Thank you all. It's not 2016 anymore. 5 years ago. Time flies, and I'm still here, even if aloof and inactive most of the time. I still lurk and post occasionally. I was on the old Phil Zone as early as 2004, and posted regularly from about 2007 until about a year before the old site shut down.
I recall a post from a long time ago, where a Zoner was being defensive and justifying something (imagine that?), and prominently brought up her age, perhaps to demand respect or compassion for her situation due to advancing elderly age of .... 48! It seemed significantly "older than me" at the time, since I was only 42-43ish. That 48 year old Zoner was like "almost 50" kinda old. I remember thinking "We are an aging bunch"!
well... I turned 58 yesterday, like "almost 60" kinda old LOL! I don't mind aging. A few things I miss from my youth would be 20/20 vision, and a greater appetite for risk than I have now. But despite the inevitable changes, I'm pretty psyched to have made it this far, and optimistic about the future. I'm ok with being an old fuck, as long as I can stay relatively healthy, with ample energy to laugh and have fun, and a little mindfulness not to be too much of a crotchety old fuck most of the time.
Note: Old Fuck is not the same thing as Old Fart or Old Man, in terms of state of psyche. Search George Carlin on the subject. I stole the concept from him. The way I perceive it... An Old Fuck may be stubborn, cynical, sometimes annoying, and perhaps over the hill, yet maintains a vital curiosity and attitude, a zest for life, is aware of a changing world, and can still connect with young people. An Old Fart is a fading, out of touch, buzz kill who is no longer interesting or any fun, and just gets in the way. An Old Man is a man much older than me, whatever age I may be at the time. I can identify as Old Fuck, but not Old Fart or Old Man.
So, Happy Birthday to Me. That's cool. Thanks for the kind vibes and friendship over the years, and all the late breaking music and concert news!.
Does that mean you don't bluff in high stakes poker as much as you used to? <<<
No, I wasn't referring to poker specifically. I haven't spent much time in casinos in the past 2 years, not because I am risk-adverse to losing money, but more for concerns about contagion associated with covid-19, awkwardness of wearing a mask, and general pandemic era phenomena. I do hate to lose, though, and don't gamble as much as I used to, in general. Losing hurts more than winning feels good. Ask any gambler.
I was referring more to risky things I used to do regularly in pursuit if a good time, like for example driving late at night in adverse conditions, skiing/mt. biking at high speeds, sometimes without a helmet, and taking full doses of LSD at concerts, sometimes without a helmet! These days I'm more likely to prioritize my safety and comfort level, over pursuits of adventure, excitement or enlightenment. But there are gray areas, and nothing is necessarily all-or-nothing.
as far as those high stakes bluffs ar concerned... Pure bluffs for high stakes in poker are mostly the stuff of romantic legend. Most successful bluffs are for small pots that nobody else bets at, or actually speculative bets on draws known as semi-bluffs. Bluffs happen, but much less rarely and dramatically than Hollywood, Las Vegas and other media accounts may lead people to believe. Most of the time when a poker player makes a big bet, he's got a big hand, and is hoping to get called.
That thread back in the day where the two of you went at it tooth & nail about odds and gambling was the stuff of legend. He kept going at you in his abrasive, immutable style and you just kept countering his arguments with logic & facts, and as I followed it I thought you won the argument.
Which wasn't an easy thing to do with lites.
Your contributions to the black screen are good ones Tofu.
^Good recommendation. I'll take it into consideration. Perhaps a small dose, in some time, place and cosmic head space where the set and setting, and music will be "just exactly perfect".
Lance, I remember the epic argument with Northern Lites about gambling, though I can't recall the specific topics. I know that neither of us wanted to let the other get the last word! Good stuff.
Thanks, Hall. Good advice. I do want a new mt. bike. I'd ride more often, and do more challenging trails. Mine is an antiquated 1991 Marin Muir Woods that I bought new for about $400. It felt so heavy and clunky after riding my friend's modern lightweight bike with suspension and all that good stuff. I realize it would probably cost $2-3K to get something good these days.
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I thought this was going to
I thought this was going to be a 2016 thread.
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Happy birthday Mr Tofu Head!
Happy birthday Mr Tofu Head!
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Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
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HBD - Play Hard Today
HBD - Play Hard Today
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HBD!
HBD!
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Happy birthday and many happy
Happy birthday and many happy returns.
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Thank you all. It's not 2016
Thank you all. It's not 2016 anymore. 5 years ago. Time flies, and I'm still here, even if aloof and inactive most of the time. I still lurk and post occasionally. I was on the old Phil Zone as early as 2004, and posted regularly from about 2007 until about a year before the old site shut down.
I recall a post from a long time ago, where a Zoner was being defensive and justifying something (imagine that?), and prominently brought up her age, perhaps to demand respect or compassion for her situation due to advancing elderly age of .... 48! It seemed significantly "older than me" at the time, since I was only 42-43ish. That 48 year old Zoner was like "almost 50" kinda old. I remember thinking "We are an aging bunch"!
well... I turned 58 yesterday, like "almost 60" kinda old LOL! I don't mind aging. A few things I miss from my youth would be 20/20 vision, and a greater appetite for risk than I have now. But despite the inevitable changes, I'm pretty psyched to have made it this far, and optimistic about the future. I'm ok with being an old fuck, as long as I can stay relatively healthy, with ample energy to laugh and have fun, and a little mindfulness not to be too much of a crotchety old fuck most of the time.
Note: Old Fuck is not the same thing as Old Fart or Old Man, in terms of state of psyche. Search George Carlin on the subject. I stole the concept from him. The way I perceive it... An Old Fuck may be stubborn, cynical, sometimes annoying, and perhaps over the hill, yet maintains a vital curiosity and attitude, a zest for life, is aware of a changing world, and can still connect with young people. An Old Fart is a fading, out of touch, buzz kill who is no longer interesting or any fun, and just gets in the way. An Old Man is a man much older than me, whatever age I may be at the time. I can identify as Old Fuck, but not Old Fart or Old Man.
So, Happy Birthday to Me. That's cool. Thanks for the kind vibes and friendship over the years, and all the late breaking music and concert news!.
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Happy BDay Tofu!
Happy BDay Tofu!
Yeah, I am almost 70(67).
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>>>a greater appetite for
>>>a greater appetite for risk than I have now<<<
Does that mean you don't bluff in high stakes poker as much as you used to?
And 58? Just a kid.
HB!
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Happy birthday TOFU HEAD!!!
Happy birthday TOFU HEAD!!!
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>>>a greater appetite for
>>>a greater appetite for risk than I have now<<<
Does that mean you don't bluff in high stakes poker as much as you used to? <<<
No, I wasn't referring to poker specifically. I haven't spent much time in casinos in the past 2 years, not because I am risk-adverse to losing money, but more for concerns about contagion associated with covid-19, awkwardness of wearing a mask, and general pandemic era phenomena. I do hate to lose, though, and don't gamble as much as I used to, in general. Losing hurts more than winning feels good. Ask any gambler.
I was referring more to risky things I used to do regularly in pursuit if a good time, like for example driving late at night in adverse conditions, skiing/mt. biking at high speeds, sometimes without a helmet, and taking full doses of LSD at concerts, sometimes without a helmet! These days I'm more likely to prioritize my safety and comfort level, over pursuits of adventure, excitement or enlightenment. But there are gray areas, and nothing is necessarily all-or-nothing.
as far as those high stakes bluffs ar concerned... Pure bluffs for high stakes in poker are mostly the stuff of romantic legend. Most successful bluffs are for small pots that nobody else bets at, or actually speculative bets on draws known as semi-bluffs. Bluffs happen, but much less rarely and dramatically than Hollywood, Las Vegas and other media accounts may lead people to believe. Most of the time when a poker player makes a big bet, he's got a big hand, and is hoping to get called.
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Ah man, where's Northernlites
Ah man, where's Northernlites when you need him?
That thread back in the day where the two of you went at it tooth & nail about odds and gambling was the stuff of legend. He kept going at you in his abrasive, immutable style and you just kept countering his arguments with logic & facts, and as I followed it I thought you won the argument.
Which wasn't an easy thing to do with lites.
Your contributions to the black screen are good ones Tofu.
You should post more often.
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i recommend an occasional
i recommend an occasional helmetfree lsd musical adventure
big fan of YOU
here's to 58 healthy more
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^Good recommendation. I'll
^Good recommendation. I'll take it into consideration. Perhaps a small dose, in some time, place and cosmic head space where the set and setting, and music will be "just exactly perfect".
Lance, I remember the epic argument with Northern Lites about gambling, though I can't recall the specific topics. I know that neither of us wanted to let the other get the last word! Good stuff.
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Happy Bday from one 58 year
Happy Bday from one 58 year old old fuck to another!
Now get a mtb bike with disc brakes (if you don't already have one), do a half hit at shows, and always wear your helmet!
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Thanks, Hall. Good advice. I
Thanks, Hall. Good advice. I do want a new mt. bike. I'd ride more often, and do more challenging trails. Mine is an antiquated 1991 Marin Muir Woods that I bought new for about $400. It felt so heavy and clunky after riding my friend's modern lightweight bike with suspension and all that good stuff. I realize it would probably cost $2-3K to get something good these days.