OT: So who's not watchin the Super-Bowl Tonight?

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:45 pm

I for one am not. (yea I know I'm in PA.

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Going to evening church service with the wife.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:52 pm

Super WHAT!! Never heard of it!

SJPrice · Post by **SJPrice** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:54 pm

We have a "Super Bowl" about a mile from the house, but I think they are only open for league bowling on Sunday Night. Not much ever happens there so I am not sure why you would want to watch it?

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:03 pm

Naw, I'll probably be messing with my reloading or watching a John Wayne movie or something equally worthwhile.

joe

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:14 pm

GK junior will be up watching! He's a Cardinals fan! Coverage starts at 11pm here.
He watches a live sunday and monday night game most weeks during the regular season and wants to go to a live Cardinals game when we're next in the states.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:17 pm

I see the fall of Rome. Janet Jackson's breast was my final confirmation of it.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:46 pm

i am going to watch

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:01 pm

Who's playing?

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:42 pm

salvo wrote:Who's playing?

Exactly!

That's the funny shaped brown ball right?

Professional sports bore me. I'd rather be outside, reloading or chasing the Boss Lady.
Not necessarily in that order!

jb

Post by **Hobie** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:44 pm

The wife is watching. I have to be "supportive". I already didn't like the stylistic gyrations on the National Anthem. Got to get back downstairs...

creosote · Post by **creosote** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:55 pm

I am finishing up a muzzleloader project tonight.
I traded into a Thompson Center New Englander in .50 Caliber. I have no need for it as my deer shooter is a well tested CVA mountain rifle in .58.
I had always wanted a New Englander though as they had a 12 gauge drop in barrel offered at one time.
I did a search for a smooth bore tube and found them available from time to time on ebay and other such sites, but they are going for several hundred dollars and that is out of the question for
my budget.
I did have a woodless disassembled winchester 37a single shot that a friend gave me years ago.
So I cut off the chamber end and ordered a 3/4-16 breech plug from track of the wolf.
I simply ran a 3/4-16 tap into the breech end and installed the new plug,it was made for a octagon barrel so i had to do some file and abrasieve wheel work on the plug and i also had to contour the
outside of the new tube for the first 10 inches or so.
I have it all together now and am well pleased with it.
I have never been interested in team sports, I am in the minority for sure, I try to keep from going glassy eyed when anyone speaks to me of ball games,Over the years I have become skilled in the art of getting the subject changed,or finding something else to do when 'ball games' come up.
creosot

stinkycat · Post by **stinkycat** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:03 pm

Everone went to rhe soninlaws parents to watch the big game. I took a nice walk in the woods, came home got out the iron skillets had backstrap and homefries. Washed it down with an ice tea. I'm happy no need to watch someone else entertain myself.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:21 pm

I'm not watching. I don't have TV and the little one needs some snugglin'. I only go to partys cause of the party.

Food + Friends = A good time

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:26 pm

Not me. I don't follow American football. Canadian football season is long over. I watch a bit of hockey during the season and follow the Stanley cup finals.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:26 pm

I haven't watched a football game on television since Purdue went to the Rose Bowl in the 1960's. I've been to a couple of friend's-kid's high school football games since, and they were fairly fun, since I actually knew a player and cared a bit about the game. I could care less about a game where I know none of the participants personally!

Of course, in our house, we've not had broadcast or cable television since 1988, so I suppose we're evil heathens. Instead of watching some Disney feel-good about children building a treehouse, my kids get scrap wood and nails and build one themselves. Instead of watching Bambi, they go out with me and kill a deer to eat.

There really are two distinct cultures in this nation, and it isn't based (contrary to what the media tells everyone) on race, income, religion, or any of the superficialities they dwell on. It is 'somewhat' urban vs. rural, but basically it is 'earthy' vs. 'synthetic' - those who relish and thrive on the real world joys and challenges of life, and helping others who may not be able to hunt or garden to have food, those who may not be able to make their own shelter have shelter, and sharing spirituality of all types together without prejudice. The others want control, a nation of dependent masses, and lots of money and power.

Professional sports are fine and in a free market world, I see no harm at all, other than perhaps they ARE a 'diversion' away from the real issues our citizens should be actively dealing with. I just don't have any interest in them. I'd rather play putt-putt with some friends over a case of good brew, than watch a game where I know none of the players.

Party on...!

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:38 pm

game keeper wrote:GK junior will be up watching! He's a Cardinals fan!

Must not be easily frustrated...

I was going to have it on in the background but just before kickoff I was informed The Boy has the flu and I was given a list of items to get from the store.

Last year I thought it was too bad either team had to win (no fan of the Pats or Giants). This year it'll be neat whichever wins. The Steelers get their sixth trophy which will be the most of any team (including my Cowboys) or the Cards get their first ever.

The only halftime shows I've paid any attention to were McCartney and Tom Petty.

brionic · Post by **brionic** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:39 pm

We cooked food all day for another family - wife/mom is in the midst of medical trouble and we want to help ease their burden.
Funny thing was that they were, apparently, getting ready for the game and were almost too busy for us to bring over the meals.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:00 pm

I'm watchin'... heck the half-time show has promise, and I like the commercials!

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:28 pm

Don't watch pro games.I am cleaning the "toys" tonight

! (and drooling over my latest toy-94 winne Buffalo Bill SRC)

!

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:29 pm

I'm not watching, mainly because I'm at work. But don't really care since the Bears or the Colts didn't make it I lost interest. Although I am taping just so I can see the commercials.

Alan Wood · Post by **Alan Wood** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:33 pm

So I'm not the odd man out on this. No interest in the Superbowl at all. Just doing laundry and catching up on the forums.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:43 pm

I'm baking a pineapple upside down cake.

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:04 pm

I've been watching a Bronson Death Wish movie. I don't know, nothing wrong with football I guess, but I sure don't lose any sleep over it.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:27 pm

Just took the cake out, looks good.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:34 pm

Like Hobie's wife, my wife is watching it----alone. Not only do I not watch ANY professional sports, I openly condemm the players to guys I work with. As I am a industrial worker, I get in lots of verbal arguements with the guys. Its got something to do with the reason why the Romans had the gladiators---keep the simple minded occupied.

Sports bore me to no end and the players are in the same group as Hollywood. Thats enough of sports talk--back down to the basement to finish up on the rust blue job on my 336 in 375! Nows THATS exciting!

-----------Sixgun

JustaJeepGuy · Post by **JustaJeepGuy** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:41 pm

I loathe, detest, and despise football. I also don't watch TV. And I spend WAY too much time on this computer. I need to jump back into the book I was reading yesterday. "At War With The Wind--The Epic Struggle with Japan's World War II Suicide Bombers", by David Sears. Having served on a warship, I can sorta relate....

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:51 pm

Naah. Last time I watched the Packers lost to the upstart Broncos. The Packers were heavily favored but by the 4th quarter they were sucking wind. The Packer coach let the Broncos score late in the 4th so they'd get the ball back with some time left. But they couldn't get it done.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:01 pm

Don't watch sports and TV is not on tonite. No church today, no power due to the ice storm last week, we baked and cooked for some church families because we got our power back yesterday.

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:20 pm

Mescalero, a big warm piece of that cake and cold glass milk sure does sound good.....

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:21 pm

You like milk!!???
I thought I was the only oddball!

Kansas Ed · Post by **Kansas Ed** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:36 pm

The only football game I watch all year....good game tonight...down to the wire. Actually it was Janet Jacksons piercing that got me interested

Ed

Post by **Hobie** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:40 pm

Sixgun wrote:Like Hobie's wife, my wife is watching it----alone. Not only do I not watch ANY professional sports, I openly condemm the players to guys I work with. As I am a industrial worker, I get in lots of verbal arguements with the guys. Its got something to do with the reason why the Romans had the gladiators---keep the simple minded occupied.

Sports bore me to no end and the players are in the same group as Hollywood. Thats enough of sports talk--back down to the basement to finish up on the rust blue job on my 336 in 375! Nows THATS exciting! -----------Sixgun

Circus Maximus...

The wife got to see the commercials for water cooler talk, I got some good food. It is over.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:44 pm

I don't even know who won and don't care.....I did buy two squares in the Office $1000 Board

I'll find out tomorrow if I won anything....... I really don't like sports....

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:58 pm

The Steelers won! (sorry GK Jr. - I am distantly - and I do mean "distantly" - related to the owner of the Steelers, so I had to route for them!

).

We watched the game somewhat at a party this evening at a friends. More of an excuse to get together, share food, and good conversation. Had to take off before half-time though as it is a school night for the kids. When we got home my stomach was killing me, so I didn't spend much more time watching it. I did see the last few minutes, and it looked like it was a very exciting game.

While I agree that most professional athlete are horrible role models, and just not good people period, some are truly good Christian men, and live it. Many are active with a bunch of worthy charities. You see men - from opposing teams - praying together before and after the games. In football anyway, some still have class.

Plus, you just have to love the combination of strategy, skill, and brute force that is football. No other sport comes close!

pshort · Post by **pshort** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:58 pm

Oh, was that today?

Paul

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:32 pm

Mescalero, Milk is my #1 go to drink, followed by water and iced tea. Nothing odd about you, just have good taste.....

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:37 pm

Who played?

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:40 pm

Mokwaw,
Thanks, good fortune to you & yours.

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:47 pm

Not only did I not watch the Super Bowl tonight, I have NEVER watched a Super Bowl Game and have no intention of ruining a perfect record in the future.

Who played anyway? Not that I really care, just curious.

tman · Post by **tman** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:55 am

since i'm a steelworker, working in a steelmill,near pittsburgh,i figured i better watch it! exciting game right down to end. the club had alot of food putout,people were going nuts. stayed somewhat sober enough to actually watch the game.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:17 am

Brought the Projector & Screen from the Office, hooked up the DVD player & watched WALL*E.

Still ate "game food" though. Gotta use the Deep Fryer at least once a year...

2X22 · Post by **2X22** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:23 am

We use it as a family get togather.

Any reason for the family to show up, to see the Grandchild, is WONDERFUL!

2x22

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:39 am

Ysabel Kid wrote:Plus, you just have to love the combination of strategy, skill, and brute force that is football. No other sport comes close!

Two words YK: ice hockey

And with the exception of a few goons in the league, most of the guys are low-key, stand up guys from what I've seen since I started following it 15 years or so ago.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:56 am

awp101 wrote:
Ysabel Kid wrote:Plus, you just have to love the combination of strategy, skill, and brute force that is football. No other sport comes close!
Two words YK: ice hockey

And with the exception of a few goons in the league, most of the guys are low-key, stand up guys from what I've seen since I started following it 15 years or so ago.

Boxing on ice? You lose the finese in ice hockey. The game winning catch in the end zone is the perfect example. Hockey has more speed to it's game, but because of the speed, the element of strategy is somewhat reduced. Still, the athletes in that sport do seem to have their heads on straight. I will not watch basketball at any level. Thug-ball is a more apt decription...

Idahoser · Post by **Idahoser** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:06 pm

NBC runs another one, I won't watch it.

OJ · Post by OJ » Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:58 pm

You missed a really great game !!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:06 pm

While the game was close and had it great moments... I was disappointed by the penalties. I like a well played game, might root for one team or another, but poor sportsmanship is the ruin of many an otherwise fine game.