Cornell 0 Princeton 3

[Rich S]

well, thats your version of the "truth".  lol...

As a native upstate New Yorker, I think it's fair to point out that Cornell is in Ithaca.  :-D

[Trotsky]

[quote Rich S]As a native upstate New Yorker, I think it's fair to point out that Cornell is in Ithaca.[/quote]
Which fact, to the majority of us, is a pleasure.

[RichS]

To the majority of us here in New Jersey, including those of us who spent many years in upstate NY, one can find as many pleasures here as there.  :-}

[KeithK]

Would you really say that the fact that Cornell is in Ithaca is a pleasure to the majority of Cornellians?  I thoroughly love Cornell but was less than thrilled about  the town and its out of the way location.  I got the impression while I was in school (and after) that a lot of folks agreed with me.  Certainly there are plenty of Cornellians who love Ithaca and the surrounding region - many stay in the area after graduation. I'm just questioning whether it's a majority.  (Of course, you could mean a majority of hockey fans, which might be a different sample.)

No flames please.  Just asking what I think is a reasonable question.

[Trotsky]

[quote KeithK]No flames please.  Just asking what I think is a reasonable question.[/quote]
I was thinking of "us" as those who return year after year for games.  I'm aware that some folks didn't really appreciate Ithaca when they were students -- though, personally, I and almost everyone I knew while a student loved it.  Artsy types.  Stark, spare beauty. Go figure.

Anyway, I was being Defender of the Faith against one of Rich's inevitably puerile cheap shots.  So forgive me if I overspoke.

[KeithK]

I know you were being Defender of the Faith.  And you are forgiven.

[billhoward]

Rich is right. Nothing wrong with living in most parts of New Jersey. A half-dozen pro sports teams within 90 minutes ... beaches almost as nice as Cape Cod ... dumping grounds second to none ... neighbors who bring home lots of ethical pharmaceuticals ... but when you hit 30 and beyond, all you care about is schools, schools, schools, and access to airports to go somewhere on vacation. Having an economy that employs people is also popular here.

Princeton is Ithaca plus 5 degrees more warmth and train service to cities and airports and more cities. If only we could afford to live there.

You may know the state has a new motto: "New Jersey, come see for yourself." Some of us were hoping for edgy. "New Jersey: What Exit?" or "What's it to you?" would have worked. "Not all of our elected officials have been indicted" also would not have fit on bumper stickers. "New Jersey: Love at First Sight" was too uplifting even for NJ boosters and got the boot, plus it sounded too much long the erstwhile slogan, "New Jersey and You: Perfect Together."

[Rich S]

[quote Trotsky]Anyway, I was being Defender of the Faith against one of Rich's inevitably puerile cheap shots.  So forgive me if I overspoke.[/quote]

An immature cheap shot?  No less so than the multitude of silly slings directed at the North Country on this board.  (We're not going to relive that whole exchange again, are we?)

Why is that...can't some people let go of the pizza thing? ::rolleyes::

[DeltaOne81]

[quote Rich S]can't some people let go of the pizza thing? ::rolleyes::[/quote]

Wow, if you can manage to somehow take offense at the pizza thing, then... well... you're beyond where any of us thought even you could be. It was a funny occurrence and its a funny reference. It is in no way insulting to you, the north country, or really about anyone other than maybe Pizza Hut. Unless, um, you don't own a Pizza Hut, do you? Cause if not, I have no idea how you'd take offense to that.

[Rich S]

no, I think you misunderstood.  Did you note the smilie?

I don't mind the Pizza Hut story at all and agree it was amusing, although not to those affected by the food poisoning.  But I do recall folks here mentioning it among the reasons they didn't like the North Country.  :-D

And I see it comes up every now and again.

Hey I'm just tweaking you guys, same as you do about other things.  So whats the problem? ?

But by the way, there are better places to go for pizza up there than Pizza Hut in Canton, just as there are better pizza joints everywhere than PH!

[Will]

[quote Rich S]But by the way, there are better places to go for pizza up there than Pizza Hut in Canton, just as there are better pizza joints everywhere than PH![/quote]

At least that we can all agree with.

[DeltaOne81]

[quote Rich S]no, I think you misunderstood.  Did you note the smilie?[/quote]

I am relieved I misunderstood :-). Though to be fair it wasn't a happy or winkie smiley or anything, it was a "rolls eyes" one, which is usually meant in a negative light.

But again, I'm relieved that I misunderstood.

[Beeeej]

[quote Rich S][quote Trotsky]Anyway, I was being Defender of the Faith against one of Rich's inevitably puerile cheap shots.[/quote]

An immature cheap shot?  No less so than the multitude of silly slings directed at the North Country on this board.[/quote]

...followed by the equally inevitable "you're just as bad as I am and here are some examples I've mentioned seventeen times before" side-thread...

Beeeej

[RichS]

...followed by the equally inevitable "you're just as bad as I am and here are some examples I've mentioned seventeen times before" side-thread...

Beeeej

to which you, ever the diplomat, NEVER contributed...lol

[Beeeej]

[quote RichS]

...followed by the equally inevitable "you're just as bad as I am and here are some examples I've mentioned seventeen times before" side-thread...

to which you, ever the diplomat, NEVER contributed...lol[/quote]

...and the further equally inevitable "I know you are, but what am I?" rejoinder...

Beeeej