Small Talk: 1, 2, 3 Non-Cheerleader Conversation

[Tulip86]

3 hours ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Looking @ the Cowboys Draft Picks for this year and I think I've figured out what position everyone plays except Tyler Biadasz.  What does "C" mean?

Dallas Cowboys 2020 draft picks tracker

ROUNDOVERALLPLAYER SELECTEDGRADE

117  WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma  B+

251  CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama  B+

382  DL Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma  A

4123  CB Reggie Robinson II, Tulsa  C+

4146*  C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin  A

5179^  DE Bradlee Anae, Utah  A

7231  QB Ben DiNucci, James Madison   C-

Center (please correct me if I'm wrong)

[JarlenaFan2024]

12 hours ago, Tulip86 said:

Center (please correct me if I'm wrong)

Thanks! What do the "grades" mean?

[Holly85]

2 minutes ago, BluegrassDCCFan said:

Thanks! What do the "grades" mean?

People put grades on people on how they think they are as a player 

[raindancer]

19 hours ago, EricaShadows said:

The Miami Dolphins are also doing virtual auditions: 

that's a dynamic poster, and it looks great, but what the ever loving heavens is up with those (boots?  dance shoes?  spats?) things that poor girl has got on her feet 😳

[Holly85]

6 minutes ago, raindancer said:

that's a dynamic poster, and it looks great, but what the ever loving heavens is up with those (boots?  dance shoes?  spats?) things that poor girl has got on her feet 😳

If you watch the video they did abt their new uniform closet apprently the new shoes are comfortable 

[raindancer]

15 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

If you watch the video they did abt their new uniform closet apprently the new shoes are comfortable 

comfortable is pretty critical, and I'm all about that, but it is still one hideous looking shoe

[Holly85]

13 minutes ago, raindancer said:

comfortable is pretty critical, and I'm all about that, but it is still one hideous looking shoe

Here is there long boot

[5678Pixie]

13 minutes ago, raindancer said:

comfortable is pretty critical, and I'm all about that, but it is still one hideous looking shoe

They look really good when they are dancing on the field.  How do you like the tall boot?  

 

[raindancer]

2 hours ago, 5678Pixie said:

They look really good when they are dancing on the field.  How do you like the tall boot?  

 

okay now I can see that Miami hasn't somehow lost its collective mind - they definitely look much better on the field.  I'm still not sold on the short ones, but they absolutely look a million times better in action.  I'm thinking maybe it's just the pants combo that isn't doing it for me (even though their featured cheerleader looks wonderful aside from that).

[ByTor]

16 hours ago, raindancer said:

comfortable is pretty critical, and I'm all about that, but it is still one hideous looking shoe

Bowling shoes on crack 😂

[mizzhyer]

17 hours ago, 5678Pixie said:

They look really good when they are dancing on the field.  How do you like the tall boot?  

 

I actually like both pairs...the short pair is my pick of the two though.  I have solid black boots that are very similar the tall boots and I'm sorry...I can't imagine them being that "comfortable" 😉

[ByTor]

1 hour ago, mizzhyer said:

I actually like both pairs...the short pair is my pick of the two though.  I have solid black boots that are very similar the tall boots and I'm sorry...I can't imagine them being that "comfortable" 😉

Apparently they are nicely cushioned on the inside & the heel gives them nice arch support.

[mizzhyer]

41 minutes ago, ByTor said:

Apparently they are nicely cushioned on the inside & the heel gives them nice arch support.

My boots don't have that 😉  but then again...they aren't dance boots...so that may be why 😛

 

[raindancer]

9 hours ago, mizzhyer said:

My boots don't have that 😉  but then again...they aren't dance boots...so that may be why 😛

 

Frye will make your feet happy, even if they make your wallet weep.  I made the mistake of wearing what I thought were very comfortable heels on my first day volunteering after my move to Chicago, and I have been a boots convert ever since.  Still working on my high kicks though.

[Victoria Kiki]

So I took Jenn’s prep class tonight for fun (yes, no video on my side, I’m just doing it for fitness and no one needs to watch me die by power pom). My Apple Watch says I burned 500 calories. We even did semis kickline. Holy cow....y’all. SO. HARD. BUT! It was so fun! She gave the dancers really great audition advice and helpful critiques. Like I said, I almost died in this class but she said her in person classes are harder. I used to dance for 20 years and I am totally totally blown away by the stamina to be a pro dancer. Holy cow. 
 

For those of you who are stir crazy, wanna do a little dance and pretend to be pro, definitely try a class! I’m going to have a glass of wine now. 

Edited May 15, 2020 by Cappuccinagina

[Tulip86]

3 hours ago, Cappuccinagina said:

So I took Jenn’s prep class tonight for fun (yes, no video on my side, I’m just doing it for fitness and no one needs to watch me die by power pom). My Apple Watch says I burned 500 calories. We even did semis kickline. Holy cow....y’all. SO. HARD. BUT! It was so fun! She gave the dancers really great audition advice and helpful critiques. Like I said, I almost died in this class but she said her in person classes are harder. I used to dance for 20 years and I am totally totally blown away by the stamina to be a pro dancer. Holy cow. 
 

For those of you who are stir crazy, wanna do a little dance and pretend to be pro, definitely try a class! I’m going to have a glass of wine now. 

Oooh so cool! Always wanted to try one but due to the time difference I would be doing kickline at 02.30 in the morning 😂

[Victoria Kiki]

6 hours ago, Tulip86 said:

Oooh so cool! Always wanted to try one but due to the time difference I would be doing kickline at 02.30 in the morning 😂

I’m in NY so I felt that pain as well. She sent us all a recording of the Zoom meeting so we had the dance routine so I’ll just save it for workout purposes and attempting the kickline. Did you know they have to do the tryout kickline twice for right and left split within like mere eight counts?! I was like *any gif of anyone crying*. Imagine doing that after the tryout dance which you do like 3-4 times through. 

[DCC-UK]

2 hours ago, Cappuccinagina said:

I’m in NY so I felt that pain as well. She sent us all a recording of the Zoom meeting so we had the dance routine so I’ll just save it for workout purposes and attempting the kickline. Did you know they have to do the tryout kickline twice for right and left split within like mere eight counts?! I was like *any gif of anyone crying*. Imagine doing that after the tryout dance which you do like 3-4 times through. 

Dance is such a weird type of stamina. In my prime, I could dance for 3-4 hours straight. Even now, I could be good for an hour or so. Yet I can’t run to save my life! Sprinting more than 100m or doing cross country, I’d keel over! 

[Victoria Kiki]

She also mentioned that she has witnessed discussions at finals where there are finalists up for debate. The PTB let someone into TC believing those dancers who were weak in facials, entertainment factor, etc. could improve over time but that they actually get cut! I wonder if that explains some veteran cuts we didn’t understand from the past? Anyways..She emphasized to the auditioning dancers to make it pretty, really use hairography lol, and really project and be fun to watch. She had a good group of people for this, it was fun and educational for sure. 
 

If I auditioned, my kicks are pretty but my once fab battements have miserably dropped waist high at best at this age of 39 hahaha —-forget the dance (Awkward town!) 

[ByTor]

17 hours ago, Cappuccinagina said:

I’m going to have a glass of wine now. 

Yeah, it would take a few of those for me to even think of doing a kickline 😂

[Holly85]

How is everyone doing during during this quarantine time ? 

[ByTor]

1 hour ago, Holly85 said:

How is everyone doing during during this quarantine time ? 

Just fine, thanks!  Except for the working from home thing, my life hasn't significantly changed...actually I've found that I really like WFH, I hope once this is over I could keep doing it.

[Nelliephant]

1 hour ago, ByTor said:

Just fine, thanks!  Except for the working from home thing, my life hasn't significantly changed...actually I've found that I really like WFH, I hope once this is over I could keep doing it.

See I'm hating working from home, I don't know if it's because I live by myself in a 1 bed flat. I need human interaction, and to separate my work from home!

[ByTor]

1 hour ago, Nelliephant said:

See I'm hating working from home, I don't know if it's because I live by myself in a 1 bed flat. I need human interaction, and to separate my work from home!

I live alone too, but I'm fine not dealing with people...and not dealing with traffic!

[kalibean]

On 5/16/2020 at 2:44 PM, Holly85 said:

How is everyone doing during during this quarantine time ? 

Some days are easier than others. I’m working about 60 hours a week in what used to be a pretty decent work/life balance job, so that’s frustrating. Especially since we got a pay cut. 
 

I was starting to look at jobs back in Dallas pre-COVID, but with both JCP and Neiman’s declaring chapter 11 AND all the corporate furloughs, not looking great. Boo and bah humbug. Also broke up with my boyfriend a few weeks ago so everything just feels extra womp womp. I know I’m still more fortunate than many, but harder to remember that on tough days! 

Edited May 18, 2020 by kalibean

[Holly85]

14 minutes ago, kalibean said:

Some days are easier than others. I’m working about 60 hours a week in what used to be a pretty decent work/life balance job, so that’s frustrating. Especially since we got a pay cut. 
 

I was starting to look at jobs back in Dallas pre-COVID, but with both JCP and Neiman’s declaring chapter 12 AND all the corporate furloughs, not looking great. Boo and bah humbug. Also broke up with my boyfriend a few weeks ago so everything just feels extra womp womp. I know I’m still more fortunate than many, but harder to remember that on tough days! 

Im so sorry to hear abt your job search not going well and your break up 

[Tulip86]

10 hours ago, Holly85 said:

How is everyone doing during during this quarantine time ? 

Good, the introvert side if me is just happy to not have too many social plans. Working from home has been fine, though starting a new job was strange as you don't really meet anyone. We're fortunate to both have jobs, a tiny (but nice) appartment with a balcony so we can go outside, and plenty of contact with friends and family. Just very worried about my parents getting sick.

[JarlenaFan2024]

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Edited May 19, 2020 by BluegrassDCCFan
Wrong forum for topic

[mizzhyer]

On 5/16/2020 at 3:44 PM, Holly85 said:

How is everyone doing during during this quarantine time ? 

I'm a nurse so other than wearing a mask 40 plus hours a week and social distancing from my 70 plus year old parents...life has gone on as normal for me.   I have enjoyed the decreased traffic and having very few visitors in the hospital over the past six weeks.  Things are starting to pick back up now.

[go4luca]

Okay all you Texans.  How in the heck do you deal with this?  My brother found this yesterday in his front yard in Austin.  Oh hell to the NO.

[Holly85]

1 minute ago, go4luca said:

Okay all you Texans.  How in the heck do you deal with this?  My brother found this yesterday in his front yard in Austin.  Oh hell to the NO.

Depends if it’s venomous or not if it’s not we just relocate it if it’s venomous it gets shot 

[go4luca]

3 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

Depends if it’s venomous or not if it’s not we just relocate it if it’s venomous it gets shot 

Seriously.  If I found this in my front yard, I'd be in the next state by now.

[Holly85]

1 minute ago, go4luca said:

Seriously.  If I found this in my front yard, I'd be in the next state by now.

That snake is a Texas coral snake it’s venomous 

[go4luca]

4 minutes ago, Holly85 said:

That snake is a Texas coral snake it’s venomous 

Yep.  That's why it's a big #NOPE from me.

[go4luca]

Happy Hump Day everyone.  So what critters have you seen in your neighborhood during quarantine?  My 'hood has seen coyotes, Cooper's hawks, Great Horned Owls and my personal favorite, a gorgeous India peacock I have nicknamed Freddie Mercury (no, not for Kelli - just seemed to fit).

[mizzhyer]

6 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Happy Hump Day everyone.  So what critters have you seen in your neighborhood during quarantine?  My 'hood has seen coyotes, Cooper's hawks, Great Horned Owls and my personal favorite, a gorgeous India peacock I have nicknamed Freddie Mercury (no, not for Kelli - just seemed to fit).

We rescued an injured young skunk (we named him Flower)..got him to a wildlife hospital and a week later he was released at the sanctuary.  We have also had 3 opossums (names: Punkin', Squash, and Tater Tot) ,2 raccoons (Meeko and Monch), a few other skunks, a hawk, a barn owl, and young fox (Todd). 

[ByTor]

Well, @go4luca, I wish I saw something as interesting as a peacock, but when I was walking my dog Sunday morning I saw a fox.  Yawn LOL

[go4luca]

10 minutes ago, ByTor said:

Well, @go4luca, I wish I saw something as interesting as a peacock, but when I was walking my dog Sunday morning I saw a fox.  Yawn LOL

Hey - a fox is still cool!

11 minutes ago, mizzhyer said:

We rescued an injured young skunk (we named him Flower)..got him to a wildlife hospital and a week later he was released at the sanctuary.  We have also had 3 opossums (names: Punkin', Squash, and Tater Tot) ,2 raccoons (Meeko and Monch), a few other skunks, a hawk, a barn owl, and young fox (Todd). 

Good on you for rescuing the injured skunk!  I forgot to add opossums to my list above.  We've had those as well.  It's been interesting seeing all the wild things showing up since there's been so few cars and traffic.

Edited May 20, 2020 by go4luca
goon = good. can't type for shite today.

[mizzhyer]

2 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Hey - a fox is still cool!

Goon on you for rescuing the injured skunk!  I forgot to add opossums to my list above.  We've had those as well.  It's been interesting seeing all the wild things showing up since there's been so few cars and traffic.

He was so sweet. He never seemed threatened by us (they really don't want to spray since it takes up to two weeks for them to refill their scent glands)  and went right into the carrier I put down for him.  They fell in love with him at the wildlife center...said he was a perfect little patient.  He got antibiotics for an infected paw, some pain meds the first couple of days and a week later he was ready to go.  He was released at the sanctuary the hospital center is located on, since it's a much safer area.  (No close roads).

[mizzhyer]

12 minutes ago, ByTor said:

Well, @go4luca, I wish I saw something as interesting as a peacock, but when I was walking my dog Sunday morning I saw a fox.  Yawn LOL

We've had a young fox as well 🙂 I love them!!!

[ByTor]

2 minutes ago, mizzhyer said:

We've had a young fox as well 🙂 I love them!!!

This fox was after a little bunny...I was rooting for the bunny 🙂 

[go4luca]

1 minute ago, ByTor said:

This fox was after a little bunny...I was rooting for the bunny 🙂 

That's no bueno. 😥

[ByTor]

3 minutes ago, go4luca said:

That's no bueno. 😥

I mean...I know they have to eat, but...but...BUNNY!!!

[go4luca]

3 minutes ago, ByTor said:

I mean...I know they have to eat, but...but...BUNNY!!!

No.  No eat bunny!

Aside from the coral snake, my brother in Austin also found this in his yard.  Thankfully not near the snake.

[mizzhyer]

9 minutes ago, ByTor said:

This fox was after a little bunny...I was rooting for the bunny 🙂 

Lol...I understand!!! 🙂  Go bunny go!!!  Our little fox was eating cat food 🙂 We take care of a community/feral cat colony and there's always plenty of food out.  So, he had no need to chase a bunny or squirrel.

[VintageJ]

I have a family of bunnies in my yard so I’m always rooting for them.  But zI’ve seen nothing new or interesting yet.  Boo. 

[ByTor]

37 minutes ago, go4luca said:

Aside from the coral snake, my brother in Austin also found this in his yard.  Thankfully not near the snake.

That was scary as hell!

[mizzhyer]

1 minute ago, ByTor said:

That was scary as hell!

I don't mind a little garden/milk/rat snake...or even a racer....but you can have those darn venomous nope ropes!!!

[pinkandsparkly13]

Our dog caught a baby bunny a couple days ago! It got away from him a couple times and I grabbed it. It didn't look too hurt, but it wasn't moving much anymore. I took it out and let it go in the backyard. I hope it was okay. We kept the dog in for the rest of the night. 

[go4luca]

1 minute ago, ByTor said:

That was scary as hell!

Right there with you lady.  Wasn't the first Texas Coral snake he's found in his yard.  Scary AF.  I CANNOT HANDLE SNAKES!