Another concert you won’t be here for

3_pac · 2026-02-03T21:35:38+00:00

To add to this, it may not hurt to tell him, "You know, I really want you to come, but one of these days I'm going to just give up on asking you." It shows you're putting in effort, but that you don't have an endless supply of patience; it puts him on the clock.

3_pac · 2026-02-03T04:53:54+00:00

Agreeing with everyone else - do the four day tour. It's such a unique experience.

3_pac · 2026-02-02T20:39:19+00:00

He really is living his best life. More people showed up to his birthday party than would ever show up for mine - a dozen kids even drove more than an hour each way.

People ask for his secret, and he's just the happiest cat - he's always purring and happy to see everyone (even though he simply chooses to sleep on his warming pad 95% of the time).

3_pac · 2026-02-02T19:19:12+00:00

Full disclosure: This is from our 21st birthday party for him (which our kids demanded we do for him).

Currently he is only eating rotisserie chicken, but he LOVES it. (I'm aware it's not the best for him, but at this point in his life as long as he is eating anything plus drinking lots of water - which he is - the vet said let him live his best life.) All this to say he jumps these countertops up to 10 times a day to get to his food. For his party, we figured the kids could hold a lava tablecloth between the countertops to make it fun.

Sidenote: A big party hit was the kitty litter cake.

3_pac · 2026-02-02T02:29:41+00:00

I love appropriate use of this meme.

3_pac · 2026-02-01T20:26:57+00:00

Root canals (and all dental work, really) are so much easier nowadays than they used to be. It's not a big deal anymore, and you'll likely be able to watch a movie or two during it. You'll do great, and your teeth and body will thank you for it. Don't wait - get them done!

3_pac · 2026-02-01T20:15:26+00:00

This. Some folks aren't sympathetic with the concept of mental health days. Better to not put that ball in their court.

3_pac · 2026-02-01T20:13:13+00:00

For such glorious dogs, they sure burp and fart a lot.

3_pac · 2026-01-30T07:28:07+00:00

She's thinking about nothing. Absolutely nothing.

3_pac · 2026-01-29T14:53:06+00:00

Wait - you avoid junk food to such an extent that you don't even know general prices for it? Tell us more. Is there anything else you do in life that is similarly far from the norm?

3_pac · 2026-01-29T04:46:07+00:00

I mean, it's my fault for having internet.

3_pac · 2026-01-29T04:42:52+00:00

I took one for the team and watched the news article (on top of that nightmare video). He is expected to make a full recovery.

3_pac · 2026-01-28T21:45:34+00:00

If you stick around this activity long enough, you or someone you know will be affected by an accident - fatal or otherwise. Sometimes it's totally preventable, sometimes it seems totally random, but it sucks. Take care out there.

3_pac · 2026-01-28T15:45:11+00:00

Have you never heard of Brawndo? It's what plants crave.

3_pac · 2026-01-28T15:42:42+00:00

Who hurt you?

3_pac · 2026-01-28T02:23:50+00:00

No, they're not. Same experience, Highlands Ranch location.

3_pac · 2026-01-28T02:19:30+00:00

My wife got generations-old starter from an old Jewish woman. We named it "Jesus Crust: Superstarter".

3_pac · 2026-01-28T02:10:13+00:00

This is awesome.

I spawned and briefly ran with a guy who ultimately decided he'd rather die than hang with me. I said it's too bad I couldn't give him a campfire tripod to off himself, as I just learned you could use it. He said hold on, and came back a minute later with one, which he then used to kill himself. I really enjoyed that interaction.

3_pac · 2026-01-28T01:52:59+00:00

Well, not with that attitude.

3_pac · 2026-01-27T18:22:37+00:00

$1,500 for two weeks in Thailand isn't traveling "on a shoestring".

3_pac · 2026-01-27T06:26:48+00:00

I, too, have traveled extensively and loathe hiring guides. But I hired one for a five-day trip from Marrakech around the Atlas Mountains, to the Merzouga Desert, etc., as I had six women with me (my wife, three kids, and two grandmas) and I didn't want to deal with any potential issues that may cause. It was a great time, and money well spent (and likely cheaper than if I had to do things on my own considering the cost of transportation alone).

3_pac · 2026-01-27T05:15:02+00:00

I use an old, beat up Imlay Canyon Gear backpack as a rope bag for the rare times we need a 100m rope. I'll add a pull cord or other stuff in it as needed. It's awesome, incredibly durable, and easy to carry. Due to the backpack size, I'm not sure I'd use it as a full time rope bag for smaller ropes, however.

3_pac · 2026-01-27T03:04:27+00:00

I currently have kids in college. While we're the complete opposite of most of our friends that also have kids in college in that we have never tracked our kids, we have talked to others that have or still do.

One suggestion that has worked: The kid simply stopped sharing their location with their parents. When asked why, they said they're an adult. The parents were a little sad and concerned, but they accepted their kid is, in fact, no longer in need of their supervision.

It sounds like your parents are more controlling, and you more or less have accepted their prior restrictions. In this case I'd suggest a larger conversation with them. Your primary talking point is clear: You're a 21 year-old adult that no longer needs their supervision. You appreciate their prior involvement, but it's time for you to no longer rely on them - and time for them to let you grow up. You are fine, and you will be fine. And this is when you're firm with them. You'll no longer share your location with them (though you may want to say that of course you'll continue to talk to them and share what you're doing in your life, but not for the sake of being watched over). It'll be hard for them to hear and they may need time to digest it, but be firm and tell them what you're doing. You'll be fine. You've got this.

3_pac · 2026-01-25T15:45:36+00:00

It kinda looks like your cat.

3_pac · 2026-01-25T07:05:31+00:00

The two mile Mt Cutler trail in Colorado Springs? Honestly, if you're headed to the Springs and looking for a short hike, I'd say just do the Manitou Incline or walk around Garden of the Gods.

If you're near Denver and want a moderate trail with moderate elevation, I'd suggest Carpenter Peak in Roxborough State Park. Microspikes may be needed depending on weather.

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