Big Blue Huddle

Posting this here for maximum visibility.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/today-final-day-claim-slice-124302946.html

Verizon users (former and current) can file a claim for up to $100. Check your email to see if you received the notification. I got mine back in January. Today is the last day to file.

Had a wonderful time with Len and Doris yesterday! So thankful for you both making the trip to have some lunch with Sharon and me and catch up!

Great friends and great conversation!

Love you guys!!!

I've been on his case the entire season. In my mind, he deserved it.

Last night's game showed me that he is capable of making changes on the fly, which is something I have been asking for all damn season. MAKE ADJUSTMENTS!!!

He did just that. After Saquon's run behind the guard pull, the Packers were stuffing the runs to the outside, keying on Saquon. What did Kafka do? He called a couple of Tommy keepers and sprung the young guy on three or four runs. These are the types of plays and adjustments that were not being called and made earlier in the season.

Thank you, Kafka, for pulling your head out of your butt. 

I copied this from someone on FB. The holiday season isn't a happy time for all. Just a reminder to be aware that we never know what others are going through and to reach out to family, friends and even strangers to offer a simple gesture of kindness. It can do wonders.


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I paid for the entire line of orders behind me at the Dunkin Donuts drive through. The chick at the drive-thru asks me "Are you sure?"

"Hell yeah and tell them all to have a Happy Thanksgiving too!"

I pull out of Dunks into traffic and start driving down Route 1 in Saco headed to get an oil change, spitting verses along to Public Enemy in the car, sipping my coffee, minding my own business. You know, sensible Dad stuff. Out of no where this bag of many douches flies up onto my ass. Riding me harder than the state of Maine's Revenue Services trying to collect last year's taxes. Then, this baked potato has the audacity to start high beaming me in the middle of my favorite Flavor Flav verse.

"Bro I'm in the slow lane, go around me!"

Nope. Let's just keep flashing our lights at this 6'1 300lb tattooed monster of a human the day before Thanksgiving. He must have woke up and thought "Let me be a vessel of God by testing the patience, anger management skills, and personal growth of the scariest looking man I can find today."

Finally, I'd had enough. I whipped my car over. He pulls up behind me. Normally I'd jump out but it was pouring rain today and I thought, frick this Gob Nobber (I just made that up), he can come to me.

Low and behold, this little ass dude walks up to my car and signals me to roll down my window. Sure, let me accommodate you my little hobbit looking friend. I certainly don't want to make you late on your trip to the Shire.

"Hey man, I just wanted to say thank you for buying my coffee this morning. I lost my wife last week to cancer. I know we don't know each other and I'm sorry I followed you but I just wanted you to know I really appreciated it. It's been a rough week and I needed that."

He said that to me through tears, his voice cracking with each word. I could feel every ounce of this man's pain, and it really hit home.

I asked him for his name. He said it was Jay.

I got out of my car, and said "Jay, I'm a hugger. Want a hug bro?" He lept into my arms like a Russian ballerina and I embraced this stranger in the rain on the side of the road. I stood about a foot and a half taller than he did. His head resting gently on my bosom, man tiddy; whatever. He started crying. I could tell this dude was broken. I started laughing at the most inappropriate time because I thought about what must be going through the minds of these people driving by seeing a large tattooed man hugging a man of a smaller stature in the pouring rain on the side of the road. I shared that thought with Jay. We both started laughing pretty hard together.

Then I said "Jay, I'm also a kisser."

All of the color left his face.

Then I said "I'm just fucking with you Jay."

He started laughing. I started laughing. It was hilarious.

We exchanged numbers and talked about grabbing a coffee one day after the holidays.

God put this dude in my life today so he could remind me that we're so quick to forget what others are dealing with. Especially around the holidays. Choose kindness. The world is messed up enough as it is. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Chicago has two top-5 picks and haven't had any success with Justin Fields. The Giants don't appear to be in the running for a top-3 pick to have a legit shot at Williams or Maye.

Is trading this year's first round pick to Chicago for Fields an option? He appears to be the type of QB that Daboll has had experience with (Hurts, Tua, Allen) and is still on his rookie deal.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-suspends-cameraman-for-remainder-of-2023-season-following-viral-tyreek-hill-touchdown-celebration/

Tyreek Hill grabbed the cameraman's phone and recorded himself doing a backflip after scoring a TD. The "No Fun League" suspended the cameraman and has yet to decide whether it will be a permanent termination.     

With the firing of McDaniels in LV, the Raiders have named former Giants LB Antonio Pierce as interim Head Coach. His first assignment? Hosting his former SB Champion team.

Congrats AP!!! 

Hope you have a wonderful coaching debut. We still gotta give you your first 'L'! 

In their 98-year history, the New York Football Giants have never had a black QB start and win a football game. Until today.


Congrats Tyrod Taylor!!!   

You may not be the future at QB for the Giants but you are officially in the history books! 🎉🎉🎉  

The new season has started and it was the absolute worst that we could have expected.

Despite that, attacks on members, calling out each other, and being disrespectful will not fly.

If you see it, report it. Do not engage or retaliate.

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My youngest son graduated basic training from the US Coast Guard today!!!   

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Why hasn't the NFL announced the game times for Week 18? I think it's pretty inconsiderate. Sixteen cities, not to mention the fans, are in a holding pattern waiting for times to be finalized. WTF is up with that??? 

Passed peacefully at age 93 in her home.

His play calling post-bye has been lackluster IMHO. Hardly any screens being called, just about every run play is between the tackles, nothing designed to get Barkley in space where he's the most effective.

Hardly any attempts to the TEs, no targets to Golladay tonight, no WR screens, just no creativity whatsoever.

I'll go on record first.

Giants are back to huge underdog status, playing on Thanksgiving in Dallas after they completely destroyed an 8-1 Minnesota on their home turf.

Giants - 34
Dallas - 27

And no, I don't do drugs 

We are all used to calling the Washington football team by their former name. They obviously have a new name and while we may not agree or care for the change, let's be respectful and not use the previous name.

We don't have to like it but let's not be disrespectful or offensive.

Man do I miss this guy!

https://fb.watch/gKu6h0S8mM/

This has been making its rounds on the social media circuit. Thought I'd post it here for the resident thinkers 


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A man steals a $100 bill from a store's register.

He then buys $70 worth of goods at the same store using the stolen $100 bill and gets $30 change.

How much money did the store lose?

Please be warned that Season 4 Part II will be discussed IN FULL in this discussion.

Who's ready to talk??? 

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Awesome gift from my family!

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This thread contains Ozark Season 4 Part I spoilers - proceed at your own risk!

This thread is to discuss all things Dexter, including the limited New Blood series.

BE WARNED - SPOILERS WILL BE DISCUSSED!

I'm inspired by the photos that Len, Ozzie, Frank, and Moose posted in the Photography thread. As some of you may know, my family and I started our own detailing business back in September. We have a website and social media presence but I want to add upscale, professional photos. With my very limited skills and Samsung Galaxy phone, I'd like to pick your brains and photographic eyes for some tips to take better photos.

Check out some of our work here:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/shinebrothersautodetailing/photos/?ref=page_internal

I'm open to all criticisms and suggestions!

Thanks