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About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Hard to believe Survivor premiered 20 years ago

Posted on May 29, 2020 by AverageAndy

On May 31st, 2000, a new reality show called Survivor premiered on CBS. I member watching as I had read a small blurb on the website slashdot about the show and though it sounded really cool Slashdot – Survivor to … Continue reading →

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“Hey c’mon, let the kids play!”

Posted on May 15, 2020 by AverageAndy

Sad to see that former MLB Player and All Star Bob Watson passed away.   I do remember him as a player, but will always remember him for his line in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training – One of … Continue reading →

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Survivor, Social Distancing, and More

Posted on May 14, 2020 by AverageAndy

Its been a long time since I have had the motivation to write here on AverageAndy.  Have been hunkered down at home due to the ongoing Covid 19 Pandemic, doing the social distancing thing.   I have been keeping busy during … Continue reading →

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Clive Cussler / Dirk Pitt

Posted on February 26, 2020 by AverageAndy

Very sad to see that author Clive Cussler passed away at the age of 88.  He wrote the Dirk Pitt novels which are some of my favorite books and have been part of my life for the past 30+ years.  … Continue reading →

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David Rupprecht

Posted on February 20, 2020 by AverageAndy

I am sad to report that my uncle David Rupprecht (my dads brother) passed away on Sunday, February 16th at the age of 78.  Dave was a true gentleman and although I didn’t get to see him much (he lived … Continue reading →

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Survivor is back for Season 40

Posted on February 13, 2020 by AverageAndy

Last night was the premier of Survivor: Winners at War.  Crazy to think that this is the 40th season, and even crazier to think that I have never missed an episode.  That comes to around 583 hours (or around 25 … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on February 5, 2020 by AverageAndy

Just a quick update to remember a a few people who have recently left us All left their mark  in different ways, touching millions of people with music, sports and movies.   Due to them, the world is a better place.  … Continue reading →

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Survivor, The Rise of Skywalker, and lots more

Posted on December 22, 2019 by AverageAndy

Season 39 of Survivor (Island of the Idols) ended last week with Tommy Sheehan Outwiting, Outplaying, Outlasting all other contestants and taking home the 1 Million dollar prize.  While I really enjoyed this season (despite the issues regarding improper touching … Continue reading →

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St. Elmo’s Fire – Music and Clips

Posted on November 16, 2019 by AverageAndy

  I heard the St. Elmo’s Fire theme song on SiriusXM Big Eighty’s Countdown and made me realize how much I like the movie      

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Monday Monday

Posted on November 11, 2019 by AverageAndy

Another Monday, and we are talking about another NY Giants loss.   For the past few NFL seasons the only thing that Mondays have brought have been a deluge of posts and rants about how bad the NY Giants are and … Continue reading →

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