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Twisted Sister - Heavy Metal Christmas

Winners on Friday were Utah, Toronto, Montreal, Washington, NY Rangers, Colorado, and Florida beat St. Louis in OT, 2-1.

It is common to feel overwhelmed when starting Karate, or any martial art, or anything new in life really. Did you enjoy training? Keep in mind martial arts are not for everyone, there is no shame in trying it for three months and then deciding it is not for you. I often times still get frustrated when I am not improving at the rate I wish I was and can get frustrated. There were many times I took my frustration home with me. If you want to learn the only way to do it is to keep working at it. Remember it takes years of practice to get some of these things down fully. Each class you attend, you improve. Sometimes the improvement is tough to see, others it is clear, but you will improve every time you go to class.

I think most of us have been there, the trip that got ruined because of a nightmare at the airport, and/or a miserable flight. I have several, including this summer when I was stranded during that computer error by Microsoft which caused flight problems all across the country. I spent two and a half days in Salt Lake City trying to get a flight out of there. I am currently on a streak of 15 consecutive flights that were either delayed or cancelled. Let's hear about your worst travel experiences, just in time for Christmas!

The Karate Kid movies (all four), Kickboxer 2, Fight Club, 8 Mile, 21, 42, Ace Ventura Pet Detective, Major League, White Men Can't Jump, and Good Will Hunting all come to mind.

Several OT games on Thursday with the Penguins beating the Preds, the Senators over the Flames and the Oilers topped the Bruins. Other winners were the Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Kings, and Lightning. The Sharks are ahead of the Avalanche 2-1 after two.

I will take it!

The Chiefs have removed Mahomes from the injury report and he will be starting on Saturday. Not a surprise.

I've never been into boxing or followed it, so I don't really know, but many have said that the sport is dying and that the rise of MMA is a big part of it. Is there still a large interest in boxing? Is it more popular in the USA than anywhere else? Does anyone here follow boxing? Seems the only thing anyone watches is these gimmick fights like Jake Paul vs Tyson. Let's discuss it.

Elmo & Pasty - Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer

If I was a Raiders fan, I would want them to keep losing at this point and lock up that #1 draft choice. The team might as well clean house and rebuild anyway, so no better way to do that than with the #1 overall pick. I agree with your previous comments; coach Pierce will be fired. I don't know if you consider this a positive or a negative, but the Raiders have a chance to end their losing streak this week when they host the hapless Jaguars who are 3-11 and without Trevor Lawrence. Filling in for Lawrence will be former Patriots QB Mac Jones, who has a couple of losses in Las Vegas already.

Karaoke night

Bon Jovi - Keep the Faith

Chandler called out McGregor at the UFC fight but now reports are that McGregor's next fight will be against Logan Paul. McGregor announced "I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. I have agreed. I will then seek my return to the Octagon."

I'm not sure, just the normal way I guess, though I do not put my knee all the way to the ground when I do it. I think I am putting pressure on the back knee that is going to the ground somehow, because that is where I feel things going wrong. The front leg has been OK.

The Things You Don't Know You Don't Know by Harland Williams

I don't watch trailers of movies I know I am going to see, so I didn't watch it, but I love that it is out! Thanks for posting.

Once again, I have to settle for the participation trophy. Can I get one of those @Patrick ?

The NHL is getting Wrigley Field ready for the Winter Classic, this year between the Blues and the Blackhawks. The game will be on December 31. Alex Ovechkin is traveling with the Capitals for the two games on the road this week and did a morning skate with the team. He could be back on the ice as soon as next week. In the absence of Ovechkin over the last month the Capitals have performed well and are second in the league in standings points. Their 3-1 loss in Dallas on Monday ended a 10-game road winning streak. On the other side are the Buffalo Sabers, losers of ten in a row. Buffalo has the longest streak in the league of missing the playoffs, I believe 13 years, and they are looking like they will continue that streak again this season. They have a chance to break the losing on Tuesday as they go against the Canadians, another team having a tough year. Two other games tonight, Florida beat Edmonton 6-5 and Vancouver leads Colorado 2-0 in the 3rd.

Scores in the MNF double header, Falcons beat the Raiders 15-9, strange score, and the Vikings crushed the Bears 30-12. Lots of talk about the ankle injury to Mahomes. The Chiefs have back-to-back short weeks, playing on Saturday, then on Wednesday for the Christmas game. My guess is Mahomes will start Saturday, but again, just a guess. I expect him to be a game time decision and give it a go, but if the Chiefs wanted to play it safe they will sit him. The Chiefs backup is Carson Wentz, a QB who was drafted second overall by the Eagles in 2016 but has been a bit of a journey man in recent years, the Chiefs are his fourth teams since 2021. The Chiefs are and NFL best 13-1 and would clinch the top seed if they win against the Texans on Saturday and the Bills lose at home to the Patriots on Sunday. Vikings are now in the playoff, making them the third team to clinch with the Lions and Eagles. Packers are 10-4 and are not in but have a 99% mathematical chance of getting there. They will lock up a spot if they win Dec. 23 against the Saints.

Good choice! Jim Carrey's Dumb and Dumber came out 30 years ago today, so in honor of that I am watching the movie and listening to the soundtrack. Current track - Gigolo Aunts - Where I Find My Heaven

Thanks Patrick, same to you. It has been a great year on the forum! I've been plenty active since I enjoy the company here. Folks are friendly and have a lot of knowledge to share.

"Karate here, karate here, karate never here." - Mr. Miyagi

I don't know, I think the guy was a nut. He only lasted about two weeks then we never saw him again. Everyone thought he was weird.

You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch