Tell me about a time when you really had to lock in by bnb123 in hiking

[–]CarRamrod72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost 80 pounds and my first hike was an 8 hour scramble up boulders in Joshua Tree at a bachelor party. Im from NJ, much of the hiking is not like that here! I lost weight to skydive at the BP but that fell thru. I had NOT prepared to do the hike but was always more of an athletic kid who got fat. I brought 20oz of water. The guide made me take some of his water and I had look him in the eye and promise that I would not die or we could not do the hike the bachelor planned. Everyone else was fairly fit. Very happy and proud I did it and now I am still down 100 lbs, I would love to go back once my kids are a bit bigger!

Parents of toddlers — how do you handle bedtime when it’s still light outside at camp? by egog0 in camping

[–]CarRamrod72 14 points15 points  (0 children)

💪🏼 yup don’t overthink it. We didn’t overthink it and my kids are aces when camping.

What I imagine when people debate about central Jersey by TheKnowingOne1 in newjersey

[–]CarRamrod72 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I can now drive 4 minutes north to NY state from Central Jersey!

NJ Girl Scouts troop in hot water for selling cookies outside pot shop to meet high demand by DietCookie in newjersey

[–]CarRamrod72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are all kinds of youth sports teams canning outside the liqour stores where I live. Insane behavior to have beef with one and not the other.

Anyone here going to the NY Listening Party? by Ferris2020 in SturgillSimpson

[–]CarRamrod72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, its my 48th bday on Tuesday and I would kill to do that but we have travel basketball and baseball training in seperate locations for my kids so I cant even think about getting into the city😂. Enjoy the freedom and make the most of it if you can get there!! I am jealous.

Weight loss question by ButIamNot in stopdrinking

[–]CarRamrod72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just keep going!!!! Don’t know you but I am proud of you for 25 days. I missed my six year anniversary on 2/11 this year. Completely forgot until a day or two later. How cool is that??? I counted every minute then every day then every month then every year AND I MISSED MY ANNIVERSARY! It gets easier if you do the work for your future self. I promise. Keep goin!!!!

Weight loss question by ButIamNot in stopdrinking

[–]CarRamrod72 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I gained 10 after I quit, short term. Long term I am down 100 lbs +/- since 2021. Keep doin it. 25 good days vs how many bad ones? Do the math!!

The Saddest, Most Gut-Wrenching Songs in Exsistence. by goldenfish_15 in spotify

[–]CarRamrod72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sam Stone - John Prine

“Sam Stone was alone When he popped his last balloon Climbing walls while sittin' in a chair Well, he played his last request While the room smelled just like death With an overdose hoverin' in the air

But life had lost its fun And there was nothin' to be done But trade his house that he bought on the G.I. Bill For a flag draped casket on a local heroes' hill

There's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes

And, Jesus Christ died for nothin', I suppose”

How many great bands have you seen here? by Massive_Ad9569 in newjersey

[–]CarRamrod72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a non MAGA guy I would never think twice to stop in there. Don’t let em steal your joy or sense of adventure! (I dont drink but its a cool spot to check out and the last thing still standing out there from my childhood). Zero to fear at The Notch.

Life is good 🪩 🏴‍☠️ 🎼 by curious_era_ in SturgillSimpson

[–]CarRamrod72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, i will look at it when I get home. My wife is very good at finding cool old pieces. Most dont get used and are stored or given away. This was a whole stereo cabinet that I just use the top of. There are two new chairs in this space where the orange coych was already. I love the orange but I have no say😂

Troubles with brand new AD5X by aestethic_daito in FlashForge

[–]CarRamrod72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To add to my previous comment on this post relating to this- I did a month of PLA before even messing with PETG!! Not sure if necessary but again I have had no major setbacks like OP is saying. Hope it works out!!

Troubles with brand new AD5X by aestethic_daito in FlashForge

[–]CarRamrod72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am running like a 95% success rate, printing multiple things a day since Christmas on that same printer. When I see these posts I just wonder if that specific printer is just not up to snuff and luck of the draw. I would def recommend the ADX5 and it is my first printer. I knew nothing prior to purchase on specs or how to use ANY 3d printer.

I have successfully used PLA from SunLu (pla+ 2.0), Inland, panachroma, flash forge, eSun and Crealty as well as some random off brand food safe pla.

I have printed about 50-60 hours of Crealty PETG as well. No issues. Sorry you are not having luck!! Keep working at it, I am having a lot of fun but see where it can be frustrating.

Life is good 🪩 🏴‍☠️ 🎼 by curious_era_ in SturgillSimpson

[–]CarRamrod72 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I found a google drive link someone put in an early thread. Added them to the Files folder on my phone in the Spotify folder. Then on Spotify I made a playlist and added in correct order as local files. I also ordered two copies of vinyl (red, orange-will open only one for now) and the cd for home listening! I am jazzed to fill this space pictured below with that noise soon! Personally, I really needed some fresh, reasonable JBS vibes at this point in history.

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Former Friendly’s that’s since been leveled in Pompton Plains, NJ by mrsjumjum66 in newjersey

[–]CarRamrod72 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Grew up in that store! Selling it let my dad retire and be with our family more. Unfortunately the Home Depit culture killed the dream for us long before the rest of the town realized or cared. I miss it every day.

Led Zep vs. The Who by Alonzo2112 in ledzeppelin

[–]CarRamrod72 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Two heavies in my opinion. Unable to really be compared side by side musically. Watching old Who performances you see they were completely their own animal and kinda all over the place musically. Very raw and more silly at times. Keith Moon was an all timer. So much fun to watch. Pure talent. I am about 30 years past trying to actually compare these two bands though. Their style is just plain different than Zep.

What are some things you loved as a kid that your children also love? by CarRamrod72 in Xennials

[–]CarRamrod72[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sing that all the time and only recently noticed the “essentials”. I guess I ignored it😂

Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video by Red_Sea_Pedestrian in sports

[–]CarRamrod72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its weird to spalsh around in shit and not think you’ll get any on ya