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About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Time to move on

Posted on March 28, 2019 by AverageAndy

After 6 years as a Data Protection Engineer with CompuCom working onsite at NBCUniversal, the contract was not renewed, so my time here is ending.   Over my years here, I have been able to really enhance my skills and knowledge … Continue reading →

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RIP Luke Perry

Posted on March 5, 2019 by AverageAndy

It’s taken me a day to write about the passing of Luke Perry on Monday, March 4th due to a stroke he suffered last week.  His death has hit me pretty hard as was the same age as me (52) … Continue reading →

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Lots of random thoughts

Posted on March 1, 2019 by AverageAndy

We are 2 episodes into the new season of Survivor, I am am interested in how the  Extinction Island twist plays out.   Wondering if each new evicted contestant will need outwit / outlast / outplay  the one before them to … Continue reading →

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Peter Tork

Posted on February 21, 2019 by AverageAndy

Sad to hear that Peter Tork, a founding member of “The Monkees” has passed away at age 77.  I have vivid memories of staying home sick when I was a kid, and watching episodes of the Monkees.   Always remember Peter … Continue reading →

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Burnell Cotlon – Hurricane Katrina Survivor and Local Hero

Posted on February 18, 2019 by AverageAndy

If you are looking for a podcast to listen to, check out of Phil Keoghans’ excellent  “Buckit” podcast.  In this Podcast Phil shares his own BUCKiT list and asks his guests to share theirs. He endeavors to find out what … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Survivor

Posted on February 15, 2019 by AverageAndy

The new Season of Survivor (Season 38: Survivor:Edge of Extinction) starts next Wednesday (February 20th).   As for every season I am really looking forward to this.  Looks like they are changing things up a bit, with contestants getting the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Jeff Kent checks all the boxes and deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted on January 18, 2019 by AverageAndy

While looking at the list of players eligible for the 2019 MLB Baseball Hall of Fame, I started thinking why some players are more likely to make it over others, regardless of their career statistics. If you go strictly by … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 27, 2018 by AverageAndy

Been a crazy few months, so sorry I haven’t written lately First off, would like to congratulate Nick Wilson for winning this season of Survivor. Was one of the better seasons and Nick was a deserving winner. Really liked how … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving to all

Posted on November 20, 2018 by AverageAndy

It’s been a while since I have written (other then some re-posts) and even longer since I have written about Survivor.   I have really enjoyed this season as the players have gone back to making bold moves to try and … Continue reading →

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Brady Bunch meets Property Brothers

Posted on November 2, 2018 by AverageAndy

  If you grew up in the 70s / 80s like me, you should set you VCRs now.    The real Brady Bunch House went up for sale earlier this year and was eventually bought by HGTV.    They are … Continue reading →

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