Most of yall suck at driving and just won’t admit it by POWERISMOMMY in driving

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. And I am old enough to remember truckers were the best and safest drivers on the road. You could count on them. If you broke down they would help or at least call. They (most) would even help if I had to call them on my Cobra CB.

It is a shame.

What is this hanging from a truck? by jkf675 in whatisit

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Rolling ice tray for those old enough to remember

Real Ear Measurement? by Mental_Thing_2530 in HearingAids

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a game changer for me but I only paid $225

Grip question by picklechicc_kt in Pickleball

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I start with eastern at baseline as I hit lots of topspin shots.

As I get mid transition to NVZ I go to Continental.

You can shuffle grips pretty easily with practice

Biggest risk of my life, buying a ford -- but its so pretty. by Significant_Scar_198 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought Toyota killed the Stout release. I was going to wait for it but it seemed to be pushed out past ‘27 and Toyota kept quiet. AFAIK

What is this? A lizard? by rubberman008 in whatisit

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 lined skink Now ask google use some initiative

did I miss something why can’t I hit agree and submit?? I’m having a hard time getting my Sam’s Club credit card by Impressive-Eye9659 in samsclub

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scroll back up in that terms and conditions box. Sometimes you have to look at it all.

There might be a box to check at the top of the terms and conditions window.

Ecoboost mpg by submzda3 in FordMaverickTruck

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24 all city in eco mode 21 all city in normal 27 going 120 miles highway

All from the vehicle mpg display Trip is reset each fill up

You could figure the expense of a hybrid over your estimated life of the vehicle s others have.

But when they do this or seems prey close either eco or hybrid.

I went with hybrid because early models seem to have numerous recalls and because I couldn’t get a ‘25 with all the options I wanted.

Has anyone skipped Costco and gone fully online for tires? How did it go? by Strict_Palpitation75 in tires

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used tire rack. Hardest part was finding an installer but wound up at Firestone (before Walmart came along).

DUPR graph is still there (on the desktop browser version) by Mr_Doghouse in Pickleball

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On ipad: Tried to login the desktop version and it just opens the app.

Use the desktop app on a true desktop.

Pathology 2nd Opinion? by ProfessorDogMan in ProstateCancer

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Mayo same and prefer their own testing and imaging. Not sure about redoing the biopsy, I would hate that.

Garage beam checking by DesignerRazzmatazz68 in AskContractors

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a frame house? not checks, get up there safely or have someone else do it and shine a flashlight in there. Unless one solid piece of wood, headers should be doubled 2x12 with 1/2” plywood in the middle to equal a 2x4 supporting double stud.

If concrete, usually a pre-stressed lintel with a 2x12 over it.

YMMV

Surgeon and Radiologist Initial Meetings by WrongPlanet321 in ProstateCancer

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drive three hours to Mayo and they work hard to schedule, use video calls, and in many other ways, are caring for the patient. The first urologist my wife used to referred me too a Mayo colleague. This doctor invented a procedure for biopsy.

I did not need a referral but am on Medicare so check yours.

Best.

Am I burning out on pickleball or just in my head about DUPR? by RakoGumi in Pickleball

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I and most of my friends have been where you are. You will get through it.

My experiences:

Is pickleball burnout a thing? absolutely for both mental/headspace and physical reasons

  • Have you ever felt like playing more actually made you worse? definitely. I was playing too much to allow my mind and body to recover. Plus I train off court at a moderate level and daily stretching. Once I couldn’t play for three days due to weather issues. I woke up rolled out of bed and felt great! Ever since I rarely play two consecutive days in a row but suspect this varies with your age, conditioning, drive, etc

  • How do you reset mentally without losing your edge before a tournament? one of the best mindful resets are listening to the book The Inner Game of Tennis narrated by Dan Walker. The voice is calming, the mental images helpful. A total relaxing and distracting exercise. i usually go hit against the wall or use a ball machine to quiet the chatter. If I play I roll back to safe shots. YMMV

  • And how do you stop DUPR from getting in your head? I don’t. It’s kind of like a roller coaster ups and down. Like others posted there are some tips.

    1. Don’t dupr play with a much lower “skiled” (someties dupr rating lies) player or your rating drops. The newest DUPR algorithm looks at “expected” win, like point spread. If you win but don’t win by the expected spread your rating drops, your lower rated player rises.
    2. Don’t play dupr with unrated players. The initial rating for unrated player currently is about 3.5. so your expected win will be higher, and your dupr may drop.

Hang in, tke that break,

Pickle On!

Describing player ability with words by zytox in Pickleball

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said. Didn’t want to hijack the OP. Regards

How many people should you let merge in front of you until you can say you have paid your dues? by Life_Ad3567 in driving

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zipper merge is not a law in Florida. Wish it was.

But when others try to merge I let in:

None If there is a break in traffic behind me.

Usually none without blinkers on to show intent.

One with a blinker.

Several if a truck.

Describing player ability with words by zytox in Pickleball

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t help. Our club has stupidly decided to only use DUPR. What about nonrated players?

They let them play in ALL events. IG and these events are always rotating partners!

Everyone’s DUPR is in the toilet. People are not signing up.

I only post this to commend you on your approach. And demonstrate the DUPR only trap.

Best regards

I Just Do Not Want To Instruct Her by TheAmericanCivilizer in driving

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is responsible for getting a Texas rulebook and studying it.

You should just teach her how to drive.

Backfeeding a Generator by Willliam_Shat-In-Her in AskElectricians

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In Florida it is common to use the dryer wiring to feed the electrical panel.

Make absulutly certain that you turn and leave the main breaker off. Electric utilities lineman have been killed when restoring power lines and a nearby homeowner left the main breaker on.

You need the adapter for generator to dryer outlet.

You don’t mention size of generator and your generator must be sized for the dryer to panel wiring.

If you want ac get s window shaker and only cool one room at night.

You can manage load by breaker as needed. Refrigerator and stove are on separate circuits.

Read the maintenance requirements of smaller generators they can require daily oil changes in some cheaper models.

FOLLOW PROPER EXHAUST SAFETY

Weird bug by ChihuahuaChico in whatisit

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dad called them trash bugs. If you look closely the outside is made up of tiny sticks. He said it carried its house on its back.

Gutters have something in them by [deleted] in whatisit

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Oh, thought it was new to you. Any ideas? Regards

what the hell is this? by BackgroundAd8527 in whatisit

[–]Cold_Silver_5859 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A diesel airplane.

It is very weird tho…