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“Oh, I didn’t even see that,” Matt Read told us. “I don’t know. That’s kind of, uh, wow I don’t even know what to think about that. If I saw that I’d probably take a run at him or something like that. But I don’t know, can’t do anything about it now.”

Is it a problem because Jagr is a Hall of Famer? Or is it just wrong to mock guys? Truthfully, I don’t know why he does the salute, if it’s a tribute to someone or something, if it is, then yes, mocking it is kind of lame. If it’s just something Jagr does and has always done then mocking it is fine with me.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 7:12 AM EST reply actions  

I think he does it for his father. Not sure where I heard that or if its correct though.

by kckrebs on Jan 3, 2012 10:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I heard that once to but I never saw or heard any confirmation of that. If that is indeed the case then mocking it isn’t cool.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions  

it’s actually as sentimental as that. Look below at the bottom

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 3, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Anyone else sick and tired of the whole “Flyers have goalie issues” crap the media keeps dishing out?

by Nick Ritt on Jan 3, 2012 8:00 AM EST reply actions  

Just the goalies?

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

And captains.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Can someone direct me to a website that will give me giveaway, takeaway and turnover totals for players?

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 8:20 AM EST reply actions  

There’s something like that on the NHL site.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fetchKey=20122ALLSASAll&sort=gamesPlayed&viewName=rtssPlayerStats

You can narrow the search down as you need.

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by A Flyers Phamily on Jan 3, 2012 8:38 AM EST up reply actions  

Big ups and good luck to our own Geoffie Deets on his first day of big boy work. He’s close to being almost an adult!

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 8:41 AM EST reply actions  

Does anyone have a link to Torts comments after the game? Heard they were heated.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 8:43 AM EST reply actions  

here you go

They played them on WIP this morning, it was hilarious and he more than likely will be fined by the league.

"Who's more crazy, me? Or defensemen? Who's more weird?"----- Ilya Bryzgalov

"Grow some balls and just do it" ---- Claude Giroux

Semper Fi...

by lcd24 on Jan 3, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Link fail

http://www.msg.com/videos/tortorella-postgame-winter-classic-win-12

"Who's more crazy, me? Or defensemen? Who's more weird?"----- Ilya Bryzgalov

"Grow some balls and just do it" ---- Claude Giroux

Semper Fi...

by lcd24 on Jan 3, 2012 8:56 AM EST up reply actions  

I watched the first part, and there were a few times when he didn’t sound pleased. He still sounded disappointed with the win.

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions  

The best part was when he said they must wanted to go to overtime and that they must have had a meeting on this.

"Who's more crazy, me? Or defensemen? Who's more weird?"----- Ilya Bryzgalov

"Grow some balls and just do it" ---- Claude Giroux

Semper Fi...

by lcd24 on Jan 3, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions  

Yes! And how they are some of the best refs

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

John Tortorella needs to STFU.

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by doubleh on Jan 3, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Maybe Matt Read should focus on finding whatever funk he has lost and not “running” a player for mocking someone else

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 3, 2012 8:57 AM EST reply actions  

Wait a sec

Was Giroux an option for the penalty shot? I couldn’t watch closely but the ASF article says he was on the ice and therefore an option. WTF?

by Hans S on Jan 3, 2012 9:10 AM EST reply actions  

This is what I was wondering.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 9:21 AM EST up reply actions  

Yes I believe he was an option. It had to be taken by anyone on the ice.

I would have went with Giroux. I would always go with Giroux given the option but I didn’t totally blame Lavy here.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Click my link below. It explains why Lavy chose Briere over Giroux, though either would have been a fine choice.

The way Lundqvist played yesterday, it really didn’t matter who he put out there.

Of course, had he chosen Lilja, the game would have gone to o’ertime.

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Jan 3, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

The way Lundqvist played yesterday, it really didn’t matter who he put out there.

This. I do not want to see Hank in the playoffs.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Me either. And that is the amazing thing. For all the talk about how important a goalie is, and it is, there are really only 2-3 worth the money, and sadly the one the Flyers have isn’t, and never was.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions  

I will refer you to your own signature for this one. You’re right. Bryz is good but not THAT good.

With the way the Rangers are playing now, Lundqvist becomes even more dangerous. He was always good, but he was also the Dominik Hasek to the Rangers’ Sabres-of-the-mid-to-late-90s: He was the one constant really keeping them in games. Now they’re doing it with skill, with their system, AND with Hank.

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Jan 3, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions  

It’s the system I’m noticing. Most of the time they look like they’re playing with a shared purpose and a resistance that has been missing. It’s still early but I wouldn’t bet that they’re going to wilt this year.

/s, more often than not

by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 3, 2012 1:45 PM EST up reply actions  

WTF, you say?

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Jan 3, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Clearly we should have gone with JVR.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Dude is automatic.

I wish they had, and I wish he could have scored, so we wouldn’t have had the argument we had last night.

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Jan 3, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

danny seems to save his scores for the road compared to claude but to me the hot hand is G not B

by Hans S on Jan 5, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Add this to the list of reasons why Jagr is awesome…

Maybe he’s celebrating like that too, I don’t know. He doesn’t score many goals. That’s nothing against him, I didn’t see.

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 9:44 AM EST reply actions  

I just love Jagr more and more the longer he plays with us.

Hyka'n it up a notch.

by Brock on Jan 3, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Samesis!

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Also… congrats to Schenn!! After he scored, I thought of DSOD in 2010

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 9:55 AM EST reply actions  

That was my first thought too. Well, first thought right after “Goddammit, NBC! I missed the goal because you’re screwing around with artsy camera angles!”…

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

haha yeah

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Salute

To be honest I don’t really like or get Jagr’s salute… it just seems to self involved to me… I just think when you score. the celebration should represent your excitement/joy like most everyone else’s does… Jagr just takes off a glove and salutes.. when something exciting happens what do you want to do? You want to fist pump or jumo in the air or do something spontaneous… not salute… but whatever, to each his own…

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by Jillian Shoffstall on Jan 3, 2012 10:32 AM EST reply actions  

He’s always done that.

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Jan 3, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions  

I remember seeing someone mention it’s due to his two grandfathers.

by Nick Ritt on Jan 3, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions  

I think he’s doing it now only to keep himself motivated, he’s happy and it’s a reminder of his glory days, motivation to keep playing at the level that he’s playing at.

Originally though the salute was meant for his 2 grandfathers who were high ranking officers (I think generals if I’m not mistaken) in the Czech army.

In 1968 (hence as well why he wears the #68) in what they call the “Prague Spring of 1968”, the Soviets rolled in with their tanks and crushed a democartic uprising in the capital city.

They threw both of Jagr’s grandfathers in jail where they would later pass away. He felt the Soviets were very stern and most Czechs (and Slovaks for that matter) resented the Soviet rule.

He used to salute them because he felt that playing in the NHL and in North America gave him that freedom that he could only dream of as a child carrying a picture of Reagan around in his wallet. He felt his grandfathers were living this “freedom” through Jagr. Jagr is also very religious and is Orthodox Christian and is a great believer in heaven and God and feels his grandfathers are watching him.

Ironically, Jagr was only born in 1971, a few years after his grandfathers died.

This is from jags6868 on HF. Makes sense to me

by Nick Ritt on Jan 3, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Oh wow, I didn’t know any of that about his salute or his number. Cool.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions  

and that’s why michael rupp is a douche. It’s funny though, he didn’t go all Brian Wilson on them

"Start playing with some jam in here"

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jan 3, 2012 10:58 AM EST up reply actions  

This.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow, I wonder if Rupp knew that

Simon Gagne AND Mike Richards may move between towns, wear new jerseys and call different arenas home but, at the end of the day, they will both always be Philadelphia Flyers.

One day Sean Couturier will win the Conn Smythe. You heard it here first.

by PursuitOfLappyness on Jan 3, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Massively OT, but my wife rented The Help and Crazy Stupid Love for us to watch last week. Hello Emma Stone.

(or hello Ryan Gosling, for our female BSHers)

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 10:44 AM EST reply actions  

Crazy Stupid Love was pretty good. I liked it. I also like Emma Stone. A lot.

Haven’t seen the help yet but I have it to watch if I get around to it.

Just saw an interesting movie called The Flowers of War. Very good. Very sad but good. Read up on it if you want.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Great movies… and Ryan Gosling is gorgeous :)

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by JLS89 on Jan 3, 2012 11:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Also, he’s Canadian. Probably a Leafs fan.

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by doubleh on Jan 3, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions  

great Ryan Gosling movie. Believer. Heavy stuff.

by j reed on Jan 3, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions  

I love Emma Stone. She was great in Easy A.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yuck.

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by DLJr on Jan 3, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I remember you didn’t like that movie but was it because of her or just the movie itself? I think it was because of her.

Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.

That is all.

by EREX21 on Jan 3, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions  

No, the movie itself was horrendous. It’s overacted, but not to the point where it seemed intentional, just to the point where it was off putting. At the end of the day, it was just a poorly acted (for the most part), lame reinterpretation.

I don’t find Emma Stone attractive outside of Zombieland, but for the most part I enjoy her as an actress. This was one she didn’t save, and is one of the few movies I’ve ever wished I could unwatch.

That said, Crazy. Stupid. Love. was very enjoyable.

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by DLJr on Jan 3, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

GAME STATES COMETH!

by j reed on Jan 3, 2012 11:31 AM EST reply actions  

Pennsylvania and New York?

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

actually not game states, it just sounds better than expected points cometh.

by j reed on Jan 3, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

well for a glass half full perspective(which i hate)

the flyers are progressing against the rangers defense, first game shut out second game a goal 3 game 2 goals…now if our awsome defense would be awsome

Beets,Bears,Battlestar Galactica.
MICHAEL!

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by reaper1221 on Jan 3, 2012 11:42 AM EST reply actions  

3rd game*

Beets,Bears,Battlestar Galactica.
MICHAEL!

Political Correctness - the belief that one can pick up a turd by the clean end.

by reaper1221 on Jan 3, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions  

By the end of the season, we will have 15 goals against the Rangers!

Hyka'n it up a notch.

by Brock on Jan 3, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions  

The Super Shot Search is an interesting project. Looks like it’s a part time pet project for the guy based on backtracking the url’s. Leads back to his Code Anything blog containing his numerous interests. Where does he obtain the data to put this together? NHL.com, or from other sources?

by mtitanic on Jan 3, 2012 11:51 AM EST reply actions  

I’m back.

Yesterday was awesome except for the outcome.

Rangers still suck.

….back to work

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by boknows71 on Jan 3, 2012 11:55 AM EST reply actions  

OT

Didn’t Cillo Stache say she had tickets for the Blackhawks game? I kinda feel bad for her now that Carcillo won’t be playing.

by mtitanic on Jan 3, 2012 11:59 AM EST reply actions  

I just mentioned that on the Carcillo thread haha.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but...

To look at the bright side of things, the last time the Flyers lost a winter classic game, they went to the Stanley Cup Finals. Just sayin.

I go Bananas for Wayne Simmonds.

by bfrank27 on Jan 3, 2012 12:49 PM EST reply actions  

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced that Jagr has a mild left groin strain and will be out for 7 to 10 days.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Uh Oh.

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by doubleh on Jan 3, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Balls!

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by MJDII on Jan 3, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I suppose it is possible he strained his balls…

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

so something did smell funny

/s, more often than not

by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 3, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

aka jagr has died, but after hang nail surgery will be back in 3 weeks

Beets,Bears,Battlestar Galactica.
MICHAEL!

Political Correctness - the belief that one can pick up a turd by the clean end.

by reaper1221 on Jan 3, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions  

OT: I hate my laptop battery.

So my battery is now refusing to hold a charge. I just called DELL, who had me check in the system setup mode thing for issues, and apparently I need a new battery. The Dell person quoted me like 130+ dollars for a battery. Ugh. And I asked for an email with the information about the battery, and the case number for this call, and I haven’t gotten anything yet even though she said she would send one.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 1:57 PM EST reply actions  

Did it get lost in your spam folder amid the constant influx of “pen1s” enlargement offers?

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Checked. Nothing in there from Dell.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I got this into my inbox...
Thank you for taking time in reading and responding to my e-mail. We are very pleased to assist you with your concern.

If you need further assistance with this request, please simply reply to the following e-mail address:

US_Business_Ownership_ALBG@dell.com

Please include the following information in the body of the email:

Your preferred method of contact (email or phone if you would like us to call you back)
Please include your phone number and the best time of the day to call you if phone is your preferred method of contact

Alternatively, you may contact Dell by chat at http://www.Dell.com/GoToChat or phone at 1-800-456-3355. Voicemail # 1-866-962-3889

Please have your Service Request number available so we can review your case history.

Thank you for being a valued Dell client.

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How am I doing? Please e-mail my manager with any feedback by replying to US_Business_Ownership_ALBG@dell.com

The above is an automated email response; for further assistance, please reply to the email address listed above.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Which says to use the service request number that she failed to give you…clever.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Well there’s an obvious piece of feedback you can send, but that doesn’t help much with your battery.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

god i hate hose emails. and not one of them has ever worked.

/s, more often than not

by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 3, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

batteryheads.com … I’ve gotten dell batteries from them before and it’s been decently priced.

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I just searched my laptop model and it doesn’t have any batteries.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Grab the model number from the battery? They frequently use the same battery on multiple laptops.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess. It’s just annoying because the service person said she’d send me the specifications.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

mine did that two years ago and got the same thing. now I basically have a desktop computer where it has to be plugged in at all times. wait until you’re doing something and the plug falls out and it shuts off. lost a couple essays

by profoundnotions on Jan 3, 2012 2:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

My wife’s old laptop had the opposite problem, the solder joint between the power plug and the motherboard failed, so it was nearly impossible to get it to charge or operate while plugged in.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

After being a loyal Dell customer for many years, buying at least 6 different laptops, plus getting Dells at work, I eventually tired of these sorts of issues (2 different Dells had battery issues) and went over the dark side (I have an Apple).

Note that it also matters if you are a business (usually good computers) or an individual (usually bad).

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by Bud in TN on Jan 3, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, I have usually been fine with customer service stuff. I had an issue with my video card last year and they replaced it for free, all within a few days. And I still have a warranty until August.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

The warranty doesn’t include the battery?

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Apparently the battery warranty was for a year or something.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

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by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Let me guess, 2010 Christmas present? :-p

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
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by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Considering I’m Jewish, it would have been Hanukkah.

But nope, laptop I’ve had since college started (aka I got in summer 2008). Came with 3 year warranty on the system that my dad got me an extra year on so it’d be covered until I got done school, which until now has come in handy.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Well there’s that…

Gotcha. Really sucks it’s having issues. If the service rep never sends that info, there’s got to be a way to find it elsewhere, hopefully at a better price.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 3, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Sucks.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 3, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I splashed a little bit of coffee on a mac book and chances are it’s dead. I know that liquid and labtops can be fatal but not for the amount of cofee that splashed on it. It was a freak accident, i don’t drink or eat next to the labtop. It wouldn’t be the worse thing in the world but Macs are so fucking expensive to fix it’ll make more sense to by a new one…well not a Mac, that’s for sure. If I had 1500 dollars and could get a Mac Probook then I might reconsider. The basic mac book is really a basic PC with a what amounts to a 500 dollar virus protection software program (the price differential you spend for a Mac).

by j reed on Jan 4, 2012 2:00 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s funny, my virus protection software is free. They call it “linux.” :-p

But seriously, sorry about your laptop. :-/

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced

by hintzy64 on Jan 4, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions  

I once spilled water on my desktop keyboard, and it went out letter by letter until none of them worked.

Madly in love with Jaromir Jagr's brilliant smile and epic goal salute.

Matt Read for Calder!

Jeff Skinner, at 6 years old, is the youngest player in the NHL.

Ian Laperriere (EE-an luh-PAIR-ee-YAIR), proper noun. Definition: Bad-assery on skates

by Chemistry66 on Jan 4, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions  

A friend once spilled orange soda on his keyboard and lost only the space bar. This inspired one of the best messages I’ve ever received:

aughwhythespacebarwhynottheq?:)

by Eric T. on Jan 4, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Shane Victorino speak

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 4, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

noquestionsasked!

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 4, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

My son once turned a spray bottle on my laptop, which, unfortunately was plugged in at the time. It absolutely fried. Sometimes, liquid won’t hurt a laptop running on battery, but if it’s plugged in, you’re screwed. I actually saw sparks.

That was not a good day in the doubleh household.

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 4, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Excited to go home and watch the battle of Scandinavian Juniors!

Flyers Fans: We've survived Lock-outs, Lindros and Cooperalls. If you want to get rid of us, you'll have to split an atom or two.

by KreiderDesigns on Jan 3, 2012 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

Michael Leighton will start the AHL’s Outdoor Classic on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park against Hershey.

Per McManus

by mtitanic on Jan 3, 2012 7:45 PM EST reply actions  

Five-hole ahoy!

Bob.

by The Dark on Jan 3, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I wish he was the Rangers’ goaltender! /Briere’d

"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn

by doubleh on Jan 3, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

More rebounds for my friends!

Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?

by mikefive on Jan 3, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s an excellent AHL goaltender.

being obnoxious and self righteous while ignoring the point since 9/29/11

by DLJr on Jan 4, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Wow no one on the expected points stuff. We’re talkin hockey getting their Big Boy Sabr Pants now.

by j reed on Jan 4, 2012 2:12 AM EST reply actions  

I’m pending judgment until I see more.

I’m also holding out hope for basketball Sabr Pants, since nobody’s really done that so far.

Bob.

by The Dark on Jan 4, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously.

If you read the comments, you’ll see Eric mention that he put together something not nearly as awesome in September.

I didn’t stop talking about it to the BSH inner circle for at least two weeks. I was like a 6 year old before Christmas.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 4, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

You crack me up.

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by DLJr on Jan 4, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Aww, thanks Don.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 5, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I still find it hilarious how you will bring things up to me, “big BSH secrets”, then not tell me just to prove you can keep a secret.

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by DLJr on Jan 5, 2012 1:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t do it on purpose :(

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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 5, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  


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