OT: Off Topic 2019 part IX - Spring is coming - REALLY

[Gee Wally]

Ive been getting up at 5:30 for probably 50 years. School and then work habit. Still do. Im at work by 7:00.

Sleeping in for me on a weekend is maybe 7:00.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

If I stayed up late I could probably sleep late but the kids get up around 6 no matter when you went to bed or how many beers you had.

My grandmother could only sleep about 5 hours a night as she got older. She hated being awake when it was dark in the morning so she would go to bed at 1am every night. It was pretty funny talking about the last episode of Conan with a 80 year old when I was in college

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

It doesn't matter what time I go to bed, I will wake up between 1:30-2:30am, then I will toss and turn until I get sick of it between 4-4:30am and I'm up for the day.

I was reading an article a while back about first and second sleep. Aparently back before electricity people would sleep for four hours, be awake for two, then slee four more. Pretty interesting

Sleep: why they used to do it twice a night | Laura Barton

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

whatever the issues were with both Facebook and Instagram seem to have been rectified for now....

 

[Kovi]

I'm so jealous of everyone who can sleep in like that. If I manage to make it close to 6am I am excited and feel like I "slept in" LOL

If I sleep past 7:30 I feel like half the day is gone. I've always been an early riser.

<<<<Not a night person.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

could be a lot worse.....

97 mph wind gust recorded in Colorado Springs, 80 mph winds as far south as Amarillo, TX, and in Denver, the dreaded March "bomb cyclone" blizzard heading toward Rapid City, SD

 

[Bruinaura]

I exercise before work between 5 and 615 am

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Glove Malfunction]

could be a lot worse.....

97 mph wind gust recorded in Colorado Springs, 80 mph winds as far south as Amarillo, TX, and in Denver, the dreaded March "bomb cyclone" blizzard heading toward Rapid City, SD

Wind was HOWLING here in the Falls today. Hit 30 mph a couple of times today. Almost blew me over going out to lunch. Must be dreadful further north.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Wind was HOWLING here in the Falls today. Hit 30 mph a couple of times today. Almost blew me over going out to lunch. Must be dreadful further north.

and yes, the Colorado Eagles played a hockey game tonight despite the conditions

 

[GordonHowe]

I don't understand morning people.. I can barely drag myself out of bed this week thanks to DST.

Quite agree.

Stay away from me in the morning.

 

[GordonHowe]

Sir: What US civics do you teach?

 

[GordonHowe]

I exercise before work between 5 and 615 am depending on what I have going on for morning meetings. I’ve never been a morning person but that changed in the last 5ish Years. I don’t like getting up but I love being up and out early. I “sleep in” on Sundays meaning I go to a 10am yoga class so don’t need to set an alarm.

I find this exceedingly unacceptable. You are too good for this planet.

Do we have a Buddhist in our midst?

 

[smithformeragent]

Sir: What US civics do you teach?

We started a new program this year called We The People. New to us, as it’s axtually been around for a number of years. The students get an overview of the three branches and the bill of rights in 8th grade US, so when they come into civics as Freshmen, they already have a pretty decent understanding of the structure and function of government.

So the way I teach it is more thematic and we do a lot of discussion, practical application and debate. We compare eras like the consolidation of power to the executive branch during war time for example.

It’s very hands on. I took the students to the state house in Concord back in December to compete in simulated congressional hearings. There are six different units and the students had to prepare a series of three four minute “statements” for each unit. The judges consists of lawyers and judges from the state and they ask the students one of the three questions. The students read their prepared statements and then get grilled for six minutes of follow up questioning.

 

[McGarnagle]

We started a new program this year called We The People. New to us, as it’s axtually been around for a number of years. The students get an overview of the three branches and the bill of rights in 8th grade US, so when they come into civics as Freshmen, they already have a pretty decent understanding of the structure and function of government.

So the way I teach it is more thematic and we do a lot of discussion, practical application and debate. We compare eras like the consolidation of power to the executive branch during war time for example.

It’s very hands on. I took the students to the state house in Concord back in December to compete in simulated congressional hearings. There are six different units and the students had to prepare a series of three four minute “statements” for each unit. The judges consists of lawyers and judges from the state and they ask the students one of the three questions. The students read their prepared statements and then get grilled for six minutes of follow up questioning.

 

[Kate08]

I find this exceedingly unacceptable. You are too good for this planet.

Do we have a Buddhist in our midst?

Hardly.

I work out because I really like beer. And Pizza.

Not really. I do love beer and pizza but I’ve come to truly enjoy exercise. I feel my best when I start the day with a workout.

...and end it with Pizza and beer.

 

[BMC]

I don't understand morning people.. I can barely drag myself out of bed this week thanks to DST.

Cheery morning people suck. Do not talk to me until I've had my breakfast and shower. Even then I'm kind of grumpy lol

 

[Kovi]

It is rare for me to not wake up cheery and ....talkative. (witchy is not really in my repertoire that often)

just
ask
Glove Malfunction


although he hasnt complained yet

 

[LouJersey]

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hahaha I do 4;40-6

 

[LouJersey]

Went to bed at 730....woke up at 9...tossed and turned all night...AGAIN.

Will go to bed later this evening with the Bruins on and hopefully be able to sleep and get up at 4:30

 

[smithformeragent]

Went to bed at 730....woke up at 9...tossed and turned all night...AGAIN.

Will go to bed later this evening with the Bruins on and hopefully be able to sleep and get up at 4:30

I managed to fall asleep shortly after 8.

Had a nightmare and woke up around midnight.

Was up at 4:40 and had a hard time getting out of bed.

Gutted through chest day and ran a couple of miles on the track.
Then soaked in the hot tub.

I'm going to take a mental health day tomorrow because it's a workshop day and rest up a bit.
Signing up for a half marathon at the end of the month.

I had a lot easier time running in the wee hours down in Cancun when it was in the mid 60s bright and early.

 

[Terrier]

State finals set for this Sunday at TD Garden:


Boys’ hockey

Sunday at TD Garden
Division 3 final: Hopkinton (17-6-2) vs. Wachusett (17-4-2), 11 a.m.
Division 2 final: Canton (24-0-1) vs. Tewksbury (17-4-3), 3:15 p.m.
Super 8 final: BC High (19-2-2) vs. Pope Francis (18-1-3), 5:45 p.m
Division 1 final: Duxbury (21-4-0) vs. Winchester (17-7-0), 7:45 p.m.

Girls’ hockey

Sunday at TD Garden
Division 2 final: Notre Dame-Hingham (16-5-2) vs. Wellesley (16-4-3), 9 a.m.
Division 1 final: Austin Prep (23-0-0) vs. Methuen-Tewksbury (21-1-1), 1 p.m.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Terrier]

Wow, they still do mob hits in New York.

https://nypost.com/2019/03/13/gambino-crime-boss-frank-cali-shot-dead-outside-staten-island-home/

 

[Chief Nine]

Wow, they still do mob hits in New York.

https://nypost.com/2019/03/13/gambino-crime-boss-frank-cali-shot-dead-outside-staten-island-home/

I have lots of questions about this one...