Guest NC1406 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Coast is beautiful there. Favorite part of the world is Carova NC. No roads, have to drive your 4x4 up the beach to your house. Will make the move one day if I ever get a pilots license to fly to work when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 It is a beautiful place. We are about that isolated, in our own way. Strangely enough still only 25 miles outside a major southern metro, 8 miles away from a large burb of that city and there is a small very artsy downtown here. 800 residents and you have to out of your way to see one, IF you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Same here. Live in an isolated area surrounded by park lands. My closest neighbor uses the place as a weekend home. See them once or twice a year. The other 80 homes in the area know I am not really social and leave us alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yep, same here. Close enough to town to keep the ladies from going nuts and my boys, from mid to early 20's all work here and live on the place. They leave a tad more than me, not much....lol and mostly only for business. Had all I can have, later man. Have a great night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBags7277 734 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Coast is beautiful there. I visited a friend who was living on Topsail Beach a few years ago for work. Stunningly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 11,362 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I should add that as a resident of NC I don't like the fact that the State government overrules local government. The republican ran government in nc is behaving like our federal government. Let the locals decide. Ironic, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strychnine 1,802 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I looked back at it and laughed...... Friday mornings are especially early for us, but all days start early. Don't laugh, that would have put you in Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I would've been too damn sleepy to enjoy it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,383 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Springsteen cancels his show this weekend ... A Statement from Bruce Springsteen on North CarolinaBRUCE SPRINGSTEEN·FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Sunday April 10th show is canceled. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. brucespringsteen.net https://www.facebook...153539447566824 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I should add that as a resident of NC I don't like the fact that the State government overrules local government. The republican ran government in nc is behaving like our federal government. Let the locals decide. Ironic, huh? Not really ironic to me. Both parties ultimately provide the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltigger21 0 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 PayPal is a giant pain in the butt and I see them going the way of IBM, still around but relegated to an obscure place. Other payment methods are gaining traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Springsteen cancels his show this weekend ... A Statement from Bruce Springsteen on North CarolinaBRUCE SPRINGSTEEN·FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 As you, my fans, know I’m scheduled to play in Greensboro, North Carolina this Sunday. As we also know, North Carolina has just passed HB2, which the media are referring to as the “bathroom” law. HB2 — known officially as the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act — dictates which bathrooms transgender people are permitted to use. Just as important, the law also attacks the rights of LGBT citizens to sue when their human rights are violated in the workplace. No other group of North Carolinians faces such a burden. To my mind, it’s an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress. Right now, there are many groups, businesses, and individuals in North Carolina working to oppose and overcome these negative developments. Taking all of this into account, I feel that this is a time for me and the band to show solidarity for those freedom fighters. As a result, and with deepest apologies to our dedicated fans in Greensboro, we have canceled our show scheduled for Sunday, April 10th. Some things are more important than a rock show and this fight against prejudice and bigotry — which is happening as I write — is one of them. It is the strongest means I have for raising my voice in opposition to those who continue to push us backwards instead of forwards. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Sunday April 10th show is canceled. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. brucespringsteen.net https://www.facebook...153539447566824 Skipped a boat load of classes to drink my lunch with my current wife while we were at AU. listened to Bruce and sucked down two for ones at the local bar. Will never pay to hear a Bruce song again. Probably change the station if he comes on. I really don't support much of the process that brought this law into being but if you want an economic war we can play along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016/04/05/mississippi-gov-signs-law-allowing-service-denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,472 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,472 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. Oh my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. thats why I said not big time. My last trip to tunica Enrique Iglesias was in concert. Not sure if any big or current artists ever do tunica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. thats why I said not big time. My last trip to tunica Enrique Iglesias was in concert. Not sure if any big or current artists ever do tunica. Some guy named Bryan Adams just canceled his concert in Mississippi. Never heard of him but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. thats why I said not big time. My last trip to tunica Enrique Iglesias was in concert. Not sure if any big or current artists ever do tunica. Some guy named Bryan Adams just canceled his concert in Mississippi. Never heard of him but still. yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. thats why I said not big time. My last trip to tunica Enrique Iglesias was in concert. Not sure if any big or current artists ever do tunica. Some guy named Bryan Adams just canceled his concert in Mississippi. Never heard of him but still. yep. I like where this is headed. Hopefully this economic attack continues. It will get us to the root of a few of our problems. But be aware every attack has counter measures. This could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. thats why I said not big time. My last trip to tunica Enrique Iglesias was in concert. Not sure if any big or current artists ever do tunica. Some guy named Bryan Adams just canceled his concert in Mississippi. Never heard of him but still. yep. I like where this is headed. Hopefully this economic attack continues. It will get us to the root of a few of our problems. But be aware every attack has counter measures. This could be fun. I don't. I think it's dangerous. Pretty much the enforcement of values by the majority against the minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NC1406 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Where is the outrage? http://whnt.com/2016...denial-to-gays/ Wait, nobody cares about Mississippi, carry on... Big business doesn't have as much leverage over MS. There's no pro sports, no venues to host events like Super Bowls or Final Fours. It doesn't have the tech triangle like NC does. And being sandwiched between Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville and NOLA, they don't generally get many big time concerts. So it's hard for the outside forces to exert much influence there. the casinos used to do some concerts. maybe not big time, but concerts. i haven't been in 12 years but i hear the casino business is not as strong as it was. That's true, but the casinos themselves can't move just anywhere. State laws against gambling limit their pool of locales. And concerts at casinos are generally older artists that are way past their prime or unknowns. For instance, Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, AL was advertising Chaka Khan in concert coming up here soon. I bet most here, if they're old enough or musically inclined enough to know who she is, haven't thought of her in years, perhaps decades. Last time she had anything popular on the charts was the mid 80s. That's the typical caliber of artist for most casinos outside of Las Vegas, especially in rural areas. thats why I said not big time. My last trip to tunica Enrique Iglesias was in concert. Not sure if any big or current artists ever do tunica. Some guy named Bryan Adams just canceled his concert in Mississippi. Never heard of him but still. yep. I like where this is headed. Hopefully this economic attack continues. It will get us to the root of a few of our problems. But be aware every attack has counter measures. This could be fun. I don't. I think it's dangerous. Pretty much the enforcement of values by the majority against the minority. Definitely dangerous but no more so than what has been the norm lately. Just think it's good that "artists" and companies that produce nothing want to dictate where business should be conducted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBags7277 734 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 So, Springsteen and Bryan Adams refused to serve paying customers because they disagreed with their views on an issue. Interesting. [sips tea...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 So, Springsteen and Bryan Adams refused to serve paying customers because they disagreed with their views on an issue. Interesting. [sips tea...] actually they disagreed with the state government.. Paying customers were likely split on the matter, didn't give a rip or even unaware.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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