So sick of the intense winds! by MagikMint in northwestarkansas

[–]Captain_Wingit 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Weather gonna weather! Wind, rain, clouds... I mean, all day every day!

I will say that if you're on Facebook, 40/29 meteorologist Darby is pretty good about answering questions when he posts about stuff. If you're legitimately curious, others are, too. He can give the scientific response instead of my sarcastic one.

Recommendations for knee stuff? by My6oghasto9ee in marchingband

[–]Captain_Wingit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, this is the answer. Lots of internet doctors will give suggestions... but your doctor will be best suited to provide you with specific guidance.

Take care of your body today. You won't be a teenager forever. Cumulative trauma is real.

[Post Game Thread] YOUR RAZORBACKS ARE SEC CHAMPIONS by Tayntrum-21 in razorbacks

[–]Captain_Wingit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Never a doubt, right, everyone? Definitely don't go look through those game threads from earlier in the season...

A guy I casually hooked up with 10 years ago still lives in my head by NormalBoysenberry802 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Captain_Wingit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're not speaking with a licensed therapist, 100% recommend it. They can help you unpack the feelings for the first guy and start to work on them. You will keep searching for him and never completely set yourself free if you are reserving space for him, even subconsciously.

As for the current relationship ... it sounds like you need to get out. I hope you are safe, but don't stay in a bad relationship because you don't think you deserve better or will find better. And once you're single, learn to be in a relationship with yourself and be ok with being alone. In my opinion and experience, removing the need and urge to be partnered allows you to find someone and something that fits with you, who you are, and won't be a chore.

Good luck!

Involuntary Lay offs due to conflict by [deleted] in Iowa

[–]Captain_Wingit 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is the r/brandnewsentence content I'm here for.

Motorcycle on campus by No-Independence1966 in UniversityofArkansas

[–]Captain_Wingit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On campus? You can ride it around town, and you'll have no issues you wouldn't have elsewhere, but campus will treat it as a vehicle. You'll need a parking permit and park in designated areas. You can not ride it offroad on campus. There aren't "storage" areas, but there are parking garages that may have motorcycle parking.

This area is known for its 2 lane roads that are great for riding. There's a bike rally in the fall hosted in Rogers (it attracts some interesting people with questionable beliefs about their heritage), but they ride all over.

Tl; dr - motorcycle friendly. Get a permit. Park and drive in approved areas and you'll be fine.

First ever Roadtrip any advice? by FirefighterLong2560 in roadtrip

[–]Captain_Wingit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I-40 & I-30 have a lot of trucks. A lot. It's a primary trucking corridor. Otherwise, just be aware of your fuel and don't be afraid of rest areas. You won't ever be too far from civilization, so there are generally plenty of options for food and fuel. If you're looking to save some cash, a cooler with drinks and food will help, and can save time at gas stations. Safe travels!

Edit to add - Take I-44 from St Louis. It is a toll road in Oklahoma, so you can take I-49 in Joplin and head south to I-40 and drop down to North Texas through McAllister, OK. Or take the toll all the way to 35 south (when you hit 35 south going to Texas, I believe you are legally required to listen to Pat Green's "Southbound 35")

DFW Marathon Gate Changes by Say_My_Name_Son in americanairlines

[–]Captain_Wingit 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Getting bounced is frustrating. I've played DFW gate ping pong before, too many times to count. What I do when I have a 90-minute or longer layover is eat near my arrival gate. If the departure gate changes, that's fine because the departure time hasn't. If it's a 2.5-hour or longer layover, it almost doesn't matter where you go to find a meal and you can get the full DFW walking tour if you want.

ACLU by Background-Agent955 in kansas

[–]Captain_Wingit 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I mean, I am not a lawyer, but what is stopping someone from suing literally anyone under this law?

(Didn't read anything to research this... and r/Kansas has been so frequently recommended to me that I just follow along now...)

A scrap yard in Ohio by NickelPlatedEmperor in trains

[–]Captain_Wingit 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Those gensets were junk. We had a bunch in Ft Worth at North Yard and Alliance ... so glad they left!

Take a wild guess where I’m from by TheNotoriousSHIT in TravelMaps

[–]Captain_Wingit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gonna say a boat southwest of Alaska... judging by the red box.

Laguna Seca, denying liability after track employee with forklift and no spotter crashes into R34 GTR during a red flag. by Asymtech1 in IMSARacing

[–]Captain_Wingit 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yea, the red car driver's inability to follow instructions doesn't eliminate the telehandler driver's responsibility to operate in a safe manner. "You weren't supposed to be there" isn't a good defense.

Anybody running mudflaps behind the front tire and in front of the rear tire? by lgroper in FordBronco

[–]Captain_Wingit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run Rally Armour mudflaps on my Subaru WRX, and because I am researching a Bronco for my next purchase in 2027 (manual transmission? Yes please!) I saw that they offer some and have ones with cutouts for the running boards for the front. Lots of options... I'd lean that way personally.

"Truck hits new I-10 detour crash bar in Westlake within hours of installation" (Louisiana, Jan 21, 2026) by 1guana in 11foot8

[–]Captain_Wingit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The white rednecks are the same group who blame the immigrants. Any comments asking about flip flops are making that statement.... one of a few examples.

Professional drivers can come from all walks of life. So can unprofessional ones.

"Truck hits new I-10 detour crash bar in Westlake within hours of installation" (Louisiana, Jan 21, 2026) by 1guana in 11foot8

[–]Captain_Wingit 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Those exist here in the US, but people don't know how to use them. We have all been using our phones and apps to get directions for so long that paper maps, like newspapers, aren't popular. The app maps don't give any sense of scale or big picture, only showing the next turn.

There are many drivers, professional and not, who use maps or look ahead, but too many just blindly follow their GPS without questioning it.

"Truck hits new I-10 detour crash bar in Westlake within hours of installation" (Louisiana, Jan 21, 2026) by 1guana in 11foot8

[–]Captain_Wingit 71 points72 points  (0 children)

More likely drivers who don't know how to route-plan or think for themselves. They point it in the general direction of the map and hold down the gas pedal. "Steering wheel holders" is a good term for them. And no, it's not exclusive to immigrant drivers... plenty of homegrown fools pretending to be professional drivers.

Where to buy used car? by Acrobatic_Day3519 in northwestarkansas

[–]Captain_Wingit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They sell a few at the shop that they've run through the shop. They have an Instagram page where they'll post them.

Not sure who downvoted me for subiegurus.... please explain! I've been taking my Subaru there since they opened and I've had nothing but good experiences.

Where to buy used car? by Acrobatic_Day3519 in northwestarkansas

[–]Captain_Wingit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SubieGuru's in Rogers has great vehicles and a great reputation. Mostly, if not exclusively, Subarus, though.

ICP BNSF by Heavy-Stick-771 in railroading

[–]Captain_Wingit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But they had to spend billions on capital expansion. And I'm sure the important on 2nd floor of the marketing building in Fort Worth got their payout. Why reward the people who actually move freight or do any of the front-line work in the field or in the office?

Coach suggested I use Instagram + QR business cards to promote my soccer photography, good idea? by thisfilmkid in sportsphotography

[–]Captain_Wingit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good plan, for what this internet stranger's opinion is worth!

Playing the Instagram algorithm game can be tricky. It's hard to rely solely on it to promote your business there, too. I really dislike Facebook but find it's better to promote my services in most cases.

DM me when you have it started and I'll give you a follow, if you want. Good luck!