http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/-t1.htm For Off topic non Hockey related topics.  For Random topics about Hockey use General Hockey Talk. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:30 GMT 10 http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh171/MurderOnIce/GMLogo_Large_MOI_2.jpg http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/-t1.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/spielberg-gets-freaked-out-by-new-movie-leaves-halfway-through-t3593.htm SpezDispenser http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59151

The preview audience also was shocked by this. Looks like they might have a mild (to large) hit on their hands.]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:28:46 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/spielberg-gets-freaked-out-by-new-movie-leaves-halfway-through-t3593.htm#113054 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/spielberg-gets-freaked-out-by-new-movie-leaves-halfway-through-t3593.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/just-for-fun-t3746.htm SensGirl11 I couldn't figure out where to post this, so I decided to open a "Just for Fun" thread. Here's a little something I found on the Sun, pretty amusing stuff. AROUND THE HORN Best costumes of the year go to Dustin Penner and Andrew Cogliano, who decided to have a little fun with their off-season issues at the Oilers' Halloween party. Both were part of a trade package that was supposed to fetch the Oilers Dany Heatley. Cogliano went as Heatley, complete with the jersey ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:23:26 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/just-for-fun-t3746.htm#119714 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/just-for-fun-t3746.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/random-video-thread-t1829.htm Blazer I thought it would be cool to have a place to post random videos that have nothing to do with hockey. Mods can delete if/when things become rowdy... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:23:33 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/random-video-thread-t1829.htm#44531 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/random-video-thread-t1829.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/random-weird-stories-t3814.htm wprager This one doesn't come with a video, so I figured I'd start a whole new thread. Deer loses head-butt with lawn ornament http://www.lacrossetribune.com/news/local/article_9ee5d1bc-cdbc-11de-a418-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story A love-struck buck ran out of luck a week ago. The seven-point buck was killed when it rammed a 640-pound concrete statue of an elk in the backyard of Mark and Carol Brye's home in rural Viroqua. Obviously the home owner did not cry when watching Bambi: Mark ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:30 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/random-weird-stories-t3814.htm#123577 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/random-weird-stories-t3814.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/favourite-smiley-and-why-plus-all-new-additions-t2113.htm SpezDispenser I know what you're thinking...I have too much time on my hands. Close. I just don't feel like doing work right now. What can I say...I have some ADD going on. The weather as well... Anyway, let's do a show of hands here. What's your favourite smiley and why (don't worry, we'll do a useless smiley thread eventually). Here are the 10 most used ones to help (based on absolutely no facts whatsoever): cool) :##: ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:33:53 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/favourite-smiley-and-why-plus-all-new-additions-t2113.htm#54855 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/favourite-smiley-and-why-plus-all-new-additions-t2113.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/the-macdonald-family-t3803.htm SensGirl11 Wow, I just came across this while I was reading the online Citizen. Very, very sad news. I'm sure we all recall the story of the MacDonald family, 3 brothers that last both of the parents only 4 years apart. Their aunts and uncles have made it possible for the 3 brothers to live in their family home, raising themselves (with the help of course of their family). Tragedy has struck the family again. They have now lost their older brother David. It is said that God will only throw at you ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:58 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/the-macdonald-family-t3803.htm#123020 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/the-macdonald-family-t3803.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/hardwood-flooring-recommendations-ottawa-kanata-t3793.htm wprager We are getting quotes on getting h/w floors. We've got two quotes and want to get a third -- either Home Depot or Flooring Canada. Both require you to come in -- they won't make an appointment over the phone for an estimate. Does anyone have a recommendation (positive or negative) for one or the other? Anyone with experience with both -- which is better? Or maybe there is a recommendation for some other place we haven't heard about? It's roughly 1,000 sq ft. Not looking for the ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:01:48 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/hardwood-flooring-recommendations-ottawa-kanata-t3793.htm#122384 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/hardwood-flooring-recommendations-ottawa-kanata-t3793.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-video-game-are-you-playing-t2543.htm SensFan71 What is in your game console right now? For me its God of War, the original. I am at the point where I just reached the titan with the cave that conceals Pandora's box on his back, from what I have heard from a few gamers I will be lucky to finish this game, I am not at the hardest difficulty level though, I am at the 2nd setting (hard I believe) It is definitely challenging, but not impossible at this point. Just so I don't sidetrack any other hockey threads into gaming discussions, ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:00:31 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-video-game-are-you-playing-t2543.htm#71276 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-video-game-are-you-playing-t2543.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/h1n1-vaccine-not-safe-t3667.htm SensGirl11 Go BackWarning - Swine Flu H1N1 Vaccine Is Not Safe By Dr Joseph Mercola, MD This year it is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from the flu vaccines than influenza itself. In his article published on LewRockwell.com, Bill Sardi details 18 reasons why you should not vaccinate your children against the flu this season. Here are nine of them: The swine flu is simply another flu. It is not unusually deadly. This is the first time both seasonal ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:55:01 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/h1n1-vaccine-not-safe-t3667.htm#116131 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/h1n1-vaccine-not-safe-t3667.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-am-i-listening-to-right-now-t687.htm PKC
Might give some people ideas about exploring some new bands, or discovering some great talent.

Let me start it off:

Foo Fighters - The Pretender (Rock)]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:59:24 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-am-i-listening-to-right-now-t687.htm#11709 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-am-i-listening-to-right-now-t687.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/jerseydatabase-t3783.htm Dash http://www.jerseydatabase.com

If you have never heard of or been to the site, one of the features is that you can create your own avatars and signature banners for forums, using your favourite player jerseys on a background, such as a rink.

]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:41:18 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/jerseydatabase-t3783.htm#121364 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/jerseydatabase-t3783.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/oc-transpo-rant-t3769.htm wprager So, I'm starting a new job Monday, but because we haven't got that second car yet I'll be riding the bus. It's under 10 minutes by car and I could probably bike it in about a half hour in warmer weather. So how bad could the bus ride be? Well, for this particular local route (#160) the brains at OC Transpo decided *not* to have the usual one place where the route starts, another where it ends, with busses running between these two end-points, mostly following the same route on the way back. ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:34:51 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/oc-transpo-rant-t3769.htm#120432 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/oc-transpo-rant-t3769.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/bloody-dell-windows-7-upgrade-assistant-t3759.htm wprager Upgrade Assassin is more like it. The upgrade kit comes with two discs. First you insert the Upgrade Assistant which checks for compatibility issues, then the actual Upgrade disc from MS. The Assistant found that the Wireless LAN Manager was incompatible with Windows 7 and asked if I wanted to uninstall it. I googled and found out that the WL Manager actually doesn't do very much, and you can just uninstall it and let Windows manage your wireless connections. I've done similar stuff with ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:06:42 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/bloody-dell-windows-7-upgrade-assistant-t3759.htm#120057 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/bloody-dell-windows-7-upgrade-assistant-t3759.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/crisis-in-texas-t3764.htm SpezDispenser
What a shame.]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:56:43 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/crisis-in-texas-t3764.htm#120222 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/crisis-in-texas-t3764.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/planning-a-family-vacation-have-questions-t3758.htm wprager I've got questions on travel requirements (who needs passports), ways to simplify getting a passport, preferable destinations and travel agent recommendations: 1. Travel requirements. We've got two adults and 4 kids (all under 16). Let's assume we're flying direct (not through the US) since I'd rather drive to Montreal and pay for parking than have to change flights with 4 kids in tow. I assume we need passports (or at least it's strongly recommended) but do I need them for the kids as ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:30:15 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/planning-a-family-vacation-have-questions-t3758.htm#120024 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/planning-a-family-vacation-have-questions-t3758.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/looking-for-a-used-car-any-advice-t3747.htm wprager Last time I bought a used car it was a disaster. Paid $3,000 for an older Honda but could not even get it safetied (cracked frame, welded and covered with goop to hide it). So much for trusting another Russian (he must have been from one of the other Republics ). I quickly checked CarCanada and LeaseBusters and didn't think much of their selections in my price range. My father in law's lease is coming up in January and for $9K I can have his Ford Focus s/w with only 30,000 km on ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:45 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/looking-for-a-used-car-any-advice-t3747.htm#119781 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/looking-for-a-used-car-any-advice-t3747.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/car-for-sale-manual-transmission-t3752.htm SensGirl11 Hi everyone, I'm selling my car since I just bought a new one over the weekend. It is a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire 4 door. 2.2 4cyl 5 speed manual transmission. It is red with a charcoal interior. It has 220,000KMs on it and is in great running condition. I put a new exhaust system on it last summer and I have had the brakes and rotors changed this past July. It has just had an oil change and general inspection. I am selling it as is and have the selling kit for it. ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:24:48 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/car-for-sale-manual-transmission-t3752.htm#119846 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/car-for-sale-manual-transmission-t3752.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/anti-virus-software-recommendations-t3157.htm Cap'n Clutch
I need to download some anti-virus software and I want a good one. I have heard not all anti-virus software programs are alike and some actually make your computer worse off so let me know what you recommend please.

Thank you in advance.]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:30:04 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/anti-virus-software-recommendations-t3157.htm#94382 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/anti-virus-software-recommendations-t3157.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/time-change-t3740.htm shabbs Looks like the ForuMotion software has not adjusted it's time back 1 hour. Post times are coming up an hour ahead. Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:16:09 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/time-change-t3740.htm#119621 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/time-change-t3740.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/kitchen-refacing-question-t3738.htm Cap'n Clutch
I am considering changing the cupboard doors and drawer faces only on my kitchen and was wondering if anyone knows how I'd find out an approximate cost? I've googled but haven't come up with anything.]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:58:13 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/kitchen-refacing-question-t3738.htm#119589 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/kitchen-refacing-question-t3738.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/bow-down-before-the-beast-t3719.htm shabbs Check out the new system I just acquired... which I have called... THE BEAST. OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Case: Ultra X-Blaster ATX Black Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side Mobo: Asus P6T Motherboard - LGA 1366, Intel X58, SATA, Triple Channel DDR3 support CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Quad-Core Processor - 2.66GHz, LGA 1366, 8MB L3 Cache Memory: 2 x Corsair Core i7 Dominator 6GB PC12800 DDR3 RAM - Tri Channel, 1600MHz (3 x 2GB) HDD: Hitachi 7K1000.B Hard Drive - 1TB, 7200RPM, 16MB, ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:05:08 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/bow-down-before-the-beast-t3719.htm#118463 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/bow-down-before-the-beast-t3719.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-feature-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-gmh-t3687.htm Cap'n Clutch
Keep in mind this isn't for venting about how current features are working/not working but to see if there's something cool we could add to the GMH site.]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:15:19 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-feature-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-gmh-t3687.htm#116755 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/what-feature-would-you-like-to-see-added-to-gmh-t3687.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/tickle-my-funnybone-now-t2923.htm wprager OK, I think we need this thread. Post jokes, funny pictures, whatever. If it's a video clip you may want to consider the "Random Video Thread" instead, since it's already there. I'll start this one off (received this in a buddy's joke list): July 2009 is now officially Ottawa's wettest month ever recorded (243.4mm), surpassing the June 2002 total (224.8mm). Some areas of the city have been hit much harder than the airport (where the official measurement was made). For example, ... Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:02:45 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/tickle-my-funnybone-now-t2923.htm#86437 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/tickle-my-funnybone-now-t2923.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/music-help-t3694.htm Tuk Tuk So I'm a huge country fan, I'll admit that, but I'm looking to get into more rock. Now I'm a huge Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana fan, so I have most of their songs I also have some music by Rush, Foo Fighters, Bob Dylan, Led Zepplin, Michael Jackson, Steve Miller band, Pearl Jam, GNR, Aerosmith, and more, so any songs by these guys you can recommend, let me know. If you have any bands or songs you think I should check out, I will. Thanks Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:38:23 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/music-help-t3694.htm#117055 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/music-help-t3694.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/h1n1-reliable-scientifically-supported-facts-t3669.htm Cap'n Clutch
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/vaccine_vaccin-eng.php]]> Random Thoughts - NON Hockey talk Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:20:10 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/h1n1-reliable-scientifically-supported-facts-t3669.htm#116158 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/random-thoughts-non-hockey-talk-f5/h1n1-reliable-scientifically-supported-facts-t3669.htm