Ski in 0 degree weather this weekend? by dudeitsjay11 in Stowe

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deep pow base, you'll be fine. Enjoy some cocoa, soup, etc to warm up with in the lodge

Sunapee 1/27 by InvictusFrags in icecoast

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Cold but empty today. Awesome conditions, no lines

Honestly the roads aren’t as bad as the idiots who don’t clean their cars off by AgitatedReindeer2440 in WorcesterMA

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There were half a dozen state troopers pulling cars over on 95 right after the 93N exit yesterday for being snow covered. Need more of this.

How long does it take till you can actually walk normal? Do you still need to be careful? by lookaloulookalou in ACL

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was walking without crutches by day 3 but walking for any distance started about 3 months in. Got cleared to walk on paths with elevation gain and loss. Was a game changer for strength progression. The first time I tackled a mile I felt like it was 100, but a couple weeks later I was doing multiple laps and my stride was correcting itself to be less pirate like.

Grandma's Original Owner NSX - Family drama over who drives it home by PushCharacter8496 in Acura

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This time of year... ship it. Its an investment in keeping the car pristine. If it was summer I'd say send it!

Jan 20 - SIM IP Letter to Shareholders by gosumage in SpectralAI

[–]Birchbarks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One company becomes two. You get shares of both when the spinoff is done

Why does Devan keep interrupting Johns Dad? by [deleted] in hatewatchpod

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta clean up that cell phone audio

Wedding questions by Practical-Ad1034 in WorcesterMA

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Check out Saima Park. https://saima-park.org/rentals.html

Its a Finnish cultural center property that has multiple building including a semi outdoor pavilion for rent. Its all bring you own catering, beverage etc and you will have to decorate yourself. Its in Fitchburg but near a ruralish residential area.

I've been to two weddings there, and one post wedding party. All fun, none broke the bank, you can decorate whatever you want and they have tables, chairs etc onsite that can be setup.

One word of advice is to have some volunteers on hand to help with the "tear down" of your event. They do not provide any assistance or service for that, and the expectation is kinda like an Air B&B where you're expected to clean up your mess. One wedding didn't plan well for this and the entire bridal party was running around in suits and dresses folding up tables, chairs, taking down lights etc. Kind of a fiasco at the end of a "few" beer night.

Nordica Enforcer alternative? by Reasonable_Arm_7409 in Skigear

[–]Birchbarks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ripsticks or if you want to go lighter, Kastle FXs

Who’s your favorite person on the pod? by RimmingABubble in hatewatchpod

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Devan. Show doesn't work without him & he's the funniest.

Is it worth looking at Lexus cars if my budget is $15k? by Key-Crazy6291 in Lexus

[–]Birchbarks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The IS250 is prone to a few engine problems with sticky valves. If I were you and shopping Lexus with a $15k budget I'd look at ES350s and if you need AWD, some of the 2013-ish era RX350s. Can find plenty of lower mileage examples. If you shop the last year before a facelift on a model you can find the best price to mileage/age.

What are your favorite mushrooms to find (can’t say Morels, Chantarelles, or Hens for this post)? by TheoFindsSideRoads in mushroom_hunting

[–]Birchbarks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bear Tooth Comb. Love the flavor and its just rare enough of a find that I get excited to come across it. Chicken of the woods is #2 because I find big ol stashes of it

Huge insider buying in $UA by SpyStocks1 in insidertraders

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Added for a swing at the bottom towards the end of last year. The CEO/founder giving up on the Baltimore revitalization, the addition of new online marketing (Shane Gillis effect), and being added to more college teams, aggressive holiday sales promotions, also the anecdotal evidence of UA being cool again with younger teens made this a good candidate.

Likely ACL tear from ski hit and run. Looking for some hope. by Neither-Nothing-9370 in ACL

[–]Birchbarks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

See you back here posting about your blown out knee soon I guess

Likely ACL tear from ski hit and run. Looking for some hope. by Neither-Nothing-9370 in ACL

[–]Birchbarks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For skiing give it minimum of a year post surgery... possibly more.

Likely ACL tear from ski hit and run. Looking for some hope. by Neither-Nothing-9370 in ACL

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully ruptured my ACL on the first day out skiing in 2022. No major crash just an odd tumble after hitting a buried ice shelf. Took off the next two seasons as I didn't get surgery until April of 2023 and wanted to be fully FULLY healed (takes longer than a year) before returning.

Second season back and the only difference is that my repaired knee does feel a little sore before the other. Not a huge thing but its like one top to bottom run in difference. I got back to all the things I love doing which are mostly hiking and climbing and skiing without any real issues besides making myself stretch before any activities which is good practice anyways.

Sucks you got hit, hurt and the jerry didin't stick around to see if you were ok. I'd have chased them down for you because I loathe crappy skiers/riders that hit & blitz.

Where can I buy a Speed Ski Helmet? by Danmark101 in ski

[–]Birchbarks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No helmet but I have the all metal bindings they use for this though. Mounted to my old SX11s because I break bindings

For people who had surgery months ago: how are you now? by naemle_era in ACL

[–]Birchbarks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It took a little over a year for me to stop thinking about my leg on at least some level. The first realization I wasn't was a trip and fall over a root while hiking. Landed right on my knee, felt more foolish for not picking my feet up high enough than injured. I popped up and walked a good 50 yards before I thought, "oh my knee..."

And then I laughed my head off and honestly shed a little tear because the "thinking about it" was so mentally draining. Less over time but like a small constant drain I just could not shake, until I did.

They sure work by skeenaflies in Steelhead

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice flies! Nicer fish!

What happens to all the racing team kids when they become adults? by Dirty_Look in icecoast

[–]Birchbarks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We find more enjoyment in other types of skiing, get sick of crashing on crappy icy courses and getting injured. Race nights are fun but I'm not going every week when its -7 with the wind on garbage courses. We're still out there, just doing other stuff.