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When you show up to the cinco de Mayo party and the only type of chips they have

5:36pm

Young, Dunson & Burgess. Are there enough solid candidates for someone to make a poll for who the 3rd assistant will be?

SinkingQuffa Intervention Needed

5:25pm

At least one will be someone nobody here knows

Indy Coug

5:29pm

I think they should keep Nick Robinson

carlstud

5:30pm

I like Terry, Austin and Robinson. Of course, I

jlhazlewood

5:32pm

Paul Peterson

arizonacougarfan

5:36pm

We are doing 2 weeks in Austria / Slovenia in Mid-Sep with 2 teens. Any advice?

ray ray

5:19pm

We took a tour of a salt mine in Salzburg. That was pretty cool.

SuperTank

5:20pm

we're going next week, was the salt mine tour really worth it? I can't tell if

BYUFBDAD

5:25pm

I liked it, I thought it was pretty interesting.

SuperTank

5:32pm

So, the braves

Longseason

5:15pm

It's a long season, Longseason. Can't get too high or low at this point

Countcougula

5:29pm

They always struggle on the west coast and the offense has been in a slump. Also

ImRonBurgundy?

5:32pm

for not being worried you seem to be. Also, dont use the Ute excuse of injuries

Longseason

5:35pm

Will this is just pretty

BlueVU

5:12pm

Mariners pulled it out! Did not see that one coming! 6th series win in a row!

wildeone

5:03pm

I could've told you they had a great chance of winning today - Astros bullpen can't hold a lead to save their lives.

Texas Hammer

5:05pm

Team of destiny. They’ll probably win it all this year.

fredetteaboutit13

5:06pm

I think they need more offense

troutmaster13

5:12pm

This. Their starting pitching has been incredible. They need the offense

Born2Fish

5:32pm

Maui changes short term rental laws. Either you sell it or make it long term.

BYUFBDAD

4:59pm

*hasn't passed yet, but will.

BYUFBDAD

5:02pm

My bet is that the anti-airbnb movement is facilitated/funded by the hotel lobby. The hotels stand to benefit the most.

HarlemCoug

5:04pm

That sucks for the Airbnb owners, but I think I feel worse for the residents.

G.Freeman

5:05pm

It is only applicable to Apartment Zoned Areas..

xarope8

5:06pm

Where are those areas? Right on the beach?

kotacoug

5:07pm

here's a list of the complexes on the apartment zone list

BYUFBDAD

5:09pm

That is fairly small and limited in my opinion.. so many Airbnbs available still

xarope8

5:14pm

~100 complexes equals about 7000 short term rentals of about 12,000 total.

BYUFBDAD

5:18pm

The fewer available the more those prices are going to be jacked up

kotacoug

5:21pm

Those are some massive complexes. Not sure how locals will afford any of those anyway.

JamieTartt

5:20pm

Horrible policy…. I hate staying in hotels. Do people want more huge resorts

kotacoug

5:06pm

That was my thought. Been to Maui once at Grand Wailea and planned to return

Covid-19

5:10pm

Put yourself in the shoes of a local resident.

conetah

5:11pm

How about residents who just want to buy a home?

Belboz

5:11pm

Their economy is based on tourism. Without they they would have to move to the

kotacoug

5:14pm

The tourism to Maui was realistically the same 15 years ago when Air BnB didn’t exist

TCuz

5:15pm

Huh? Just because it wasn’t called ‘Airbnb’ doesn’t mean people weren’t renting

kotacoug

5:18pm

It increased exponentially since Air BnB, which is the point

TCuz

5:36pm

Yes. Resorts > Air BnBs.

TCuz

5:11pm

No Airbnb Condos > resorts

xarope8

5:13pm

The best beachfront properties are Airbnb/VRBO townhouse/condos/houses. It looks

kotacoug

5:16pm

So, who can afford to buy them? Nobody.

Idacoug

5:10pm

It will be interesting to see if prices drop when a bunch come on the market.

maYbe

5:24pm

They will have too.

Idacoug

5:30pm

Good

conetah

5:10pm

This is great. Good for residents.

dixieutahbyuzag

5:20pm

Yep limit the tourism dollars coming in. Make people go to Mexico and Florida,

kotacoug

5:23pm

Even for locals?

Heath Squashwell

5:35pm

The Orioles are going to hard to beat again this year

JoMax

4:55pm

The lineup is scary. Gunnar Henderson is a legit MVP candidate.

TCuz

5:01pm

“O!!!” SAY CAN YOU SEE!!

Jstak17

5:20pm

Woah. It's snowing in Utah right now? In May? Mother Nature esta ticked off

TNT

4:54pm

Men's fast pitch softball can be challenging too

HudspethEra

4:53pm

Charlie Bledsoe of the Compton Cuties threw 108 mph. LDS dude.

Unfrozen Caveman

5:10pm

Anyone done a day trip to the Cotswolds from London? Was it worth a separate trip. Also doing a day in Oxford &

Soupie Grandma Sycamore

4:45pm

Bath was a nice surprise

ExitStageLeft

4:48pm

Bath was a big surprise to me. Expected another old English town . Probably one of the best I've seen

Bob Vance

5:02pm

Bath was awesome.

Idacoug

5:14pm

Loved bath. One of my favorite places ever

NumbersGuy

5:18pm

I loved the cotswolds…unique and memorable

Rexy Coug

4:50pm

I like getting a car

Lawfan

4:53pm

LOVED it and stayed there.

Idacoug

5:14pm

I object to you only spending one day there. The Cotswolds are meant to be taken in slowly. Are you saying you are day

mokelembembe

5:21pm

We spent three days in the Cotswolds. We spent time in Castle Comb, Bibury

Hoopster

5:26pm

We also did Bath and Oxford. It is incredibly difficult to find anyplace to park

Hoopster

5:29pm

The Cotswold are great

Indy Coug

5:35pm

Sometimes, all you need is a good ol’ fashioned CB jinx to turn things around

Medute

4:36pm

they hit the wake-up button instead

Count Cougar

4:38pm

Anybody got a good Hawaii itinerary? About 6 days or so. Never been.

Dr MoBYU

4:33pm

Which island?

Ozymandias

4:39pm

Oahu

Dr MoBYU

5:18pm

Just Oahu:

NarfUte

4:43pm

Would you stay in the same hotel the whole time in Honolulu?

Dr MoBYU

4:51pm

Honolulu and Waikiki are terrible. If you go to Oahu (which would not be my 1st

Team Chaos

4:54pm

I love Maui, but Oahu has the PCC, temple, and Pearl Harbor AND . . .

COUGALICIOUS

4:58pm

It depends. We just did a week on Oahu and stayed at Aulani the whole time.

NarfUte

4:59pm

Ordering Strategy

COUGALICIOUS

4:56pm

We did our order based on reservation availability - the Pearl Harbor stuff need

NarfUte

5:01pm

If you want to snorkel, Hanauma Bay reservations can be tricky so start early.

The Kavorka

5:20pm

Dole plantation is not necessary imo. Like others said, Visit Honolulu and Waikiki, don't stay there.

Jimo Dashen

5:01pm

Where did you stay?

Dr MoBYU

5:09pm

We went to Laie and hung out there a week

OU Cougar

4:47pm

I did Aulani on Oahu last year for that long

DavisCoCoug

5:17pm

If the Rangers sweep the entire playoffs would they be the best team of all-time?

TCuz Coastal Elite

4:30pm

Stars or VGK are likely to be competitive with NYR.

Archaea

4:33pm

How did this respond to the thread at all

TCuz

4:33pm

I for one would love to see a category where you 2 were the only participants

Nakedbootleg

4:35pm

See Disco Lemonade’s response.

Archaea

4:36pm

Alex, I’ll take “Questions fans ask way too soon” for $200 please

Disco Lemonade

4:35pm

Alex Trebek is dead.

TCuz

4:40pm

He has the same odds of answering my question as NYR have to go undefeated.

Disco Lemonade

4:43pm

If you extrapolate their current playoff win streak out then my math says they’d go 16-0.

TCuz

4:48pm

Great point. I hadn’t thought of that.

Disco Lemonade

5:00pm

Florida might give them a run for their money

arizonacougarfan

5:25pm

Typical wait to get through security @ SLC Sunday evenings?

BeyondTheMark All-American

4:28pm

I finally remembered to get TSA precheck.

grosven

4:31pm

what 10 minutes? did you miss the plane?

Count Cougar

4:40pm

I'm familiar with tsa from about 10pm to 11pm Sunday nights. Precheck is 5 minutes. Regular security varies

HarlemCoug

5:00pm

We went to lower level security this afternoon. Took 5 minutes. Upstairs was busy

JamieTartt

5:15pm

Video: Hard work makes the dream work 😤 - Kelly Poppinga's love of the game and unfailing work ethic are palpable View

[BYUtv Sports] BYU Sports Nation

4:25pm

I hope the Braves remember that they know how to hit

maxpowers

4:22pm

Sweep!

SoValleyCOUG

4:31pm

I hope they keep up this hot streak

LakeshowCougs

4:33pm

You know what they say about weather in Utah

TADOW All-American

4:21pm

And Colorado and Virginia and everywhere else that doesn't just have the same

fattycoug

4:22pm

I would say though that in mountainous terrain there is a real difference when

777

4:31pm

RE: You know what they say about weather in Utah

WJCougar

4:23pm

The same thing locals say about the weather wherever they live? Although my

BYUtka

4:24pm

Except San Diego. San Diegans never say this.

LifeLongLakerFan

4:31pm

San Diego is incredible. 73 degrees year-round. Love La Jolla & Del Mar.

gopman

5:09pm

Was in Hawaii last month. Local said "wait 10 mins and the weather will change"

SoValleyCOUG

4:34pm

Isn't it warm rain though?

TNT

4:59pm

Most women would say it's cold.

SoValleyCOUG

5:12pm

Brutal ending to the golf. Kohles has to be devastated.

pink22

4:20pm

What about the Liv? How did that one end?

cougaman

4:25pm

Exactly

pink22

4:30pm

Ya I can’t get interested in no cut events. Feels like an exhibition.

byulover

4:33pm

That’s honestly much of the intrigue. You have to play well or don’t get paid.

pink22

4:51pm

Are you guys seriously watching intently every Friday afternoon to see who makes

StantonMac

4:49pm

Yes. Especially the players I follow. It’s a great barometer of a players game.

pink22

4:52pm

I don’t, but I understand that the players that aren’t making the cut often dont

cougaman

5:03pm

Talk about a dominant series sweep for LAD over the Braves!

Hinta

4:19pm

Gave up 6 runs.

Methusaleh22

4:21pm

LA fans love early season championships. I’m sure they are still celebrating

A Drew Aitch

4:45pm

Congrats? It’s May

pegushin

4:48pm

Sweeping is better than being swept, regardless of the month!

Hinta

4:58pm

If that makes you feel better👍

LakeshowCougs

5:11pm

Fastest Dodger game this season

StantonMac

4:18pm

Sweep--Braves board.

Count Cougar

4:18pm

Dodger Board!!!

Methusaleh22

4:18pm

Disney gear count

DavisCoCoug

4:15pm

That’s cause the Utes honor the sabbath.

SV72 Sale

4:17pm

Drinking beer out of sacrament cups tailgating doesn’t count

DavisCoCoug

4:19pm

<< Deleted >>

SV72 Sale

4:21pm

RE: That’s cause the Utes honor the sabbath.

TANK

4:24pm

Bam. Creative. You had to dig for that one. Ha ha!

DawgHaus

4:27pm

I'm in Disneyworld. So far, I've seen no BYU or Utah stuff

Belboz

4:37pm

POLL: Parkour!

spoxjox

4:06pm

Best $2MM ever spent in baseball.

Methusaleh22

4:02pm

OH, Oh, oh, Ohtani

Count Cougar

4:02pm

Auto parts.

brazilcoug

4:06pm

Snow is starting to mix with the rain in Orem

byuluvr Failure At Life

4:01pm

It is a lovely 82 here

Sea Chicken

4:04pm

RE: It is a lovely 82 here

byuluvr

4:05pm

been mid 80s for pretty much the last month here in OK. heaven. crazy humid tho

FieroCoug

5:33pm

We’ve been getting snow all afternoon in south Davis County, really great.

DC15

4:11pm

Until the tree branches and power lines snap. But yeah.

777

4:13pm

Maybe it will keep all the criminals indoors.

PJMort

4:37pm

we had a white out in Pocatello earlier today. At least it melts off fast.

qwerew

5:09pm

Treinen filthy as ever.

Methusaleh22

3:57pm

And then Ohtani!

TicoBrown

4:02pm

POLL: How do you like your steak prepared?

Phred84044

3:51pm

Which cut? It matters.

kccougar

3:52pm

i didn’t know cut matters, how cooked is best for which cut?

Flyingdolphin

3:53pm

Personally, I favor medium rare except for the fattest cuts, like a ribeye, that need a little more heat/time

kccougar

3:59pm

How do you like your dolphin?

Sea Chicken

4:02pm

sounds illegal

Flyingdolphin

4:11pm

Not in international waters.

Tesla Coug

4:16pm

Shoot. Is that what your boardname means?

spoxjox

4:12pm

somebody voted "Extra well done?!?"

IntelCougar

3:59pm

Vegans.

kccougar

3:59pm

I didn't, but I did like it that way as a kid. Now medium rare.

AF_Puma

4:18pm

I don't get it like that, but I don't care how someone else eats their food.

Jeffacka

4:39pm

Blue

spoxjox

4:12pm

I find that many/ most don’t know what medium rare looks like.

Booya Grandma

4:19pm

RE: I find that many/ most don’t know what medium rare looks like.

BeardedBroker

4:20pm

What the heck? How do you cook it so it has different grades?

TNT

5:03pm

Yup I usually go medium when I don't know who's cooking it.

Pro Logic

5:36pm

Whittni Morgan runs a 15:06 5000m, and Anna Camp Bennett runs a 2:00 800m this weekend.

CrimWalCoug All-American in practice

3:47pm

How do those times rank among Americans?

Archaea

3:47pm

Camp-Bennett will likely run the 1500m in the Trials. Recently ran a 4:07, which is probably top 10 since January.

CrimWalCoug

4:20pm

RE: Camp-Bennett will likely run the 1500m in the Trials. Recently ran a 4:07,

Archaea

4:24pm

POLL: The Fall Guy movie

Archaea

3:39pm

RE: POLL: The Fall Guy movie

AfterShocks

3:58pm

That was my initial take

Archaea

4:05pm

It's just a fun Hollywood movie. I also recommend "The Ministry of

DawgHaus

4:42pm

something needs to be done about Azuna's out of control, dangerous follow thru

Count Cougar

3:36pm

He’s been in the league how long and how many have been hurt? 😂😂😂

pegushin

3:40pm

He has hit like 10 catchers in the head

JOPE

3:45pm

And that’s why they wear helmets and masks

pegushin

3:46pm

To stop bats from hitting them in the head?

Methusaleh22

3:47pm

That is actually not the reason, not even close

JOPE

3:50pm

It’s a part of the job, adjust for each hitter. Geez

pegushin

4:00pm

You mean adjust for 1 hitter. No one else has this issue.

Methusaleh22

4:01pm

Boo hoo, just play ball

pegushin

4:05pm

That night be good advice for the Braves right now. Dodgers seem to be playing

Methusaleh22

4:06pm

Congrats probably getting another 1st round playoff exit too

pegushin

4:12pm

RE: Congrats probably getting another 1st round playoff exit too

Methusaleh22

4:18pm

This is how my teenage daughter argues. Backswing is bad, Braves fan counters, and only argument is we are winning

RoaroftheCougartails

4:45pm

Sweep.😊

SoValleyCOUG

5:13pm

So you’d like a guy who is a great hitter to adjust his swing? If you were in

A Drew Aitch

4:07pm

RE: So you’d like a guy who is a great hitter to adjust his swing? If you

Methusaleh22

4:10pm

The players association just had a stroke reading this

DodgerCoug

4:55pm

It almost seems abusive.

Methusaleh22

3:42pm

I’m sorry this happened to you. It must be hard.

DKN

3:44pm

Dodger fans are babies, they make Yankee fans tolerable

pegushin

3:47pm

Sweep!

SoValleyCOUG

4:30pm

Boooo!

tander123

5:14pm

The best way to handle this is for the catcher to fire the throw back

Jdoc

3:48pm

Maybe Will Smith should take one step back when Ozuna comes up

A Drew Aitch

3:49pm

Smith isn’t catching today. It happened to Barnes

TicoBrown

3:51pm

That makes it harder for the ump to see a low strike

JOPE

3:51pm

Ok maybe Barnes should take one small step back. I’m sure the ump will be fine

A Drew Aitch

3:52pm

I don’t see why they should change for one player in the league, why wouldn’t every batter be super wild with their

JOPE

3:54pm

because he is dangerous

Count Cougar

4:00pm

His swing is a little different that’s it. It’s a very effective swing. Hits

A Drew Aitch

4:02pm

batters don't back off to avoid getting hit by certain pitchers

Count Cougar

4:09pm

Yeah they do. Certain pitchers have a reputation that if you crowd

A Drew Aitch

4:11pm

so all the catchers should adjust for one guys unorthodox swing?

Count Cougar

4:23pm

The catcher backing up will 100% effect the calls by the umpire on the low end of the zone.

slatecoug

4:48pm

RE: something needs to be done about Azuna's out of control, dangerous follow

seco03

3:49pm

Back up for one hitter in the league? How bout he fix his follow through?

Methusaleh22

3:52pm

If I were getting hit in the head, I would back up.

seco03

3:53pm

If he wasn't such an unlikable player to begin with, it probably wouldn't bother

Countcougula

3:56pm

If a pitcher throws inside and it occasionally gets away and hits someone

seco03

3:58pm

Here's a good video discussing the MLB rule and Ozuna's backswing in particular

slatecoug

4:46pm

Funny thing is only Dodgers catchers seem to have a problem with it. 🤷‍♂️

RoaroftheCougartails

4:47pm

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