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[Spain]

My wife stays at home, where she belongs! If she doesnt like it get a job and go! This aint the US! Besides she knows shes here forever and the others are just toys!

American men have forgotten what a mans worthIMHO Sorry Redsfan we are from two different worlds!

[BengalszoneBilly]

Believe me when I tell you that I've seen and done things that you not only can't imagine, but wouldn't be able to spell if you could.

Easy now Pat. You don't want to scar our young Spaniard member for life and have him end up like poor Jack here do you?

[JPW]

One mans "rational" might very well be another mans "crazy" don't you think?

Yea I do think that ...

I also know that, "a sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can render a reason".

I happen to think that a post is much more interesting, if the poster can give some reason for their opinion, even if I totally disagree with their rationale.

At the very least that leaves room for further discussion ...

But remember, I am just talking about my own personal bias here, if others see it another way that is fine with me.

FYI...there's more to life than football!

Well thanks for the heads up ...

The fact is, I am retired now and I have room for a wide range of interests, which I never had a lot of time for in the past.

I happen to have a very full life, but thank you very much.

Someone once said, "I have been poor and I have been rich....rich is better".

I say, "I have been a wage-slave and I have been retired....retired is better".

But I am digressing ...

Football is just one of my interests and the Bengalszone is just one part of that particular interest.

In my mind Bengalszone is strictly a football forum, if I wanted to talk about the price of tea in China, I am sure that I could find a forum that charts the price of tea day and night.

I am not saying that there is anything wrong with people talking off topic, nor did I say anything even close to that in my first post in this thread.

All I am saying is that, I come here primarily to talk Bengals Football and that as far as posters go, I am biased toward those who make rational points about the Game.

But once again that is just me, I fully understand that other may hold other views on the matter.

[Spain]

Dear Lord be careful with me!Im on my way! I would disagree poor is better , no one can take it away from you!

[JPW]

Dear Lord be careful with me!Im on my way! I would disagree poor is better , no one can take it away from you!

I take it that you have never been rich ?

[Spain]

Actually, I dont know about american rich? As you guys have that all over us! However money is a very small part of life! Im middle class here, work in an office but I wouldnt trade anyone as far as qaulity of life! My god you guys get what 2 weeks of vacation a year! We have two months! By law! Health and love stomp money! The only thing we take from this life is our memories and my memories of being poor and not giving a fudge are some of the best of my life. In short money is necesary but it wont buy you happiness that you find by yourself!

[JPW]

Actually, I dont know about american rich? As you guys have that all over us! However money is a very small part of life! Im middle class here, work in an office but I wouldnt trade anyone as far as qaulity of life! My god you guys get what 2 weeks of vacation a year! We have two months! By law! Health and love stomp money!

Rich as in take the whole damn year as a vacation if you like, enough money to go where you want, buy what you want, and do what you want.

You know, kind of like Ricky Williams....well until the Dolphins wanted their money back.

From what I understand about it, it beats the hell out of being poor.

But you are certainly right in that, Health and Love stomps money.

[Spain]

Sounds tempting but Ill never see that, Ill have to settle for that when my wife touches me I tingle! Im healthy enough to work! Thats about all I have!

[redsfan2]

Believe me when I tell you that I've seen and done things that you not only can't imagine, but wouldn't be able to spell if you could.

Easy now Pat. You don't want to scar our young Spaniard member for life and have him end up like poor Jack here do you?

Just havin a little fun Billy ....... kinda like playing solitaire really though ya know?? I see by the name that we've got a new fellow Marine on board .... and I also see the " problem " we discussed seems to have settled down somewhat as well. All in all, things are lookin up huh!

[Bobcat Bengal]

We have two months! By law! Health and love stomp money!

WTF is stomp money?

[Bobcat Bengal]

But you are certainly right in that, Health and Love stomps money.

Oh.

Never mind.

[BengalszoneBilly]

I see by the name that we've got a new fellow Marine on board .... 

You must mean Semper_Fi_Dawg. Yeah, I PM'ed him the day he became a Bengalszone member for 2 reasons.

First was the obvious Marine Corps brotherhood we share, and the second was his close ties to the Georgia Bulldogs and our top 2 draft choices. This guy has the skinny on Pollack and Thurman from watching them play their entire college careers. He was so impressed by their outstanding play there, he wanted to follow them into their professional careers, which was made quite easy when Marvin drafted BOTH!

Due to Marvins actions on that single day, he became convinced of the genius within the man, and decided then and there during that one moment of clarity, from that moment on he would forever be a...

CINCINNATI BENGALS FAN!

**Andy Rooney voice: "And that's the rest of the story!"

[andybren]

**Andy Rooney voice: "And that's the rest of the story!"

I knew there was a reason I bothered reading this thread...the trademark line in question comes from Paul Harvey, not Andy Rooney.

But it's not like you misquoted Animal House or anything, so I doubt anybody else noticed.

Just wondering, Mods, but were some of Spain's posts censored, or has he been drinking again? There really should be a decoder ring included.

[The Big Orange]

Just wondering, Mods, but were some of Spain's posts censored, or has he been drinking again?  There really should be a decoder ring included.

I haven't edited any Spain posts recently, but not long ago I was deleting them by the dozen before God saw and let a little entire country forest fire to ruin the drive from Portugal to France.

Forgive him, for he hasn't a clue when he's drinking/drugging/or just breathing.

I like Spain, but drinking Spaniards aren't known for their common sense.

The best case scenario for this thread is that Black Jesus might allow us to officially adopt him. Worse case scenario...157 poster feeling underappreciated...50 of them with good reason...

I still don't understand how Billy isn't running away with this thing...He's the heart and soul of this place IMHO...

I think that the votes for Hair to me means that people love intelligent humor/satire...along with a good understanding of the team...

A vote for Joisey means to me you love a really solid debate in your forum...

A vote for Black Jesus to me means you love slap stick humor with good team insight...

A vote for Captain Kirk means you really appreciate some of the most solid Bengals writing anywhere on the web or print...

I'm trying to figure out what a vote for me says...perhaps it's a vote for a Father Francis Mulcahy type, who has only a remedial knowledge of the team/game, but tries to be nice and welcoming (which I could see as popular traits on a prenatal site, but am surprised here)

[JPW]

None of those guys are very good.  If you want to here some good posts with a lot of insight go to bengalsinsider at www.scout.com.  This is by far the best Bengals site out there.

http://mb26.scout.com/bbengalsinsider

Sorry but these guys suck

I hope that you are joking ...

The Insider used to be a pretty good site about a year or two ago.

Since then it has degenerated to the point that it is now almost completely devoted to the art of "LOSER-ISM".

It is hardly even worth reading anymore ...

[HairOnFire]

I'm trying to figure out what a vote for me says...perhaps it's a vote for a Father Francis Mulcahy type....

You sell youself short. I can't imagine the padre from MASH writing about how he took a dump on a lawn and then placed atop the gift a peanut for dramatic impact.

No kidding, when I read that one I knew you'd do very well in this sort of poll. As for Billy, he'd be wise to take note of the above and in response write far more about his morning massives.

[redsfan2]

Just wondering, Mods, but were some of Spain's posts censored, or has he been drinking again?  There really should be a decoder ring included.

I haven't edited any Spain posts recently, but not long ago I was deleting them by the dozen before God saw and let a little entire country forest fire to ruin the drive from Portugal to France.

Forgive him, for he hasn't a clue when he's drinking/drugging/or just breathing.

I like Spain, but drinking Spaniards aren't known for their common sense.

The best case scenario for this thread is that Black Jesus might allow us to officially adopt him. Worse case scenario...157 poster feeling underappreciated...50 of them with good reason...

I still don't understand how Billy isn't running away with this thing...He's the heart and soul of this place IMHO...

I think that the votes for Hair to me means that people love intelligent humor/satire...along with a good understanding of the team...

A vote for Joisey means to me you love a really solid debate in your forum...

A vote for Black Jesus to me means you love slap stick humor with good team insight...

A vote for Captain Kirk means you really appreciate some of the most solid Bengals writing anywhere on the web or print...

I'm trying to figure out what a vote for me says...perhaps it's a vote for a Father Francis Mulcahy type, who has only a remedial knowledge of the team/game, but tries to be nice and welcoming (which I could see as popular traits on a prenatal site, but am surprised here)

Just an outside observation, but read your own post while trying to think of it as one that someone else wrote. It'll clear up any questions you may have had why you were on the list. Same thing could have been said about a post from Hair or Black Jesus.*

Like I said in my response ...... on any given day any of you could be the best poster on the board. This time it just happened to be you that's all.

* I can't even type that without cracking up

[ShulaSteakhouse]

Actually, I dont know about american rich? As you guys have that all over us! However money is a very small part of life! Im middle class here, work in an office but I wouldnt trade anyone as far as qaulity of life! My god you guys get what 2 weeks of vacation a year! We have two months! By law! Health and love stomp money! The only thing we take from this life is our memories and my memories of being poor and not giving a fudge are some of the best of my life. In short money is necesary but it wont buy you happiness that you find by yourself!

You speak the truth Spain.

Life in America is horribly overrated, it really, truly is.

[Spain]

Yep shula but you have some kick ass sports at least! Every country has its negatives and positives- Im always torn wether to live on the big Island or stay in Europe! The one thing I really dislike about the US is you can go from oneside of the country to the other and its all the same. Its like one guy designed everything! Its like being in a weird sci fi movie!

[ShulaSteakhouse]

Hehe yeah, I've been to several countries in Europe, things we appreciate you take for granted, and vice versa.

Football on Sundays in the fall is a small, small consolation to the freedom and personal time people in other parts of the world get to enjoy.

[redsfan2]

Yep shula but you have some kick ass sports at least! Every country has its negatives and positives- Im always torn wether to live on the big Island or stay in Europe! The one thing I really dislike about the US is you can go from oneside of the country to the other and its all the same. Its like one guy designed everything! Its like being in a weird sci fi movie!

Just as a recommendation.. but

Travel from Hurricane West Virginia to Charleston, and you won't think you're still in the same state.

In December, travel from Vermont to Key West Florida, and you won't think you're still on the same continent.

If you want a milkshake in Ohio .... you ask for a milkshake .... Makes sense huh? But got to Boston, and you'll have to order a frappe. In Boston a chocolate milkshake is milk and chocolate syrup. Same with soda .. pop ... coke.. All the same thing, but ask for any of them in the wrong city and the people will look at you like you're speaking ........ Spanish.

By the way ..... have a conversation with your average Bostonian and then go to Pennsylvania and talk to one of the local Amish guys. You'd swear that one or the other wasn't born in this country. Oh and then stop by Chinatown in Frisco.

Drive from the southwest where there are no trees to the northwest where the trees are 300 feet tall and you'll think you're on a different planet.

Whether you're talking about architecture .. people ... landscape ... languages ... or even colloquialisms in different areas, the United States is the most diversified country on the earth. Now all of that brings its own set of problems, but the monotony of everything being the same isn't one of them.

[rob_justdmb]

Yep shula but you have some kick ass sports at least! Every country has its negatives and positives- Im always torn wether to live on the big Island or stay in Europe! The one thing I really dislike about the US is you can go from oneside of the country to the other and its all the same. Its like one guy designed everything! Its like being in a weird sci fi movie!

yeah right. things on the east side and west side of Cincinnati look totally different, let alone the country...

[Bobcat Bengal]

Actually, I dont know about american rich? As you guys have that all over us! However money is a very small part of life! Im middle class here, work in an office but I wouldnt trade anyone as far as qaulity of life! My god you guys get what 2 weeks of vacation a year! We have two months! By law! Health and love stomp money! The only thing we take from this life is our memories and my memories of being poor and not giving a fudge are some of the best of my life. In short money is necesary but it wont buy you happiness that you find by yourself!

You speak the truth Spain.

Life in America is horribly overrated, it really, truly is.

Are you being sarcastic?

[Bobcat Bengal]

Yep shula but you have some kick ass sports at least! Every country has its negatives and positives- Im always torn wether to live on the big Island or stay in Europe! The one thing I really dislike about the US is you can go from oneside of the country to the other and its all the same. Its like one guy designed everything! Its like being in a weird sci fi movie!

Just as a recommendation.. but

Travel from Hurricane West Virginia to Charleston, and you won't think you're still in the same state.

In December, travel from Vermont to Key West Florida, and you won't think you're still on the same continent.

If you want a milkshake in Ohio .... you ask for a milkshake .... Makes sense huh? But got to Boston, and you'll have to order a frappe. In Boston a chocolate milkshake is milk and chocolate syrup. Same with soda .. pop ... coke.. All the same thing, but ask for any of them in the wrong city and the people will look at you like you're speaking ........ Spanish.

By the way ..... have a conversation with your average Bostonian and then go to Pennsylvania and talk to one of the local Amish guys. You'd swear that one or the other wasn't born in this country. Oh and then stop by Chinatown in Frisco.

Drive from the southwest where there are no trees to the northwest where the trees are 300 feet tall and you'll think you're on a different planet.

Whether you're talking about architecture .. people ... landscape ... languages ... or even colloquialisms in different areas, the United States is the most diversified country on the earth. Now all of that brings its own set of problems, but the monotony of everything being the same isn't one of them.

In other words, you don't know WHAT the f**k you're talking about.

.

[TippCityRick]

OK, I can't vote. It's not possible to distingish "best" cuz in the immortal words of some long ago beer campaign . . .

I LOVE YOU, MAN!!!!!!

. . . or men, and this includes EVERYONE here (including the few select ladies!).

It's a community that includes all levels of society - some crazy good (Hair, O), some crazy bad (Spain), but they're all part of the mix. I enjoy the mix as it is and as it will inevitably change to be.

So a toast to all ya'll . . . just make it a rich dark beer so it's worth your while!!!!!