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1 hour ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

I think his relationship with Josh Allen was strained.  I don’t think it helped him to be acting like a diva demanding the ball and yelling at teammates on the sidelines.  On paper it’s a great pickup for Houston but I’d be worried a bit about his attitude disrupting the team.

I definitely question his attitude, this is second team he left because he wasn’t happy , prima Donna. 

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15 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Did you plan & organise this whole trip yourselves? 

I was reading about brillance out of Australia I think, supposed to leave tomorrow but leaving sunday to one kinda cold port. Lots of nice fcc but what made me laugh is to thank people the bar is 50% off. I bet sea dog and a few would still go. Sea dog and friends could try all the top shelf drinks at half off.

 

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3 hours ago, George C said:

Surprised at Buffalo trading Diggs to Houston , I thought they would get more than a second round pick. My brother in law and husband of my wife’s best friend both have season tickets, I am looking forward to discussing this at end  of next month when we visit .

 

2 hours ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

I think his relationship with Josh Allen was strained.  I don’t think it helped him to be acting like a diva demanding the ball and yelling at teammates on the sidelines.  On paper it’s a great pickup for Houston but I’d be worried a bit about his attitude disrupting the team.

I think getting a second round draft pick is great for Buffalo. Any time you can get a high draft pick for a player over 30 with a huge contract, you just have to take it. Build a team with cheaper younger players. This is a Salary Cap move for sure. Money to spend elsewhere for sure.

 

Diggs has a huge salary for 2024, 18.5 million. He is on the down side of 31 years old now and you just have to think his production will really drop off from here on out.

 

https://overthecap.com/player/stefon-diggs/3994

 

Eagles only got a 3rd round pick from the Jets for Haason Reddick  linebacker who has had 40 Sacks in the last 4 years. 

 

 

 

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4 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Day 2 4/2- Kyoto Part 2- 

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Great photo opportunities for those in kimonos.

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It is getting very crowded so it’s good time to leave. 
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We have a Japanese Tea Ceremony at 12 Noon to attend.

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That tea ceremony looks interesting. Was it just tea or what else?

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1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

I was reading about brillance out of Australia I think, supposed to leave tomorrow but leaving sunday to one kinda cold port. Lots of nice fcc but what made me laugh is to thank people the bar is 50% off. I bet sea dog and a few would still go. Sea dog and friends could try all the top shelf drinks at half off.

 

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Yep. Was just chatting to my Loyal to Royal work colleague about this. They weren’t booked on it but if they had been - she and her partner would have been delighted with the 50% off drinks offer (on top of their Diamond free drinks).

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7 hours ago, Luckynana said:

 

Re:  tonight's Survivor.  I'd have preferred the "other person" would've gotten voted off instead.

So would I. I can't stand the other one.

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8 hours ago, Jimbo said:

 

I think getting a second round draft pick is great for Buffalo. Any time you can get a high draft pick for a player over 30 with a huge contract, you just have to take it. Build a team with cheaper younger players. This is a Salary Cap move for sure. Money to spend elsewhere for sure.

 

Diggs has a huge salary for 2024, 18.5 million. He is on the down side of 31 years old now and you just have to think his production will really drop off from here on out.

 

https://overthecap.com/player/stefon-diggs/3994

 

Eagles only got a 3rd round pick from the Jets for Haason Reddick  linebacker who has had 40 Sacks in the last 4 years. 

 

 

 

 

The trade saves the Bills some salary money, but doesn't really help their cap.  They'll still take a $31M dead money cap hit.  I agree though that he's on the downside of his career and that he's a locker room problem.  The Bills are following the Patriots model of letting him go maybe a year early rather than a year late. Like many Bills fans, my first response was shock, and wondering why they could only get a 2nd rounder for next year in return. Seems like the rest of the league doesn't want to pay much for him and other teams probably have similar concerns. 

 

I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop.  You don't just dump your WR1 for next to nothing without a plan.  I don't know if that's another trade (Tee Higgins?) or maybe moving up in the draft for one of the top WRs (although they don't have much draft capital).  They picked up Curtis Samuel in free agency so at a minimum, he should replace Diggs in the lineup and pair nicely with Shakir. 

 

This will be a test for Josh.  It never seemed like it mattered to Tom Brady who was at WR...he made them look good.  We'll see if Josh can do the same.

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5 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

The trade saves the Bills some salary money, but doesn't really help their cap.  They'll still take a $31M dead money cap hit.  I agree though that he's on the downside of his career and that he's a locker room problem.  The Bills are following the Patriots model of letting him go maybe a year early rather than a year late. Like many Bills fans, my first response was shock, and wondering why they could only get a 2nd rounder for next year in return. Seems like the rest of the league doesn't want to pay much for him and other teams probably have similar concerns. 

 

I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop.  You don't just dump your WR1 for next to nothing without a plan.  I don't know if that's another trade (Tee Higgins?) or maybe moving up in the draft for one of the top WRs (although they don't have much draft capital).  They picked up Curtis Samuel in free agency so at a minimum, he should replace Diggs in the lineup and pair nicely with Shakir. 

 

This will be a test for Josh.  It never seemed like it mattered to Tom Brady who was at WR...he made them look good.  We'll see if Josh can do the same.

Besides QB's this upcoming draft is loaded with top flight WR's so I'm sure there 1st pick in the draft will be for a Wide Receiver, I would have no worries for Josh.

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For those who might want to come down a night earlier, 10 rooms added to the hotel block a night earlier. Bella 2.0

 

"FYI, I just had 10 rooms added for the night of the 31st if anyone was coming down 2 days early."

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23 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

For those who might want to come down a night earlier, 10 rooms added to the hotel block a night earlier. Bella 2.0

 

"FYI, I just had 10 rooms added for the night of the 31st if anyone was coming down 2 days early."

We are coming down a night earlier.  It is a long drive so it gives us a day to decompress and do something fun.

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6 minutes ago, Keksie said:

We are coming down a night earlier.  It is a long drive so it gives us a day to decompress and do something fun.

It's a beautiful beach imo. Have a fish taco at the taco place in cocoa beach. Walk out on the cocoa beach pier. Buy a tee shirt at Ron Jon's. 

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38 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

For those who might want to come down a night earlier, 10 rooms added to the hotel block a night earlier. Bella 2.0

 

"FYI, I just had 10 rooms added for the night of the 31st if anyone was coming down 2 days early."

Where is the info for the night before Bella 02 hotel block?  I got no notification and even asked our in-house TA about it a few days ago.

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I had my post surgical appointment with my "hernia" surgeon.  All systems go to return to my usual activities.  I just need to stay away from moving heavy furniture. 🤨 He gave me a tutorial on the pros and cons of laparoscopic vs. open surgery which I had.  So much better than reading about it on the internet.

 

@FromSea2ShiningSea On a more pleasant note, I cannot tell you how much I'm enjoying your trip photos.

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Day 8- 4/2 - Part 3. After the tea ceremony, we walked around meandering through the streets with the many shops and restaurants.IMG_0928.thumb.jpeg.61cf067f3acce112533c25b042f5df5e.jpeg

 

A peek at a private property 

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Walking along with the crowd 

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Lunch is at a popular, tiny hole-in-the-wall ramen place.

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We keep walking and now exploring the Gion district 

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Matcha green tea soft serve ice cream in a cup…
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…or have it fancy with fruits and other toppings.

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A soft, fluffy and very flurry cat laying outside a restaurant.

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Straw Belts Bonfire Camellia 

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12 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Any Tom Jones fans here?  My friend and her husband saw him perform this week.  At 83 he was in fine form and fine voice They were very impressed.

My favorite Tom Jones song is What’s New Pussycat that he recorded when he was 25.He has had a long career.

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1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

For those who might want to come down a night earlier, 10 rooms added to the hotel block a night earlier. Bella 2.0

 

"FYI, I just had 10 rooms added for the night of the 31st if anyone was coming down 2 days early."

Is that 10 rooms added to your condo?

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