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I try to drink plenty of water each day, but I probably don't drink anywhere near the suggested amounts I've found online.  According to the Mayo Clinic men should drink 15.5 cups of water a day and I've found other sources which suggest that a person should drink .5 oz per lb.  Either of those ways I never come close most days.  I think I'd be in the bathroom most of the time if I did.  I don't drink that much of any liquids combined except for when I'm in the mood to drink lots of beer.  

A bit off topic as it doesn't exactly relate to dehydration, but I know that a lot of times muscle cramps are caused by dehydration.  I used to get a lot of nocturnal leg cramps.  My wife read that Magnesium would help prevent those, and started making me take a supplemental pill every night.  This has almost eliminated these cramps completely.  Perhaps something for any athletes who deal with persistent cramping to consider.  I think pickle juice is supposed to help as well, but I think I might rather have the cramps than to down a glass of pickle juice.  

3 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

So when they are FDA approved, you'll get them vaccinated?

It would give me more confidence, but I'll admit I'm still skeptical as to the speed in which these were produced.  Any other vaccines have taken way more time to develope, test, etc.  If rumors of FDA approval this fall come true, than it will be based upon pressure but on the agency and not due to any rigorous testing, etc.  When these vaccines were announced the manufacturers promised that they were about 95% effective or so,  this doesn't seem to be  the case.  Look at Israel for example.  They are supposed to be one of the most highly % vaccinated countires in the world and they are currently experiences a high number of cases.  If I can see  that the vaccine is safe and it works than I would have more faith giving it to my daughters.  

We don't know a lot or anything about any long term effects of these vaccines but we do know that thus far severe infections in children have been very infrequent.  I will not force my childern to get this vaccine until I have certain that it is safe for them. 

27 minutes ago, Walter said:

1. None of the B12 leftovers live up to the academic standards of the P12 schools. 

 

Let's be honest, although the Big 10 and Pac 10 / 12 like to brag about their academic standards, academics aren't going to factor into planning for the survival of a D1 football conference.  Money is king.  Always has been.  If academics were so important why not poach from the Ivy League. 

21 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

Well they aren't draconian measures, for one. But it's the same people that suggest children get all vaccinations, not just this one. 

As a parent it way pretty easy to decide to get my kids vaccinated for polio and measles as both of these vaccines have been in use for 50+ years.  There are still a lot of unknows about these new vaccines, including the fact that they are not yet FDA approved.  I'm in no rush to make my daughters take these.  

3 hours ago, TheDeuce said:

Let me rephrase... 

If they wanted to go to the SEC, it's purely about money. They gain nothing competitively by joining the SEC. 

It's D1 college football.  It's always going to be about money.

Ketchup, mustard, relish, and onion.  Although we do have a popular drive in restaurant in town which serves them wrapped in cheese and bacon, in which cause I will eat it without any sauces.  

I would like to see some kids give up their scholarships so that those monies could be given to a walk-on instead.  For example the QB at Ohio St. or Alabama will earn more than enough to pay their tuition plus profit substantially.  

3 hours ago, barrel said:

I saw something pop up on social media so I don’t know how true some of it is. 
 

1) There is a 40k limit on NIL earnings before an athlete must give up their scholarship. I’m not sure how accurate that is or if it’s poorly paraphrased. 
 

2) NIL income could have an impact on pell grants. It could be considered part of household income and thus cause some to no longer receive grant money. 
 

Like I said I’m not sure how accurate or how much an impact these things will make. Unfortunately people are just seeing dollar signs and it will be a little bit before you see the impact and pitfalls. 

It should have an impact on pell grants.  Those are need based.  If an athlete is making six figures than he no longer has the same need and it would be robbing another student who would be more deserving of the assistance.  

13 hours ago, rjs4470 said:

I replaced my Traeger junior with a Camp Chef Woodwind. It has a few really neat features. It’s got a lever that empties the ash out of the fire pot which is a lot easier than breaking the grill down to empty using a shop vac. It also has two low temp/heavy smoke settings in addition to the regular settings from 200-450. Even better you can attach different add ons  to the side like a small gas grill, flat top grill or a pizza oven. I added the gas grill and now I can happily do burgers and dogs on that rather than wasting pellets. It’s great for reverse searing.

That's the grill I'm probably going to get eventually.  Just need to save up some $ first.  Everytime I get some set aside teenage daughters come along.  

4 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Easy for me, the 2015 Wisconsin game hands down. 

As much as that game hurt to lose, I think you still have to go with one of the times UK finished runner up in the tournament.  Beating Wisconsin did not guarantee a title.  39-1 might sting even worse.  

Dick Vitale calling a Duke game next season will be a preview of what hell is like.  

Jesse James

7 hours ago, FB Head said:

Question: Is there other places in Kentucky that is similar in size as Hopkinsville where they have consolidated into just one county school?  If so, how did that work out in terms of sports?

Here in WKY, Graves and McCracken consolidated but there is also a city school (Mayfield, Paducah).

I understand consolidating makes sense from a financial aspect to the county. I don't like the fact that less kids will have an opportunity to engage in sports and/or academic teams.

I think Henderson Co. would be pretty similar to Christian Co.   Of course their city and county schools consolidated decades ago.  Fairly sure that they are one of the largest public schools in the state. 

On 4/2/2021 at 2:21 PM, ChiefSmoke said:

I like the merger idea.  For example , if there were still ONE Boone County HS, it would be competitive with any program in the state. 

I would love to see....

Laurel County HS

Madison County HS

Jessamine County HS

 

You could still have two campuses, but one school. Or, do a freshman academy, house 10 thru 12 in another location. 

Would be some logistic issues, for sure. But, you can create pods/small groups to gain benefits of a smaller school... and keep the advantages of the numbers. 

 

That is how Muhlenburg Co. is set up. 

I travel around a lot for my job, especially western Kentucky.  As far as I can recall Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, and Livingston Counties are the only ones on that side of the state that do not have a chain restaurant.  

Hancock Co. almost makes the cut.  They have a Subway in Lewisport, but that is it as far as restaurant chains.  

7 hours ago, Tomcats1990 said:

Let go get 9.

Dontaie Allen 39.7%

I wonder if Kings Island might provide some sort of transportation.  My daughter worked 4 years for Holiday World starting when she was 14.  They had busses that would pick the kids up at various locations each morning and take them to work and then bring them back in the evening.  We just had to get her to a local church parking lot to meet the bus.  

A bit of an off the wall suggestion but check out the St. Louis Cathedral which is located across from Jackson Square.  The older portions of the current building date back to the late 1700's and the parish itself originated in the early 1700's when the area was still under Spanish rule.  Even if your not Catholic, I think you would appreciate the architecture and history of this beautiful building.  

And to echo what others have said taking the streetcar down St. Charles into the Garden District is an enjoyable time.  There are some fabulous homes in that area.  The beignets at Cafe du Mond are perhaps a bit overrated but still pretty good and I guess that's the thing to do in New Orleans so might has well check that off your bucket list if you havent' already.  Get a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's, where the drink was invented, or grab a drink at Laffitte's Blacksmith Shop which is purported to be the oldest bar in the United States, dating back to the early 1700's.   

13 hours ago, HoopJunkie said:

If you stay in SF, eat at Scomas at least once!

I'll look into this.  Thanks for the recommendation.

13 hours ago, Bluegrasscard said:

SF - gotta ride a cable car and check out Lombard Street. There used to be tours of the cable car mechanical facilities.  Fisherman's Wharf  is usually on people's list.  We took a ferry over to Saucalito from there to get a good view of the Golden Gate from the water.  We also took a quick tour of the bay including Alcatraz.  An actual tour of Alcatraz was longer and we just did not want to spend that much time. 

 

 

 

 

I would like to see Alcatraz, but it's my understanding that as of now the tours are of the exterior only.  Doesn't really seem worth it if you can't see the inside of the prison.  

On 4/10/2021 at 10:46 PM, Voice of Reason said:

Sounds like a really nice trip. I also endorse Carmel as a nice town to visit. You can do the 17 mile drive through Pebble Beach Golf Course next to Carmel.  The Golden Gate Bridge is very impressive in person. San Francisco is by far my favorite city of the big ones in California. I love the Pacific Coast Hwy drive. I really liked Hearst Castle. San Clemente, halfway between LA and San Diego, has a nice area by the ocean to chill out and get a meal with a view. I know you said no zoos but if you like zoos at all San Diego Zoo is definitely worth a visit. They have a different group of animals there than what you usually see in zoos. Enjoy!

I plan to travel 17 mile drive, would love to get to see Pebble Beach, hopefully Covid won't restrict access from at least visiting the clubhouse.   We've been to a lot of zoos and I know that San Diego is supposed to be one of the best if not the best in the country, just with limited time in the area, I think there our other things that we can do which can only be seen in that area.  Plus I think Covid restrictions are still limiting what can be done at the zoo. 

On 4/10/2021 at 10:45 PM, HoopJunkie said:

Following the PCH is a great trip. The ocean is always right outside the window. You’ll quickly discover that outside of those major cities, California is really a bunch of small towns. Stop as much as you can. You’ll fall in love. San Luis Obispo is one of my favorite places I’ve ever been. And I’ve traveled regularly for over 20 years. 

Thanks for the recommendation.  

On 4/10/2021 at 8:16 PM, The Raven said:

I've only been to Northern CA.   Carmel by the Sea is really pretty.  I was there when the mayor was some guy named Eastwood.  Area is gorgeous and you are close to San Francisco and the Napa Valley area.   Big Sur is also not too far away.

Carmel by the Sea is for sure one of the towns I plan to visit. 

On 4/10/2021 at 6:41 PM, bugatti said:

We went to the Central Coast region (half way between LA and SF) a few years back and I fell in love. I’ve not done Napa, but the friends we were with had and they say Napa, while beautiful, is much more expensive and pretentious than the Central Coast. I’m more of a fan of the wines from this region, too. 
 

Nearby is the Hearst Castle which is really cool. HWY 1 goes through here - and San Luis Obispo - so you will have a blast. 
 

My only food recommendation is to pull off at Arroyo Grande and go to Frutiland La Casa del Sabor.... Assuming you like Mexican. It’s nationally renowned. Thank me later. 

As of now, I believe the Hearst Castle remains closed for tours.  Hopefully that might change by mid July.  We both love Mexican food.  I looked up Frutiland on Yelp and there food looks amazing, and it seems like we would likely get to there location within lunchtime so it might be an ideal stop that day.   Thanks.