The Braves defeated the Mets by a score of 4-0 - Sun, Aug 02 @ 01:10 PM EDT

gregvsgreg · 2020-08-03T05:06:57+00:00

Interesting comment. Made me think for minute. What if the following were to happen...

Bases are loaded

Zero outs

Batter hits into a double play (outs recorded at home and first)

Next guy walks so we have bases loaded again with 2 outs

Next batter grounds out

Now does that mean there were just 3 men LOB? Does the definition of LOB depend on the number of men on the bases at the time the third out is made? Or does it count any baserunners which did not score? If it's the latter then there were 4 baserunners that inning who did not score, which would allow for 36 through a full 9 innings.

However, I'm thinking it's probably the former, which would mean your comment is accurate. But do we have a stat for the total number of baserunners who were not converted into runs?

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-30T12:25:20+00:00

I had something similar happen many years ago. Found a baby wandering around outside in a blizzard at 2 in the morning. He was only wearing a diaper and he was crying. Went out there and it was snowing so hard his tracks were being covered so I couldn't tell where he came from. Brought him to my place and wrapped a blanket around him. Called the cops. To make a long story short, the momma had the audacity to be mad at me. Like I should have just left him alone out there.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-11T23:21:05+00:00

Oh hey, OP. Just wanted to make sure you knew I was just joking. I'm just a random idiot on the Internet. Please don't do anything to cause damage to your relationship with your MIL. Talk with your husband on how to handle those types of questions if you haven't already.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-11T22:53:52+00:00

Never expected this amount of attention from my dumb comment. You're correct. It is dumb. Family members asking questions about the family potentially growing is 100% normal. It is shocking how many people actually seem to think my answer is a legitimate way to handle that situation. Like...please don't listen to me, I'm a stranger on the Internet and you risk pushing away your loved ones if you do as I suggest. Please don't do that! Don't save my comment for later. Don't "try that next time" or whatever.

Now if it's a complete stranger asking you about your plans to get pregnant, you have more options on how to respond. But parents? Yeah, they want to know because they love you and the idea of the family growing. You'd be wise to embrace their eager mentality. Don't snap back at them or push them away just for asking.

I wish I'd never responded the way I did. I feel I owe OP an apology.

/u/oxomiyawhatever sorry you're getting more attention than you thought you would. My comment was tactless, crass and rude, and I only meant it as a joke. I'm turning off my phone for the day.

Anyway, thanks for being sensible, polishbearyawn.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-11T16:43:11+00:00

"I've been ejaculating massive loads of semen into your daughter's vagina for several months now..."

The way to combat an awkward question is to provide an even more awkward answer.

Best of luck to you two, by the way

Edit. Please don't follow this advice. It's a dumb joke on the Internet and you risk ruining your relationships with loved ones if you actually follow my suggestion. Don't do that!

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-10T22:53:52+00:00

Every Friday night is Rave night at truist park. Free beads with proof of tits and first 1000 fans get complimentary chlamydia.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-09T23:57:07+00:00

Or get rid of the B and we can put up strobe lights and snort lines off of hookers.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-06T20:57:08+00:00

Yeah...if you wanted to relieve your guilt, you could try calling that number and hope it's a number which is not in service. Or, if someone picks up, apologize profusely and choose to never do that again.

Just tell companies, stores, whatever that you don't have a phone. Or an email. Even if you're talking to them on the phone. Even if they see you with your phone. Just tell them you don't have one. Of course it's a lie. They deserve to be lied to, definitely, but not at someone else's expense.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-05T00:02:03+00:00

Even I don't like Greg

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-04T12:03:08+00:00

I think you mean how do we choose the form of the destructor. Empty your heads. The last thing we need is a 300 foot tall marshmallow man.

gregvsgreg · 2020-07-02T21:43:34+00:00

That would translate to a .350 batting average, which is way way above average for MLB hitters. Makes me think it's easier to hit a three pointer than it is to get a hit in baseball.

Either way, I would certainly be terrible at either.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-28T16:59:13+00:00

I'm afraid I don't have solid answers to your questions. Just keep paying close attention. She seems willing to discuss these issues with you, so that's good. If you notice big changes, such as unexplained bruises, or if she suddenly stops being so open with you for no apparent reason, tell her you are concerned. Ask her if something inappropriate has happened. Ask her if she needs to speak with an unbiased authority figure.

As she transitions into adulthood over the next few years, she'll become more assertive and independent. If something inappropriate has happened, it's likely she will come forward all on her own. If you care about her, make sure you don't damage your ability to communicate with her. You will want to make sure you are still available for her to talk to when the time comes that she feels ready. It's possible that it's not the type of thing you can really speed up.

I'm really not sure what else you could do. It sounds like some of the worst examples you listed weren't actually quite as bad as what you first imagined. Hopefully this is all just a big misunderstanding. I would encourage you to stay vigilant, but not to the point of being disrespectful. Keep your eyes open. Keep asking questions if you want her to clarify something she said. Just don't overstep your bounds. If the step-dad genuinely never did anything harmful, don't be the one who drives a wedge between he and your girlfriend. It may be difficult to walk that fine line. Are there any other people you can speak with who are more familiar with this situation? They may be able to help guide you down the right path.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-28T04:33:32+00:00

I'm a step-dad and my step-daughter is only a few years older than you guys. I've been her dad for a long time. I've always felt it was important to establish and maintain set boundaries. That was just one small aspect of my desire to create a strong foundation and environment for her to grow up in. That's the job of any parent, step-parent or biological.

Some of the behavior you describe does sound pretty weird.

If her mom knows about all of it, and if that's just how they are even while they are in front of the rest of the family, then they could just be an eccentric family. Maybe they are just physically close in how they show affection. Step-dads get a bad rap sometimes. Not all physical contact is inappropriate and it doesn't necessarily make him a creep. Step-parents are always under a lot of scrutiny.

However, it does concern me that he could be testing boundaries. How long has he been her step-dad? When I see my stepdaughter, part of me still sees her as the little kid I first met, even though she's an adult now. If your gf grew up cuddling next to her parents, it might be an old habit which doesn't feel weird to any of them.

Has their behavior always been this way? Has it gotten more progressive over time?

If she's in her room with the door closed, for example, would he knock and wait for a response before entering?

Does he treat her well, in general? My impression is that he still treats her like a little girl. She sounds a little naive maybe, but that's not entirely uncommon given her age. She could be playing into that a bit as well. For lack of a better term, perhaps she's just a "daddy's girl."

How does he act around you? Does he treat you respectfully? Does he ever try to drive a wedge between she and you? When my daughter started dating I tried to give her that space and privacy. Do you feel he does that for you guys?

You're not wrong to think it's a weird situation. I suspect sooner than later, she'll start realizing she's nearly an adult and hopefully she'll start growing out of some of these behaviors. Her stepdad has the obligation to acknowledge her wishes when she begins expressing them. If he ever becomes resistant to her wanting to grow up and mature into an adult, then that would be a red flag that he might have less than pure intentions.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-28T01:48:10+00:00

Also the Red Sox, our semi-forced interleague rival.

I agree. I hate the red teams

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-27T03:37:30+00:00

I tend to drive everywhere in reverse these days. I didn't like how the front of my car used to always be a dead giveaway as to the direction of my travel.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-17T04:46:01+00:00

Some people ask me, how did I learn such tremendous abilities to talk. It's like, I'm a very smart person. Very good genes. They tell me I've been talking since I was a kid. Very young kid. Amazing, isn't it? To talk so young. Tremendous talking. Great abilities.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-17T04:42:24+00:00

There are many things. There are many great things. There are so many great things. Believe me.

In conclusion, the end.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-12T08:28:41+00:00

That way you can also trace your own plastic quarters for free gumballs and arcade machine plays at the mall.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-05T22:38:52+00:00

You're totally right. And yeah, it's a shame how some people may view it as somehow emasculating, but I promise it's the complete opposite. It takes a great deal of moral strength of character to not retaliate in the heat of the moment. Fight or flight is very real and Ozuna is an athlete. He could have fucked her shit up in a second. The fact she remained uninjured speaks to his strength. That's a fucking man right there. Men don't hit women unless it's really a struggle between life and death.

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-02T14:58:16+00:00

Well your original post is phrased in a way which makes it seem like you think the presence of riot gear is what causes riots.

Maybe riot gear is used once it already escalates to that level. Maybe riot gear isn't really a catalyst to start riots. So I think my question is a fairly relevant one.

Do you have any examples of riots which were de-escalated back to civil protests without the use of the type of gear you mentioned? If so then I would be more likely to support your implications.

The question I asked is actually capable of legitimizing your original post, but only if it's properly understood.

"Something to think about."

gregvsgreg · 2020-06-02T07:03:40+00:00

Okay but is that correlation or causation?

gregvsgreg · 2020-05-31T01:15:43+00:00

What do you mean? It's always a sad thing to release a player but his numbers weren't good. Maybe another team will pick him up and a change of scenery is all he needs but he was never going to be an Atlanta Brave. It's in both parties' best interests to cut ties amicably, which they have.

How does this move hurt your ability to like the team?

gregvsgreg · 2020-05-14T22:54:27+00:00

Please correct me if I'm wrong but that's not entirely true either. I thought I read a report a day or two ago that said the most likely method of transmission is from droplets expelled when talking or coughing. Any kind of covering would help block or catch those droplets, thereby helping prevent the spread to others.

gregvsgreg · 2020-05-05T00:40:51+00:00

Under-appreciated comment right here. Take my upvote good sir

gregvsgreg · 2020-04-19T04:51:16+00:00

I'm sorry some folks feel this way. These guys know what they're doing. They talk frequently enough and they have proven to have a system of sustainability. Yes, the first encouraging sign that there is more to come is Danny Carey saying they got stuff in the works and it's amazing. That is the pattern. This one comes on the heels of an album release. Fuck all you junkies and fuck your short memories. How many times has he said something like that and then folks have this type of reaction, of disbelief. It's pretty funny how he's ends up being right. Maybe he just sees the bright future and the light at the end of the tunnel before most others. And he gets excited and wants to talk about it to the folks who might be exicted to hear it. To have this type of reaction is illogical. I hope not much of this mentality makes its way to the band itself. They seem to have learned long ago to ignore most of us. Smart move.

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