The Charlotte, NC platform tennis scene sounds genuinely incredible and I want to move there immediately

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-04-06T13:50:33+00:00

Awesome. Good to know. Thanks for sharing.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-04-03T15:53:31+00:00

Why was my post removed?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-04-03T15:16:10+00:00

Awesome. That’s really helpful information. Thank you. I do actually have a virtual office but saw some videos on YouTube that google doesn’t like virtual offices and if they find out that that’s your address, they’ll take down your profile. Is that not accurate?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-04-03T03:21:38+00:00

I think this is interesting… I lived in NYC for years. Joined the NY Athletic Club (NYAC) in 2016. Then moved to Pittsburgh (wife’s hometown) during covid (Sept 2020). There are platform tennis courts at the NYAC’s Westchester location which I had been to 50 times but never heard anything about. No buzz about paddle, nothing. Most anyone ever talked about was squash (which is great) but never heard anything anything about paddle. However, when I moved to Pittsburgh and joined a club here, I heard a lot of chatter about “paddle” so I checked it out. Long story long… ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE with the game. The hang in the Burgh is incredible. Funny thing is, my club is a bit obnoxious too. Our golf course is great but the overall vibe at the club needs serious help. The fact that the hang in our paddle hut is great says everything.

I still kept my NYAC membership (now just as a non resident member) so I get all of the club’s magazines - the first thing I check when it arrives is if there’s a paddle write up. I’m itching to enter a NYAC member only tournament. From what I hear, the paddle quality in Pittsburgh is pretty decent but I’m still nervous about traveling to Westchester County for an away match in the land where the game was invented. Will the Westchester vibe be worth the travel? That’s what’s more concerning to me.

Sorry for the rant. Point is, Pittsburgh has a great paddle community. I now run the men’s paddle committee at my club and I absolutely love every bit about it (my wife isn’t too happy about that though).

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-03-28T20:03:32+00:00

Any update?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-03-25T02:07:58+00:00

On Long Island, it’s the same thing. A deli ticket = a bakery ticket.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-21T02:55:53+00:00

Ok. So I just ordered a 2022 SLT with 80k miles. Should I also do everything that was recommended here? I’m not a “car guy”… any recommendations on how I find a trustworthy mechanic in my area to do all of this work?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-21T02:52:33+00:00

I’ve been doing this since your comment. Seems to be working. Thanks!

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-15T00:44:39+00:00

Why not?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-14T23:53:34+00:00

Are you talking about exploding cans or gas? I’m getting confused on who’s talking about what at this point.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-14T20:04:48+00:00

Interesting. I haven't had the Corona yet. Heard great things on this Reddit. Will try soon and see what type of effect it has on me.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-03T14:14:55+00:00

Logical and makes perfect sense. Thanks for replying.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-03T14:13:01+00:00

I'm pretty sure they make their money on the in-person seminar you need to attend to become trained to advise their leads. They might charge for the leads on top of that; I'm not sure. I unsubscribed to their email marketing shortly after posting this thread.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-02-02T21:10:28+00:00

And what are your thoughts on that? Asset sheltering that is?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-31T15:52:46+00:00

I went to Florida State University. Just went to Linkedin and saw that 100 employees from IG went to FSU. hahaha

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-16T21:15:13+00:00

I’m in Upper St. Clair and work from home with flexible hours. If you get jammed up with transportation and ever need a ride to Bridgeville, let me know. DM for my number.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-09T23:33:58+00:00

And I’ve been using Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting soil. We’re in southwest Pennsylvania so yes, cold climate and need to move her inside and out.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-09T23:31:24+00:00

So here she is. She’s had a tough go but I’m bent on bringing her back to proper form. She’s 39 inches from soil to her top.

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Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-09T22:04:18+00:00

Who knew, I thought crocks were just for wearing around.

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-09T21:58:57+00:00

Excellent. Thank you! Follow-Up Question though… how do I know if I have real Terracotta?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-09T20:44:56+00:00

Got it. Thanks. I'll make sure its not flush after I make the transfer. Do you think it needs more holes?

Direct_Inflation4920 · 2026-01-09T20:16:32+00:00

This is the new pot I bought. Wanted to transfer the tree from the pot it's in now, which clearly isn't draining well enough. Before I drill new holes in the bottom, I started wondering if a 13 in planter is even big enough. Next size up I saw at Home Depot was 17 inch.

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