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by big d note
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: Everything Else [OT]
Topic: The Book Thread
Replies: 31
Views: 15038

Re: The Book Thread

I read Shogun a few years ago and just loved it. I found a bunch more Clavell paperbacks at a book sale and grabbed them up, but I haven't dove into them yet. Is Taipan the best one to read next? I'm currently rereading C.S. Friedman's Coldfire trilogy, which is awesome. Check it out if you like fan...
by big d note
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Everything Else [OT]
Topic: Streaming Media - Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire Stick
Replies: 14
Views: 26490

Re: Streaming Media - Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire Stick

You should get a Chromecast to have for instances like that. I used to get annoyed when I had to go hook up my laptop to my tv for something. Not an issue anymore for me. I'm tempted to get a Roku just to play with. But I don't subscribe to anything. No Netflix, No Hulu Plus...so the best services ...
by big d note
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: Everything Else [OT]
Topic: Streaming Media - Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire Stick
Replies: 14
Views: 26490

Re: Streaming Media - Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire Stick

Big d note, I've heard a lot of complaints about the Gamecenter channel. Is it a Roku issue or is it just that Gamecenter sucks? It's the way the NHL manages their servers. If you want to watch a game either live or a day later, it's fine. I actually love the condensed game option for watching a ga...
by big d note
Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:11 pm
Forum: Everything Else [OT]
Topic: Streaming Media - Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire Stick
Replies: 14
Views: 26490

Re: Streaming Media - Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire Stick

I've got a couple Rokus (a 3 and a 2) and they're great. I like that they are standalone and don't require a phone or laptop to generate the content. My kids can grab the remote and go without having to mess with my phone or the computer. My biggest beef with it is still the NHL Gamecenter channel c...
by big d note
Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT #32: 12/18/14 | 9:30PM CST | @ Kings | FSMW/KMOX
Replies: 74
Views: 5191

Re: GDT #32: 12/18/14 | 9:30PM CST | @ Kings | FSMW/KMOX

The Blues looked super tired and sloppy in the second. Lazy passes, didn't get pucks going north-south, too much cutesy east-west crap, and not enough hustle after loose pucks. That and some weak penalty calls cost them the game. I agree that they need some motivation after that one.
by big d note
Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: NHL Gamcenter Live for $75
Replies: 48
Views: 3272

Re: NHL Gamcenter Live for $75

dmiles2186 wrote:How do playoff games work? I know the first rounds are on FSMW, but once they move onto NBCSN, isn't that a problem?
I'm not sure. As a Blues fan, this has not been a problem yet. :facepalm:
by big d note
Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: NHL Gamcenter Live for $75
Replies: 48
Views: 3272

Re: NHL Gamcenter Live for $75

I cut the cord earlier this year and don't miss it. We had DirecTV and a Roku, and we were using the Roku 80% of the time. When we watched DirecTV it was either for sports or we just flipped through channels and ended up watching a mindless Food Network show or another Law & Order episode. We have g...
by big d note
Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Hall of Fame G Martin Brodeur is coming to the Blues!
Replies: 89
Views: 14734

Re: Hall of Fame G Martin Brodeur is coming to the Blues!

I actually like this move more and more as I think of it. Consider: the 2/1 and 3/1 bonuses aren't for being on the Blues' roster-they're for being on any NHL roster. Marty wants to prove to teams with real need in goal that he can still play in the NHL. The only way for him to do that is actually ...
by big d note
Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:58 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: So the Blues had a exciting day today
Replies: 2
Views: 542

Re: So the Blues had a exciting day today

Wait, Pronger and Brodeur got in a fight at the Blues practice today? :lol:
by big d note
Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Hall of Fame G Martin Brodeur is coming to the Blues!
Replies: 89
Views: 14734

Re: Hall of Fame G Martin Brodeur is coming to the Blues!

Yeah, this sounds like the Tom Barrasso experiment v2.0. That worked out fantastic.

What's Cujo doing these days? Think of all the jerseys they could sell!
by big d note
Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: AHL Trying To Reduce Shootouts
Replies: 21
Views: 5705

Re: AHL Trying To Reduce Shootouts

I wish that ShootoutsNEVERexisted. Ties never bothered me, but I like the 3-point system.
by big d note
Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT #15: 11/11/14 | 7:00PM CST | v Sabres | NBCSN/KMOX
Replies: 30
Views: 2172

Re: GDT #15: 11/11/14 | 7:00PM CST | v Sabres | NBCSN/KMOX

One of my co-workers is a Sabres fan from Buffalo. He's already rooting for Connor McDavid.
by big d note
Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: **The Official '14-'15 LGB Player Sponsorships Thread**
Replies: 37
Views: 7762

Re: **The Official '14-'15 LGB Player Sponsorships Thread**

Whew, I'm late to the party but nobody took Ray Barile yet! :okman:
by big d note
Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Blues fan passes away after fall from escalator at Scottrade
Replies: 17
Views: 2045

Re: Blues fan passes away after fall from escalator at Scott

A year or two ago at Coors Field a drunk fan tried to slide down the railing on the stairs, toppled over, and died the same way. Maybe we need to start an awareness campaign. Don't let friends drink and slide down stairs/escalators at sporting events.
by big d note
Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: #SaveTheOrgan
Replies: 17
Views: 2327

Re: #SaveTheOrgan

If money is the problem, then fire Louie and keep the damn organ. This is a no-brainer.
by big d note
Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: UPDATED 9/27/14: Schwartz Signed
Replies: 113
Views: 8965

Re: Schwartz

We had a poster from Sweden back when Berglund was drafted, I think it was Ehijo, who said that Berglund tended to get really down on himself when he didn't play well and go into a funk. At the time I wondered if the Blues had a sports psychologist on staff to deal with players like that. I still do...
by big d note
Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: New Penguins third jerseys
Replies: 11
Views: 915

Re: New Penguins third jerseys

My only complaint with that one is something they can't control - the damn swoopy shirt tail at the bottom. Stupid Reebok.
by big d note
Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: NHL Says No to Jersey Ads (For Now)
Replies: 9
Views: 994

Re: NHL Says No to Jersey Ads (For Now)

Just say no! Put whatever on the practice jerseys - I don't care. But leave the game jerseys alone! Those European jerseys covered in ads look like shit.
by big d note
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Does hockey need a warning track?
Replies: 21
Views: 1832

Re: Does hockey need a warning track?

Here is a suggestion...get rid of the shelf where the boards and glass meet. That thing is dangerous...and not needed. What is the point of the shelf? Is that just the way they would build the glass? The only thing I see it used for is when the linesmen sometimes jump up on it to let the puck slide...