Basement Dwellers on the Cusp of a Milestone ...
jonnysled
Posted 8/8/2017 6:02 PM (#873546)
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just wanted to note to all the cool kids upstairs that the basement crew is on the cusp of page 500 in our NFL thread. downstairs, away from the parents there exists a group of men (we ran off the one woman who showed up to fight for her man) willing to attack subjects like football, religion, politics and sometimes even those upstairs ...

anyway, i thought it would be notable and worth sharing that a collective group of people pretty much un moderated are capable of disagreeing, arguing, agreeing and sometimes even showing compassion without having a thread shut down or go so far south that it becomes out of control ...

thanks to all the guys who've contributed, visited and stuck together.

we do a few fun things each year including:
NFL Weekly Pick-Em
NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket
Masters Golf Tournament Contest
U.S. Open Golf Tournament Contest

where the winner gets a musky bait from those participating so it's pretty fun and lucrative. we've only had one time when a participant stiffed the winner (you would have to be a frequent visitor to know who the delinquent is but wow would that be a great secret question to get especially the long-time board people to research and try to find out!!).

so, anyway ... thought about having a contest for who lands on the first post on page 500 but just going to do this instead to recognize this feat.

not recruiting but take a minute and stop by sometime, but if you're a clown stay upstairs ...

also, take a minute to remember one of our favorites at both being a great guy and a complete pain in the butt, MuskyHopeful ... Kevin Dunn. don't forget about him, wish he were still with us to inspire our pizza thread with his talents. I'm sure Gracie is still playing close to par ... we miss him.

Edited by jonnysled 8/8/2017 6:40 PM
jonnysled
Posted 8/8/2017 6:08 PM (#873547 - in reply to #873546)
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oh, and we are desperately in need of some new UW homers for the upcoming NCAA Football season thread. we have already gone through the ones we had. #B1GWasteChampions
ToddM
Posted 8/8/2017 6:17 PM (#873549 - in reply to #873546)
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It's a fun place but don't lead with your chin(think before you post) or as LFA MMA announcer Micheal Shiavello said, you will go stiffer than a honeymooners dick.

Edited by ToddM 8/8/2017 6:18 PM
Pointerpride102
Posted 8/8/2017 7:01 PM (#873560 - in reply to #873549)
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Hey, we did an NHL pool too......of which I still owe, sigh.
Tommis
Posted 8/8/2017 7:25 PM (#873564 - in reply to #873546)
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The NHL pool was really fun! That is, once the official bracket challenge site decided to cooperate... it still burns that me, the Pittsburgh guy, didn't have faith in his hometown team and it cost me wimning the pool! The basement is a blast!!! I'm am excited to see what the NFL pools are all about.
Slamr
Posted 8/8/2017 10:24 PM (#873583 - in reply to #873546)
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Tread lightly he who dares to venture to the basement. I go in powerless with only wit and thoughtfulness to defend myself.

And don't be a dumbass down there. You will get eaten alive.
Nershi
Posted 8/8/2017 10:35 PM (#873586 - in reply to #873546)
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Location: MN
To those new around here, do not mess with sled. He will pummel you to oblivion with his keyboard. A true heavyweight champion of the internet that guy.
backdraft
Posted 8/9/2017 7:11 AM (#873601 - in reply to #873546)
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OK - how do you get to the basement? I've never been there. Seems like a fun place.

Backdraft

Edited by backdraft 8/9/2017 7:14 AM
fishhawk50
Posted 8/9/2017 8:21 AM (#873612 - in reply to #873601)
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backdraft - 8/9/2017 7:11 AM

OK - how do you get to the basement? I've never been there. Seems like a fun place.

Backdraft

that was easy..
MOJOcandy101
Posted 8/9/2017 8:54 AM (#873623 - in reply to #873546)
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Location: Alex or Alek?
Cutler is elite.
Top H2O
Posted 8/9/2017 10:14 AM (#873645 - in reply to #873623)
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Don't do it. Turn back while you can !
I can't keep up with these sneaky smart guys sometimes but I do get a lot of Chuckles and try not to stick my foot in my mouth like some do..
free entertainment down there for sure.
Flambeauski
Posted 8/9/2017 10:19 AM (#873647 - in reply to #873546)
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jonnysled - 8/8/2017 6:02 PM

also, take a minute to remember one of our favorites at both being a great guy and a complete pain in the butt, MuskyHopeful ... Kevin Dunn. don't forget about him, wish he were still with us to inspire our pizza thread with his talents. I'm sure Gracie is still playing close to par ... we miss him.


Amen Sled
Hopeful was an inspiration to wise asses everywhere, and a pioneer of NOT TAKING THE SPORT TOO SERIOUSLY
Truly missed.
muskidiem
Posted 8/9/2017 10:36 AM (#873652 - in reply to #873546)
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I smell a trap. Why would the basement come upstairs and act all nicey nice? Good guys, but good intentions? Hmmm
Reelwise
Posted 8/9/2017 10:52 AM (#873661 - in reply to #873623)
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MOJOcandy101 - 8/9/2017 9:54 AM Cutler is elite.


Agree 100%
bobbie
Posted 8/9/2017 12:10 PM (#873679 - in reply to #873661)
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I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating
Pointerpride102
Posted 8/9/2017 12:33 PM (#873689 - in reply to #873679)
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bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


Are you a Badger football fan?
Jeff78
Posted 8/9/2017 12:45 PM (#873693 - in reply to #873679)
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bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


What do you think of Brett Favre?
backdraft
Posted 8/9/2017 12:46 PM (#873694 - in reply to #873546)
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So how do I get there. I have NOT been to the basement to see what is down there.

Is it a link? Another forum?

Backdraft
darbogast90
Posted 8/9/2017 12:55 PM (#873695 - in reply to #873694)
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The first rule of basement dwelling is....
muskyhunter07
Posted 8/9/2017 1:01 PM (#873696 - in reply to #873546)
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What is this basement you speak of
jonnysled
Posted 8/9/2017 1:06 PM (#873698 - in reply to #873696)
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note in the opening statement "not recruiting" and please continue to read the complete sentence before venturing down.

as stated previously, we are in need of a couple passionate UW (not to be confused with National Champion and potential contending UW from the West Coast) Football Fans for the fall season to replace those who ran off and maybe a know-it-all Spartan fan, but otherwise proceed with caution ... drive by's without staying power will be sent back upstairs.

Edited by jonnysled 8/9/2017 1:08 PM
Slamr
Posted 8/9/2017 1:07 PM (#873699 - in reply to #873696)
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muskyhunter07 - 8/9/2017 1:01 PM

What is this basement you speak of


http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=22
muskie-don58
Posted 8/9/2017 1:37 PM (#873719 - in reply to #873546)
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Uh , don't let these guys know repeatedly you need your wife's permission to get out on your boat . Poor guy , LOL
jonnysled
Posted 8/9/2017 2:20 PM (#873730 - in reply to #873719)
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muskie-don58 - 8/9/2017 1:37 PM

Uh , don't let these guys know repeatedly you need your wife's permission to get out on your boat . Poor guy , LOL


Ha!! ... one of many classic moments ...

hope all is well Don ... still remember your big Colonel fish!!
bobbie
Posted 8/9/2017 3:23 PM (#873742 - in reply to #873689)
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Pointerpride102 - 8/9/2017 12:33 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


Are you a Badger football fan?

Hawkeye fan. I found the basement door left open
MOJOcandy101
Posted 8/9/2017 4:18 PM (#873750 - in reply to #873693)
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Jeff78 - 8/9/2017 12:45 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


What do you think of Brett Favre?


You mean the Viking legend?
sworrall
Posted 8/9/2017 4:39 PM (#873751 - in reply to #873679)
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bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


Oh boy....
Pointerpride102
Posted 8/9/2017 4:49 PM (#873754 - in reply to #873742)
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Location: The desert
bobbie - 8/9/2017 3:23 PM

Pointerpride102 - 8/9/2017 12:33 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


Are you a Badger football fan?

Hawkeye fan. I found the basement door left open


I wasn't aware we closed it.
muskyhunter07
Posted 8/9/2017 4:57 PM (#873755 - in reply to #873754)
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Still open... not very scary. I've caught muskie that were scarier
Jeremy
Posted 8/9/2017 5:56 PM (#873769 - in reply to #873546)
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Methinks I'll stay out'a there...I'm the sensitive sort.........................
jonnysled
Posted 8/9/2017 6:01 PM (#873770 - in reply to #873769)
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Jeremy - 8/9/2017 5:56 PM

Methinks I'll stay out'a there...I'm the sensitive sort.........................


based on your location, you'd only last til about the first week of October ...
bobbie
Posted 8/9/2017 6:57 PM (#873779 - in reply to #873754)
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Pointerpride102 - 8/9/2017 4:49 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 3:23 PM

Pointerpride102 - 8/9/2017 12:33 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


Are you a Badger football fan?

Hawkeye fan. I found the basement door left open


I wasn't aware we closed it.

be more aware of your surroundings
happy hooker
Posted 8/9/2017 7:14 PM (#873780 - in reply to #873779)
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Along these same lines,,,
Anybody care to start a M1st fantasy football league,,"brag rights" no pictures, no disputed measurements, record speaks for itself.
12 teams??
Do it right !!!! HAS to be a substantial entry or people loose interest=lame duck rosters
Everybody annies up a Headlock
1st- six headlocks
2nd- four headlocks
3rd - two headlocks
Or your suggested entry fee??

Online serpentine draft ESPN,google,or suggested web host at a convenient time.

I'm in with a new neon perch 12 incher???

Edited by happy hooker 8/9/2017 7:23 PM
Pointerpride102
Posted 8/9/2017 7:27 PM (#873781 - in reply to #873779)
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bobbie - 8/9/2017 6:57 PM

Pointerpride102 - 8/9/2017 4:49 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 3:23 PM

Pointerpride102 - 8/9/2017 12:33 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 12:10 PM

I just looked around the basement, not very intimidating


Are you a Badger football fan?

Hawkeye fan. I found the basement door left open


I wasn't aware we closed it.

be more aware of your surroundings


The door is left open on purpose.
bobbie
Posted 8/9/2017 7:35 PM (#873783 - in reply to #873781)
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thanks guys I can hang with TopH20
bobbie
Posted 8/9/2017 7:39 PM (#873784 - in reply to #873783)
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under the bus he goes
jonnysled
Posted 8/9/2017 7:50 PM (#873788 - in reply to #873783)
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bobbie - 8/9/2017 7:35 PM

thanks guys I can hang with TopH20


that explains it ...

Hawkeyes ... the B1G Waste Team that was a National Contender that one year, right?
esoxaddict
Posted 8/9/2017 11:35 PM (#873815 - in reply to #873546)
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jonnysled - 8/8/2017 6:02 PM

[...] (we ran off the one woman who showed up to fight for her man) [...]

That topic comes up every once and a while. The transcript goes something like this:

HER: "Are those guys just a** holes, or are you ALL like that?!"

ME: "Like what?"

HER: "You know... A** HOLES. You're pr*cks! If women said that kinda sh*t to each other we'd be clawing each others eyes out and hate each other for the rest of our lives!"

ME: "Sooo... if you were talking to Karen and you said "Ahh F you, you're a C***!" She wouldn't call you tomorrow and say "Hey man, wanna beer?" So I take it you're done with the muskiefirst thing, eh?"

HER: Oh HELL YEAH! I deal with YOU on a daily basis. I deal with my brother. I deal with my father. Why would I subject myself to more of you ***ing ***holes than I already have to??!"

She can throw double 10's and rip a grandma all day, crap in a bucket, put away a 6 pack without blinking, and rip a fart that would rattle the windows, but she ain't ever gonna be one of the guys. And I guess that's a good thing. Rather have a lady with some balls than a dude with tits. Just sayin'...
muskie-don58
Posted 8/10/2017 4:15 AM (#873817 - in reply to #873730)
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All good Sled. Love your wit and perspective.
jonnysled
Posted 8/10/2017 7:02 AM (#873824 - in reply to #873815)
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esoxaddict - 8/9/2017 11:35 PM

jonnysled - 8/8/2017 6:02 PM

[...] (we ran off the one woman who showed up to fight for her man) [...]

That topic comes up every once and a while. The transcript goes something like this:

HER: "Are those guys just a** holes, or are you ALL like that?!"

ME: "Like what?"

HER: "You know... A** HOLES. You're pr*cks! If women said that kinda sh*t to each other we'd be clawing each others eyes out and hate each other for the rest of our lives!"

ME: "Sooo... if you were talking to Karen and you said "Ahh F you, you're a C***!" She wouldn't call you tomorrow and say "Hey man, wanna beer?" So I take it you're done with the muskiefirst thing, eh?"

HER: Oh HELL YEAH! I deal with YOU on a daily basis. I deal with my brother. I deal with my father. Why would I subject myself to more of you ***ing ***holes than I already have to??!"

She can throw double 10's and rip a grandma all day, crap in a bucket, put away a 6 pack without blinking, and rip a fart that would rattle the windows, but she ain't ever gonna be one of the guys. And I guess that's a good thing. Rather have a lady with some balls than a dude with tits. Just sayin'...


we are expecting you to have the go-pro running in the boat next week and report back ...
bobbie
Posted 8/10/2017 5:14 PM (#873873 - in reply to #873788)
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jonnysled - 8/9/2017 7:50 PM

bobbie - 8/9/2017 7:35 PM

thanks guys I can hang with TopH20


that explains it ...

Hawkeyes ... the B1G Waste Team that was a National Contender that one year, right?

ya I'm a Redskins fan also so I don't have much to talk about when comes to football