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by FreeSpiritCat
Tue Nov 12, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 855
Views: 73201

Re: 2024-25 Arizona Basketball

I rarely get to watch games live since I work on second shift, and live on the east coast. I do watch the games, but by replay. I am definitely going to schedule the first week of March Madness off. I look at this team and they look impressive. However, they have looked that way every year under CTL...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

I am now living in a Motel in White River Junction in Vermont. It is in the Upper Valley and close to work. In a week I will be living in a bed & Breakfast for a month or two. I can use the restaurant kitchen, when the family is not hosting an event. They handle weddings, and business events, mostly...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sun Oct 20, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

I am moving to New Hampshire in a week and there are a lot more Hillbillies there. Yet, I will live in an Island, close to Hanover (Dartmouth College). The Upper Valley is the most liberal area in the state of New Hampshire, and it includes parts of Vermont, like Woodstock. Woodstock is considered p...
by FreeSpiritCat
Wed Oct 09, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

I did it. It is now official. On boarding is over. I will be living in the upper valley in New Hampshire/Vermont by the end of the month. This is the town I will be staying at temporarily until I find permanent housing. Here are a couple videos in the town (Lyme) I am going to be staying at for a sh...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sun Sep 29, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work Status Update
Replies: 989
Views: 68434

Re: Work Status Update

N/A
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Sep 28, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

There is a ski resort on the edge of Lebanon. I may be too old to learn to ski, but I can hike the resort in its off-season. I may actually learn to ski, but doubt I will go past the easy runs. I want to learn cross-country skiing. That would be fantastic, and very healthy. Lebanon is going to rece...
by FreeSpiritCat
Fri Sep 27, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

I just accepted an offer from Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical Center. They offered me $6k more base than what I make now. They have their own gym. And I can work as much as I want. It appears I am moving to New Hampshire in a few weeks.
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Weather is Crazy
Replies: 3519
Views: 230816

Re: The Weather is Crazy

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by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Weather is Crazy
Replies: 3519
Views: 230816

Re: The Weather is Crazy

Hurricane Helene is now upgraded to a Cat 4 hurricane, and it isn't close to shore yet. Sustained winds of 130 mph. Another thing happening is extreme flash flooding, especially in North Carolina. Expect Atlanta to have sever flooding. The hurricane isn't expected to weaken before landfall. More lik...
by FreeSpiritCat
Wed Sep 25, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Weather is Crazy
Replies: 3519
Views: 230816

Re: The Weather is Crazy

Hurricane Helene going to hit the Big Bend area of Florida. It is forecasted to be a Cat 4 or Cat 5 hurricane, with a storm surge of 15-20 feet. This is a serious hurricane. Right now it will hit close to Apalachicola and Tallahassee.
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Sep 21, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

There is a ski resort on the edge of Lebanon. I may be too old to learn to ski, but I can hike the resort in its off-season. I may actually learn to ski, but doubt I will go past the easy runs. I want to learn cross-country skiing. That would be fantastic, and very healthy. Lebanon is going to rece...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Sep 21, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

There is a ski resort on the edge of Lebanon. I may be too old to learn to ski, but I can hike the resort in its off-season. I may actually learn to ski, but doubt I will go past the easy runs. I want to learn cross-country skiing. That would be fantastic, and very healthy. Lebanon is going to recei...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

I don't mind sharing this. I am honest and authentic. Those are the signs of a free spirited person. I applied at Dartmouth-Hitchcock hospital, and withing an hour they wanted an interview. My goals are different as I'm aging. I don't want to sit behind a desk. I want to keep moving. If I'm not walk...
by FreeSpiritCat
Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:40 am
Forum: MLB
Topic: 2024 MLB Season Thread
Replies: 61
Views: 4756

Re: 2024 MLB Season Thread

Ohtani is definitely one of the best players of all time. Yet, he still has many years to play. He is also one of the best pitchers in the game. Has he even pitched this year?
by FreeSpiritCat
Wed Sep 18, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

I am planning on moving to Lebanon, NH. I will be working at a major hospital there. Lebanon is located right on the New Hampshire/Vermont border. I am moving to New Hampshire because of how retirement benefits are treated. Since there is no state income tax, there will be no state taxes on retireme...
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4455
Views: 3621177

Re: Conference Realignment

I was thinking of Nevada and New Mexico as possible choices.
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: 2024 Non-Big 12 Game Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 6393

Re: 2024 Non-Big 12 Game Thread

Florida State has no DL. They really suck.
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Caitlin Clark
Replies: 131
Views: 11822

Re: Caitlin Clark

How many times did she shoot technical foul free throws list night? It was a lot. I saw the game. It was on Ion (YouTubeTV).
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: 2024 Non-Big 12 Game Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 6393

Re: 2024 Non-Big 12 Game Thread

Down goes Florida State.
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Caitlin Clark
Replies: 131
Views: 11822

Re: Caitlin Clark

I really like the women's game a lot. I see it as basketball in its purest form. The skill has skyrocketed in the last decade. I look at the women's game in comparison to the men's game the same as I see tennis. It is really enjoyable to watch, and I hope they have longer seasons. And I like the Ind...
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:54 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)
Replies: 706
Views: 231641

Re: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)

by FreeSpiritCat
Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Season Thread
Replies: 851
Views: 67493

Re: 2024 Season Thread

Venu Sports is set to start Aug 23, unless there is an injunction to stop it. The price will be $42.99/month.

https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-new-liv ... t-23-2024/
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Aug 12, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 124
Views: 10137

Re: Vermont

This is a big problem in Maine. Businesses are closing down, especially restaurants, because they can't find workers The cost of housing is becoming so expensive that this is turning into a major problem, all over Maine. I noticed that when I first arrived here. <iframe width="560" height="315" src=...
by FreeSpiritCat
Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Paris Olympics
Replies: 189
Views: 22580

Re: Paris Olympics

If you don't have a cable or a streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu Live Plus, subscribe to Peacock for the month. $8 for the month and you can watch all Olympic events on demand. Easy decision for me since I won't start Hulu Live Plus until the start of college football season.
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Caitlin Clark
Replies: 131
Views: 11822

Re: Caitlin Clark

Great breakdown of Caitlin Clark. I love Angel Reese too. The more I watch the WNBA, the more I realize it is becoming a quality league. There is really good talent in the league. It is a great sport, and fun to watch during the dog days of summer. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.y...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Season Thread
Replies: 851
Views: 67493

Re: 2024 Season Thread

Don't the Cats have to play NAU every other year?
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Caitlin Clark
Replies: 131
Views: 11822

Re: Caitlin Clark

She just got 19 assists in a game. Caitlin Clark is the female version of Larry Bird. She has the same court vision and high BB IQ. She is setting single season and single game records as a rookie. She is a very good rebounder too, as a PG. she averages 17.1 ppg, 5.8 reb, 8.2 ast, 1.5 stl per game. ...
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Season Thread
Replies: 851
Views: 67493

Re: 2024 Season Thread

Arizona Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois Full Interview <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2bpQcINnciQ?si=vPTZIPVrZuNsFrVS" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-pic...
by FreeSpiritCat
Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)
Replies: 706
Views: 231641

Re: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)

EastCoastCat wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 2:36 pmFinally!
My sentiments exactly. He should have never been retained.
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII
Replies: 416
Views: 40318

Re: WWII

Hitler's paranoia after the assassination attempt didn't help him either. He didn't trust a lot of his top generals, so he became the commander. He didn't know when to retreat. At least Patton learned that you couldn't go all out all of the time, after what what happened to his forces at Metz. He le...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WWII
Replies: 416
Views: 40318

Re: WWII

I am watching "Patton 360" from the history channel, on Hulu. I am starting to realize that Eisenhower was not a great commander. He allowed politics to get in the way of his decisions. And he was way too cautious. Patton was relentless, and Eisenhower blocked him on many occasions. He didn't respec...
by FreeSpiritCat
Fri Jun 28, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Duke
Replies: 664
Views: 110903

Re: Duke

That is a strange story. I don't mind that there is a 6 year difference. But how it got to this point is crazy. Make you ditch your parents. Make you ditch your parents. That is deranged. I wonder if it is because they aren't Mormon? And, the fact that the Utah Jazz picked him up rises an eyebrow. S...
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)
Replies: 706
Views: 231641

Re: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)

And you wonder why I wont follow the USMNT with Berhalter. This loss doesn't surprise me at all. I stopped following him once he was retained. I don't get it. USMNT is more political than talent. The talent, if coached correctly is one of the best 10 teams in the world. I stopped following them. I s...
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Jun 24, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 19149

Re: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread

We have a 4th commit today. You can see it is a CB. But the name hasn't gone public yet.
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Jun 24, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 19149

Re: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Is anyone else dreaming just how good this class is going to be if they stick together? There is no doubt this has a lot to due with the quality of the coaching staff and the culture. The coaching staff knows how to evaluate talent and how the recruits fit into the scheme. Our coaching staff is seve...
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Jun 24, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 19149

Re: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread

by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Jun 24, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 19149

Re: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Something you should know about Kaleb Jones. He is super fast. He runs the 100yd is 12.4 seconds, and this is for a DL. It will be interesting to see if his speed picks up his senior year. https://www.ahwatukee.com/sports/kaleb-jones-opening-eyes-on-track-with-football-build/article_5fdbe026-dff2-11...
by FreeSpiritCat
Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 19149

Re: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread

by FreeSpiritCat
Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)
Replies: 706
Views: 231641

Re: Soccer thread (Champions League • PL • La Liga • Euros etc)

I hate watching the USMNT. So much athleticism, so little tactics. Would be nice to see this group with a coaching staff not stuck in the early 2000s. Balgoun is the second coming of altidore. Pepi upholding the heralded tradition of a second half atriker with no touch in tournament play. Time is a...
by FreeSpiritCat
Sat Jun 22, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 121
Views: 19149

Re: 2025 Recruit/Commitment Thread

wyo-cat wrote: Sat Jun 22, 2024 5:56 pmWut??
It means there are 4 commitments coming.
by FreeSpiritCat
Fri Jun 21, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Random Thoughts Thread
Replies: 2148
Views: 522875

Re: The Random Thoughts Thread

I was thinking about UA sports websites, and I participate in 2 of them. It is a major reason why I changed my screen name. I like Wildcat Authority because it is the best source for what is happening in UA sports, especially recruiting. It is mostly sports focused and politics won't be tolerated. T...
by FreeSpiritCat
Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Weather is Crazy
Replies: 3519
Views: 230816

Re: The Weather is Crazy

The high was 96 here in Maine. We are setting records.
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 06, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Board Help
Topic: I would like to change my Avatar Name
Replies: 1
Views: 979

I would like to change my Avatar Name

I have been following Arizona sports online for about 25 years as Catintheheat. This dates back to Cattracks. Doug Carr released a Cattracks paper that had vendor bins around campus. I would like to be known as "FreeSpiritCat". For one, I don't live in the heat anymore. I actually live in the cold. ...
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Random Thoughts Thread
Replies: 2148
Views: 522875

Re: The Random Thoughts Thread

On a positive note. I follow YouTube more than any other media, even streaming services. And in reaction videos (I need to cut back on this addiction), I've come to realize how beautiful the United States is. In beauty, we are blessed, and in so many ways. IMO, the variety of breathtaking beauty in ...
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Season Thread
Replies: 851
Views: 67493

Re: 2024 Season Thread

wyo-cat wrote: Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:07 pm We’ll have some games on ESPN+.

It’s 10.99/mo or $109.99 for the year.
I would get it with Disney+ and Hulu.
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Season Thread
Replies: 851
Views: 67493

Re: 2024 Season Thread

Simply stated: I haven't looked forward to a season as much as this year. There are barriers that can be broken. For one, having 2 major successful seasons in a row, at least since I've been following the Cats (early 90s). And second, we have a shot at the playoffs. We may not be good enough to win ...
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 06, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 370
Views: 50426

Re: 2024 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Goss is going to play a lot. He is experienced. I'm not sure he can play corner though. Maybe he can play Star and move Stukes to CB when needed.
by FreeSpiritCat
Thu Jun 06, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2024 Season Thread
Replies: 851
Views: 67493

Re: 2024 Season Thread

It is very hard to make predictions with the transfer portal. The Athletic article stated that we were having problems at RB. That is not the case. Jacory is every bit as good as Coleman. Kedrick is also very good, but needs more reps. Quali may be the hardest worker on the team, and "Speedy", who s...
by FreeSpiritCat
Tue May 28, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Random Thoughts Thread
Replies: 2148
Views: 522875

Re: The Random Thoughts Thread

I enjoy YouTube reaction videos. But, I have a problem with them. I see the same music being reacted to over and over. YouTubers see success with reacting to a song, and the same song becomes reacted to forever. It gets old. I do like certain YouTubers reacting to those videos. It is because they ar...
by FreeSpiritCat
Tue May 28, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bill Walton - Legend
Replies: 578
Views: 48568

Re: Bill Walton - Legend

NVM