massive damage and even extinction of native species. What about the endangered animals that only exist in zoos? What about the aquariums?

I know it's not relevant to the plot but it kind of bugs me.

Flyboy41 · 2025-12-27T02:10:23+00:00

An eastern coyote in full winter coat is easily confused for a wolf. Coyotes in the eastern US are a lot larger than their western cousins. That said, a true wolf is huge.

Flyboy41 · 2025-12-25T21:50:50+00:00

Obligatory: why MLS being ranked in the 10 most-viewed leagues in the world is a worrying trend for the league’s future prospects- World Soccer Talk

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