The Deck at 260 Volume 50: 25 Years post 9/11

It's hard to believe we've been on the deck 50 times talking about various topics. 25 years since 9/11 is a lot. I'm starting to realize that many young adults weren't even born yet. 

DaBaby restaurant (No Knife),  new shows, RareUSA growth, Why Did I Get Married Again, Another 7Brew

Charlotte folks and surrounding are not only crowding DaBaby's new restaurant No Knife, they are criticizing the prices. First of all, it's Charlotte and a celebrity. It's not going to be hole in the wall, grease stain prices. 2nd, it's clear many of you don't go out to breakfast/brunch near as much as unk and I do. I've seen cheaper but in this market this is average. Everything is expensive especially when you're getting $10 coffees daily. Some of you don't know how to save, cook, etc and it's showing. 

The new Fall shows are here and coming. It's a far cry from when the new Fall lineups were the thing post Labor Day. I personally prefer seeing the new shows premiere in the Fall and the favorites/popular shows in the Spring when there's less interruption due to sweeps. I am definitely interested in The Drop-Off since I'm a Snowfall fan. Football is back of course and I always coordinate my TV show watches around Thursday-Sundays. 

The growth in Blacksburg continues with RareUSA coming soon and at least 500 jobs expected. This is big especially if you're a commuter like myself. I don't plan on leaving Amazon at the moment but for those that have 30 minute and greater commutes this is huge. It's also big for the small businesses. They can get greater support with more residents working locally. It seems the older generation is pushing back as always. They need to realize that if the town doesn't grow soon it will quickly turn into Hickory Grove or Sharon. Granted we don't want to be Lake Wylie, Rock Hill or Fort Mill but we want to be in between also. Gaffney and Clover are facing similar.  The mills are long gone, we need something locally.  

One thing we don't need is another 7Brew. Dang these are coming everywhere and as a coffee fiend I don't see the hype.  They apparently have a special every 7th of the month. They are definitely coming for Starbucks bit by bit. I won't lie I thought it would be Scooters or Dutch Bros. 7Brew appears to have more versatility.  Some complain of the prices at No Knife but aren't going to miss out on 7Brew. 

I actually enjoyed Why Did I Get Married Again. Tarajii's presence in Janet's absence was huge, Mike is that friend you love from a distance, keeping in secrets and toxicity for so long is rarely healthy, mid life crisis is real and there were clear storyline holes.  I'm glad they pulled it off although I wouldn't have minded had it waited until Thanksgiving to release. 

It may be officially Fall for episode 51!

The Deck at 260 Volume 49 (Ber Months are here)

Flock cameras, Death of a Pastors Wife, college players returning, Lindsay Clancy, Clover demographics changing, Dabo, Michigan last night

I honestly didn't realize these were a thing until my uncle was mentioning them. I don't see them as bad unless taxes go up to fund them. We have so many methods of tracking a person's location and honestly there is a lot of damage someone can do with a license plate number. Therefore if you're one of the ones freaking out over them trust there are bigger fish to be fried.  

This miniseries continues to have people thinking and talking. Pastor JP Scott is very much that dark manipulator that uses the pulpit to justify his lust, sex addiction and sinful nature. He is a joke and I pray for anyone that still listens and believes him.  I would definitely watch out if I am Suzie his current wife. God has not visibly changed this man and he will only damage her and others. 

I think it's despicable that college football players can try out for NFL teams, get cut and still return to college football. Where is the clause/agreement that ends your college career? Lane Kifflin already gets enough of the wrong attention at times. He can begin his career at LSU on the right foot after not fostering these two former players and not even playing them at all. The education part is an admissions deal which is a different pickle altogether. 

Ok the Lindsay Clancy deal has really grown legs. Why is no one closely examining the husband here? I've been said the legal system as a whole is flawed and often useless. Unless there is evidence that Lindsay did unalive her children I am glad she walks free (no racial debate today although we already know how the other shoe deal works). Someone needs to be held accountable though. The lack of accountability with this case and with Mica Miller's and countless others is what gets me. 

Clover and Lake Wylie are now not only two separate towns and communities they are now two separate high schools. That was never more evident Friday night at Clover's home opener. Clover has more diversity in nearly every way: fans, student body, cheerleaders, football team, etc. Basically you don't have the more affluent white players and fans anymore since they're all at Lake Wylie High now. I'm not saying this is good or bad, it's just noticeable. Clover is a small town similar to a Blacksburg, York, Chesnee, Kings Mountain, etc. There just seems to be a more involved community that doesn't include just white people.  I do know the Black community has been strong and proud for decades (many of those being my relatives). It will be very interesting long term as athletes will have the option to transfer to Lake Wylie High and vice versa for their athletes. 

Dabo Swinney has reached the end, period. He has failed to adapt to the current landscape of college football. Yes we all know LSU is a great program especially at home on a Saturday night.  However this has been coming for about 4 years now. I don't think he makes it to October let alone the South Carolina game with another beat down like that. Looking at the schedule, there are at least two other teams that on paper could administer the same type of blowout and in Clemson. 

Finally I'm unsure what voodoo Michigan has at the Big House.  Was it paid off? Did someone legitimately make a mistake? Were they trying to prevent another App State upset? Either way I want someone with good sense to convince me how they were able to put 1 more second on the game clock, run another play and win? Michigan can't win them all doing that. 

Bring on Fall!