Joe Public

[Joe Public]

How did you find CUF?
I did a Google search for "Los Hermanos salsa recipe" one day. Actually, I think I saw it mentioned on Cougarboard.

What do you like about CUF?
I feel like it's a good fit for me. Let's see:

• BYU and/or Utah alum? Check.
• Sports fan? Check.
• Member of and/or interest in LDS church? Check.
• Interest in running and/or cycling? Check.
• Owner of Garmin 305? Check.
• Really into multi-player combat games? Well, I guess nobody is a perfect match.

Also, CUF seems to be a unique combination of people who are part of (or at least understand) LDS culture but bring a wide spectrum of ideas to the marketplace.

How did you choose your moniker?
I decided to join the board, and I only had a few minutes to complete the required steps. I try to err on the side of anonymity on the internet, so I went with Joe Public. With more time, I may have chosen something different (Nick Pappagiorgio, anyone?), but Joe's fine for now.

What do you do (other than read CUF)?
I work. I enjoy reading, documentaries, running, racquetball (although it's been a while), music, playing with my kids, the usual.

How many States have you lived in?
Six.

What are your sports loyalties?
BYU football is number one, and nothing else comes close. I make time for BYU football. However, I also root for the Detroit Lions (painful), the Detroit Red Wings (fun), and the USA men's soccer team once every four years. I enjoyed watching the Jordan/Pippen Bulls and the Maddux/Glavine/Smoltz Braves.

What's your standing in the church?
I'm there every week.

Do you pee in the sink?
Nope. Is there a history with this question?

When your kids get older, will you do drugs with them in order to teach them a responsible approach to drugs?
Robin, I really enjoy your posts. However, this one stumps me. I hope the thought loses its appeal over time. Drugs ruined my uncle's life, and that's a can of worms I would never open for my own child.

Are you looking forward to Wuap's welcome question and what do you think it will be?
If Wuapinmon's questions haven't gone the way of the dodo, then I will definitely enjoy seeing what he produces.

Why are you so creepy? How long have you been lurking?
No creepiness here, just no desire to post anything for a long time. I think I first saw CUF sometime in 2009. I am pretty familiar with the board. I enjoy hearing your perspectives, everyone, and I hope I can contribute from time to time.

[myboynoah]

You had me at "BYU football is number one."

Welcome.

[PaloAltoCougar]

A strong intro, while endearing yourself to pelligrino and wuap right out of the chute! Welcome aboard.

[TripletDaddy]

How did you find CUF?
I did a Google search for "Los Hermanos salsa recipe" one day.

Wow, how embarrassing. We need to work harder on our food posts.

[wuapinmon]

Are you looking forward to Wuap's welcome question and what do you think it will be?
If Wuapinmon's questions haven't gone the way of the dodo, then I will definitely enjoy seeing what he produces.

Joe Public, thou hast chosen well. But, before I can confirm our great friendship, answer me first this question. But, think about your response carefully as our future dealings on this site may depend, in large part, on your response to the following question:

The Dodo Bird was a native of the former British protectorate of Mauritius, now an independent republic. The Dutch named the island after Prince Maurice of Nassau, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands. The office of Stadtholder is akin to the positiion held by the Steward of Gondor. When Aragorn returned to claim the throne of Gondor, the white tree again bloomed. Virtually all plant life flowers and blooms, and Orlando Bloom, who interpreted the roll of the elf Legolas, has been in many films, including Troy. A troy ounce of gold is worth mucha plata these days, and the River Platte, in Argentina (think Ag), flows past the spot where the Germans scuttled the Graf Spee. Many Argentines have the last name "Rodriguez" and Rodriguez Island is a dependancy of Mauritius. In 1883, the Indonesian island of Krakatoa erupted, and the explosion was heard over 3000 miles away on Rodriguez Island. With what we know about the dangers of volcanoes in that region (e.g. Krakatoa & "Year-without-a-Summer" Tambora), and the seismic activity that accompanies them in the Ring of Fire (not the Black Speech "Nazg"), including Hollywood, what year do you predict will the Big One hit California, and make the Golden State go the way of the Dodo?

[Jarid in Cedar]

Welcome Joe Public. Nice intro

[Babs]

Welcome. We could use a JP around here.

Question: why'd you wait a hundred posts for the intro? Are you just that lazy, or were you letting the suspense build?

[Jeff Lebowski]

Welcome, JP.

How did you choose your moniker?
I decided to join the board, and I only had a few minutes to complete the required steps. I try to err on the side of anonymity on the internet, so I went with Joe Public. With more time, I may have chosen something different (Nick Pappagiorgio, anyone?), but Joe's fine for now.

It's a perfectly fine moniker, but you can change it if you like. Just send me a PM.

When your kids get older, will you do drugs with them in order to teach them a responsible approach to drugs?
Robin, I really enjoy your posts. However, this one stumps me. I hope the thought loses its appeal over time. Drugs ruined my uncle's life, and that's a can of worms I would never open for my own child.

I feel the same way (for personal reasons) and this is my main beef with the template. We may as well ask people if they engage in child abuse.

[Green Monstah]

If Wuapinmon's questions haven't gone the way of the dodo, then I will definitely enjoy seeing what he produces.

Translation: No.

[pellegrino]

Welcome Joe, I am pleased you chose the pellegrino-approved template to introduce yourself.

Wow, how embarrassing. We need to work harder on our food posts.

http://cougaruteforum.com/showthread.php?t=7418

I'm just sayin.

[TripletDaddy]

I feel the same way (for personal reasons) and this is my main beef with the template. We may as well ask people if they engage in child abuse.

This is an example of me showing rare restraint...

[Sizzle]

I'm probably the only one who is wondering if you're wearing Chucks and dressed in a Khaki suit.

But with that reference, welcome.

[happyone]

Welcome, Welcome - Good intro

[Sullyute]

Welcome aboard. I have enjoyed your posts so far. Keep up the good work.

[Joe Public]

Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone.

Joe Public, thou hast chosen well. But, before I can confirm our great friendship, answer me first this question. But, think about your response carefully as our future dealings on this site may depend, in large part, on your response to the following question:

The Dodo Bird was a native of the former British protectorate of Mauritius, now an independent republic. The Dutch named the island after Prince Maurice of Nassau, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands. The office of Stadtholder is akin to the positiion held by the Steward of Gondor. When Aragorn returned to claim the throne of Gondor, the white tree again bloomed. Virtually all plant life flowers and blooms, and Orlando Bloom, who interpreted the roll of the elf Legolas, has been in many films, including Troy. A troy ounce of gold is worth mucha plata these days, and the River Platte, in Argentina (think Ag), flows past the spot where the Germans scuttled the Graf Spee. Many Argentines have the last name "Rodriguez" and Rodriguez Island is a dependancy of Mauritius. In 1883, the Indonesian island of Krakatoa erupted, and the explosion was heard over 3000 miles away on Rodriguez Island. With what we know about the dangers of volcanoes in that region (e.g. Krakatoa & "Year-without-a-Summer" Tambora), and the seismic activity that accompanies them in the Ring of Fire (not the Black Speech "Nazg"), including Hollywood, what year do you predict will the Big One hit California, and make the Golden State go the way of the Dodo?

Wuapinmon, you did not disappoint. However, I must decline to make the requested prediction; I find the earthquake-predicting business a little too risky for my tastes. Regarding your natural disaster of preference, though, I will say the following:

¿Qué es el volcán?, dices mientras te enojas
por los comentarios de los demás.
¿Qué es el volcán? ¿Y tú me lo preguntas?
El volcán... eres tú.

Welcome. We could use a JP around here.

Question: why'd you wait a hundred posts for the intro? Are you just that lazy, or were you letting the suspense build?

Posting an intro is a big step. I didn't want to rush things.