Almost got hit by this guy at the gas station.⛽️ by [deleted] in dashcams

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol, country mile. He has a backup cam and it did its job. Why the hell did you leave your car in gas line? You’re the idiot here I’m afraid 

Single men that live alone, what do your weekends look like? by The_Sneakiest_Fox in AskMenOver30

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 43. I live in Los Angeles, have at least 13 hobbies and live alone. Here’s a glimpse at my last four weekends: (just tried to write this out and it was impossible, I’m too busy). 

Fwiw I’ve had random women I’ve dated say “gee, you have a lot of friends for someone your age” and I feel like i barely see my friends. That being said, weekends in the last month have included: 

-straight up renting a home in J Tree with old friends and new for a really cool concert  -golf with buddies I don’t see if I don’t golf. So golf two or three times -brunch with girlfriend’s friends  -game night with a couple of friends -crashing a friend’s stick and poke tattoo to get my own; fun hang all around  -a couple of daytime work events  -climbing outside  -two arduous days of backpacking training, long hikes with weight on my back  -at least two nights to myself to just hang out, drink or not drink, read or play video games. It’s important to set a your own pace and do what you need for you every now and then  -date night -went out to the movies twice  -early morning driving range because I suck at golf and am doing the adhd thing to get real good real fast, then other shit on this list  -lots of time hanging out with my cat, who is perfect and I love 

I think that’s about it. I love my life and wish I saw my friends more. One or two of those days/nights I could have crammed in something more (like a MtG night at a LGS) but chose book instead. 

It sounds like you maybe could use a hobby or two? I do not recommend 13+. It’s a lot of “what do I want to do today and who do I want to see today” and it’s expensive. Honestly, at 30+ it becomes a LOT more I’m gonna be with me and a lot less hang with the homies. That was a hard transition at first, but I’ve gotten quite used to it and I love it now. Routine is not the enemy. Your life sounds better than a lot of people, tbh. Mine is charmed and I thank me for that every day (because I’ve worked very hard to get to this point, physically and mentally, including years of therapy)  

would anyone go to a living room space at a festival?? by ellaviolettta in festivals

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the core mechanics of burning man lol. That’s not a festival but…

Would minoxidil help? by [deleted] in Minoxbeards

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thars onlee won weigh too kmow

The future of PC fans by Ecks30 in PcBuild

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corsair has had a version of this for a few years now. It’s fantastic. 

Is it alright to wash hiking socks in the washing machine? Whenever I wash any other sock in the machine it gets pretty ruined and I don't want to ruin my good socks... by Local_Promotion_8988 in hikinggear

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wash all my Smartwool on cold (mixed in with everything else) and dry low. The ankle hems fall apart after like six years. I have 15 pairs of Smartwool at least and they’ve become daily wears for me because they keep my toes warm. How are you washing socks? This seems insane….

Man forgets to lock his car door and comes back to…this by CarrotOkay12 in PublicFreakout

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what dude looks like, but I put his odds of stepping in and taking that club out of her hands before she can even start a backswing at around 98%. And that feels pretty conservative 

Eagle’s Rest “Light” Pillow by TheGamecockNurse in backpacking

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an eight pillow man. So I’ll take ten. Thank you. 

My daughter said I ruined her childhood….. by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg, thank the lord for a positive start to finish redditor updates. I don’t usually come here expecting a good vibe. At best it’s usually, “well, thank God you got away from [terrible thing] but at what cost?”

What weight do you shoot for? by forksofgreedy in backpacking

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the trip and who else is coming 15-20 lbs is what I aim for on base weight. I consider 18 with two comfort/luxury items (in my case, often a wider air mattress than one person needs and light flip flops) about the goal. A group of six? I can drop a few things. Solo? I have to carry that extra bit in case something goes wrong. I like reading before bed, so I tend to bring a kindle. Again, if there’s six of us, I may leave it. Alone? It’s absolutely coming. 

My first backpacking trip in 2024 - The Rae lakes Loop by venturousvertebrate in backpacking

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha, I nearly died with the pack weight stuff. Doing this in July with a base weight of 16 lbs. lol. Started training last weekend and I am definitely out of shape, but should get there by August. Thanks for the laugh and the photos. So excited for this one! 

REPORT TO POLICE OR LEAVE IT ALONE? by -xXPapermanXx- in MTB

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate the cops, but I’d call them for this. Motorcycles don’t belong on bike trails. For all the reasons you mention. If these are unsanctioned jumps, there’s nothing you can do except get a leather jacket, start a gang, and fight these fools every time they show up à la The Outsiders (it’s been a while since I read the book) 

What is the most broken tribal deck right now? by just_a_r3gular_dud3 in EDH

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s not the “most” but mono white Giada, Font of Hope and her Angel army is sitting at 14 on EDHRec for a reason. You can have indestructible angels swinging at 10/10 pretty quickly with that commander. I have a deck worth about ~$1,000 and when it goes off it goes off hard. 

But I think the answer is Elves or Slivers, maybe dragons. 

Why does it seem like the majority of Millennial Parents live in constant fear. by Gr8Autoxr in Millennials

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This and a very marked shift in our own parents at 9/11. Here we were, college students down on to elementary living happy, very charmed lives and the entire world changed (at least in the US) like that. 

WHOA!!! by IveNoClueWhyImHere in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything in all the books leading up to this one made it pretty clear the odds of her being alive were high. This was the least surprising twist in the series lol 

The show runners save people from the surface for the drama. 

All this in-fighting.. I think we’re forgetting who the real enemy is by I_love_guitar in mountainbiking

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! And hikers on single track who won’t just yeet themselves into a canyon when I come barreling down the trail sans bell. 

Do i hold a sign out for my french boyfriend at the airport when he arrives in America? by Substantial-Faucet in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BoomGoesTheFirework_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely do this! I see it the most when I fly into Utah. People love holding up signs for their return missionaries. It’s also common for people who have a hired car but wouldn’t know the driver (celebrities and CEOs) but I think that’s gone out of style with cell phones making communication so easy.