Official Gramps' Memorial Eternal OT Thread

[volfanhill]

That probably won't be the only time that cop makes that comment now that SEC teams will be rolling in there

Exactly what I was thinking. Just wait until all of Norman smells of corn dogs, cheese, and the invaders are speaking a different language.

 

[LouderVol]

As I said before, that stadium is hot garbage and in dire need of an overhaul. You are correct it's not very intimidating mainly due to the design.

it makes no sense for it not to be more "intimidating". the seats are right up on the sidelines, never seen it that close all the way around. whenever someone ran out of bounds there was no where for the crowds to go to avoid them. Neyland had some bad areas at the corners of the end zones, but it seemed like both sides the fans were right there.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

From a sound perspective, not even having an upper deck at either endzone, along with the stands not being steep gives them zero chance at ever being close to as loud as Neyland.

I am with you about the narrow sidelines. Dangerous

 

[Grand Vol]

Surely they will upgrade in a couple of years

They just got done with one a few years ago in the south end zone.

As I said before, that stadium looks like an architect barfed up four different stadium pieces and tried to put them together.

Look at it on Google Maps. No side matches.

 

[Grand Vol]

it makes no sense for it not to be more "intimidating". the seats are right up on the sidelines, never seen it that close all the way around. whenever someone ran out of bounds there was no where for the crowds to go to avoid them. Neyland had some bad areas at the corners of the end zones, but it seemed like both sides the fans forit do were right there.

Sound wise, there isn't anywhere for it to go.

 

[volfanhill]

They just got done with one a few years ago in the south end zone.

As I said before, that stadium looks like an architect barfed up four different stadium pieces and tried to put them together.

Look at it on Google Maps. No side matches.

My wife called that out. She said it looked a couple kids combined their erector sets

 

[Grand Vol]

My wife called that out. She said it looked a couple kids combined their erector sets

I get history and heritage, but not a lot of thought had been put into that stadium.

It would have been easier to tear down and start over, but the OU faithful would screech and scream nonstop.

 

[lawgator1]

Complete aside.

At 60 yoa I find myself wanting a more serene daily existence in my retirement than sitting in Orlando traffic for an hour to go 10 miles, only to be greeted by 105 feels like temp when I open the door to step out of the Tesla.

Now, I know I probably can't have a Tesla in the mountains of north Georgia, North Carolina, or thereabouts into Tennessee, but I am flying up to go to Blowing Rock for a few days next month and plan to do a little exploring for a modest sized cabin. Have a client with a place in Blairsville, Ga., says its 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles to Asheville, and 90 miles to Chattanooga, so I'll be investing a day of my time in that general vicinity.

Any advice on places to consider?

 

[Grand Vol]

Complete aside.

At 60 yoa I find myself wanting a more serene daily existence in my retirement than sitting in Orlando traffic for an hour to go 10 miles, only to be greeted by 105 feels like temp when I open the door to step out of the Tesla.

Now, I know I probably can't have a Tesla in the mountains of north Georgia, North Carolina, or thereabouts into Tennessee, but I am flying up to go to Blowing Rock for a few days next month and plan to do a little exploring for a modest sized cabin. Have a client with a place in Blairsville, Ga., says its 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles to Asheville, and 90 miles to Chattanooga, so I'll be investing a day of my time in that general vicinity.

Any advice on places to consider?

I've heard Botswana is nice.

 

[Grand Vol]

Was this anyone we know sitting behind him?

 

[lawgator1]

I've heard Botswana is nice.

 

[hog88]

Complete aside.

At 60 yoa I find myself wanting a more serene daily existence in my retirement than sitting in Orlando traffic for an hour to go 10 miles, only to be greeted by 105 feels like temp when I open the door to step out of the Tesla.

Now, I know I probably can't have a Tesla in the mountains of north Georgia, North Carolina, or thereabouts into Tennessee, but I am flying up to go to Blowing Rock for a few days next month and plan to do a little exploring for a modest sized cabin. Have a client with a place in Blairsville, Ga., says its 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles to Asheville, and 90 miles to Chattanooga, so I'll be investing a day of my time in that general vicinity.

Any advice on places to consider?

You'll fit in nicely there.

 

[Orangeburst]

Complete aside.

At 60 yoa I find myself wanting a more serene daily existence in my retirement than sitting in Orlando traffic for an hour to go 10 miles, only to be greeted by 105 feels like temp when I open the door to step out of the Tesla.

Now, I know I probably can't have a Tesla in the mountains of north Georgia, North Carolina, or thereabouts into Tennessee, but I am flying up to go to Blowing Rock for a few days next month and plan to do a little exploring for a modest sized cabin. Have a client with a place in Blairsville, Ga., says its 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles to Asheville, and 90 miles to Chattanooga, so I'll be investing a day of my time in that general vicinity.

Any advice on places to consider?

Nothing is available for sale or rent.

 

[LouderVol]

Complete aside.

At 60 yoa I find myself wanting a more serene daily existence in my retirement than sitting in Orlando traffic for an hour to go 10 miles, only to be greeted by 105 feels like temp when I open the door to step out of the Tesla.

Now, I know I probably can't have a Tesla in the mountains of north Georgia, North Carolina, or thereabouts into Tennessee, but I am flying up to go to Blowing Rock for a few days next month and plan to do a little exploring for a modest sized cabin. Have a client with a place in Blairsville, Ga., says its 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles to Asheville, and 90 miles to Chattanooga, so I'll be investing a day of my time in that general vicinity.

Any advice on places to consider?

Hiawassee is smaller but gets you on a lake.

Tacoa has a decent down town.

Cleveland does too, a bit closer to Atlanta than the others.

Dahlonega is pretty similar. nice down town, some claimed history with the gold rush, small shops in the area, with plenty of recreation (for NE Georgia).

Ellijay and Helen are tourist traps, I would probably avoid.

 

[McDad]

Complete aside.

At 60 yoa I find myself wanting a more serene daily existence in my retirement than sitting in Orlando traffic for an hour to go 10 miles, only to be greeted by 105 feels like temp when I open the door to step out of the Tesla.

Now, I know I probably can't have a Tesla in the mountains of north Georgia, North Carolina, or thereabouts into Tennessee, but I am flying up to go to Blowing Rock for a few days next month and plan to do a little exploring for a modest sized cabin. Have a client with a place in Blairsville, Ga., says its 90 miles from Atlanta, 90 miles to Asheville, and 90 miles to Chattanooga, so I'll be investing a day of my time in that general vicinity.

Any advice on places to consider?

What's important to you? Small town? moderate summer weather? Proximity to major metro areas?
Active S&M community?

 

[Grand Vol]

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If it's cabin life you desire, you should check out SE Oklahoma around the Broken Bow area.

Kinda hot in the summer.

 

[Orangeburst]

 

[McDad]

1972 Grad lived(s) around Boone NC. Almost perfect during the summer.

 

[LouderVol]

1972 Grad lived(s) around Boone NC. Almost perfect during the summer.

Georgia Joe is somewhere up there in NE Georgia.

 

[Orangeburst]

1972 Grad lived(s) around Boone NC. Almost perfect during the summer.

LG and 72 with BFF bracelets

 

[McDad]

If you wanna still feel connected to the Gators football team from a distance there's a penitentiary close to where you're looking.

 

[LouderVol]

If you wanna still feel connected to the Gators football team from a distance there's a penitentiary close to where you're looking.

There is also a Gainesville Georgia.

 

[McDad]

There is also a Gainesville Georgia.

Do people urinate in cups and throw them at others there, too?

 

[hog88]

Do people urinate in cups and throw them at others there, too?

It is Georgia.

 

[Orangeburst]

Gainesville is my old area..lots of chicken plants. Really not bad little town..I like smaller towns.