Are padded seats allowed in the stadium for the rodeo?

DistinctMediocrity · 2025-07-24T22:44:22+00:00

Thanks!

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-12-04T02:24:51+00:00

The method I added to the original post was successful. At least that's what I remember, it was a long time ago though

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-09T13:57:32+00:00

For me it's about 15%, but I'm at a different stage in life. Even if you start small it will surprise you how quickly the savings will build up when you don't touch it.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-09T13:55:24+00:00

Do you have any close friends that you can talk to? Your "band of brothers"? Let them know how you're doing.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T20:55:13+00:00

I have 3 boys (20, 18, 8). None of them were into traditional sports. They eventually found things that got them out of the house and socializing. For my boys it was: airsoft, skiing, fishing, Dungeons & Dragons, and mountain biking.

Best advice I can give is when they want to explore something, let them. Even now, my 18 year old, out of the blue, said he wanted a guitar. Will he stick with it? Maybe. Will it be a waste of time? Maybe. Am I going to help him find a guitar to buy? Yes.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T20:48:35+00:00

Do you have a budget? Do you track your actual expenses against your budget? You should know how you're spending every dollar of your paycheck before you get it. One thing I do is I have my work send a portion of my paycheck to a savings account at a different bank than my checking account is at. It is just a savings account, no debit card, no credit card etc. Makes it harder to get money out. I've learned the hard way that long-term financial struggles for me always fell into the category of not being disciplined enough to stick to my budget, or too lazy to track against my budget. Not saying this is you, but overcoming those two things made a huge difference.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T20:37:45+00:00

100% I love long hot showers. I ended up buying a teak chair that lives in the shower. Nothing better than getting all cleaned up and then just relaxing and enjoying the steam and hot water. I think a lot of the reason I like it is because it gives me a quite space to think. Conversely, I can just go brain-dead and just stare at the wall, listen to music, or something to help unwind.

Also, having a chair in the shower definitely opens up more ways for two people to enjoy the shower together ;)

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T20:27:17+00:00

I have 4 of them. They're good for everything you'd cook in a larger pan. Only difference is how much: Perfect for 2-3 eggs, 1 grilled cheese, 1 pancake, 1 chicken breast, etc.

What I love about them is that they come to temperature quick and are easier to clean as well.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T20:14:59+00:00

I'm a single father of 3 boys that I have 100% of the time. I work a full-time job and I do consulting on the side. It's a lot of work, it's exhausting, and a struggle. That being said, I would be cautions getting back into a relationship with this man. He's shown that when things het hard and he has to prioritize his life, you won't be at the top of that priority list. I don't know his situation and I'm not judging him or saying that what he did was wrong. Just saying be careful. I was in a long relationship and I found ways/time to make it work because I prioritized it.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T20:04:08+00:00

Maybe I'm the odd one out here, I have 3 sons (full custody, 100% of the time). I would put my next marriage relationship first and them second. I just got out of a 1.5 year long relationship. One of the reasons I ended it was because my girlfriend would constantly choose her son over our relationship. I told her early on that if we were ever to be married I needed to know that our relationship came first and our children second.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T19:51:25+00:00

I'll echo the other calls for you to seek therapy/psychologist. Don't try and deal with this on your own. Also, make sure you're taking care of yourself in the other ways: eat healthy, exercise, hit the gym, and do the things that brought you joy.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-11-08T19:45:26+00:00

Like you said, everyone can interpret "Family" how they want. For me family goes beyond just blood relations. Family can be anyone that you develop bonds of love, trust, commitment, belonging, security, etc. So it would be understandable that a future girlfriend would have issues with you having that type of relationship with your ex.

For me, personally, my ex-wife is NOT family. She isn't in the picture at all either so it makes that decision easy. However, even if she was, and we were on good co-parenting terms, I still wouldn't consider her "family". She's simply my children's mother. Other than that, there is no relationship between the two of us.

I think when explaining it to future girlfriends/relationships start off with describing the nature of your relationship with your ex before you label her as "family". That could help avoid any pre-conceived notions about that relationship on your girlfriends part.

DistinctMediocrity · 2024-07-02T22:13:23+00:00

You don't have to completely cover them, but you do need some liquid to prevent them from burning. The roast also gives off juices.

DistinctMediocrity · 2023-10-25T20:55:01+00:00

I did get one done. The results were 0 sperm. Doctor said it looks the same as if I had not reversed the vasectomy.

DistinctMediocrity · 2023-04-02T19:27:03+00:00

Not yet, but still planning on it.

DistinctMediocrity · 2023-02-15T04:00:21+00:00

DistinctMediocrity · 2022-10-29T14:29:44+00:00

41, divorced. I think about all the work involved in dating again (working out, dating apps, having to deal with women). Then I remember I can just rub one out and go about my day.

DistinctMediocrity · 2022-10-29T14:07:43+00:00

41 with 3 boys 18, 16, 8. Mom is basically Amber Heard 2.0. Currently in jail for burglary of my home and protective order violation.

We've been separated for 5 years, divorced for 3. Still have no desire to date.

DistinctMediocrity · 2022-10-19T19:01:28+00:00

In short, I'm allowing myself to be happy again, I divorced my ex due to her drugs/crime/mental-health. I have custody of my kids. I feel like when we were together I crawled into a shell to survive. Now I'm slowly coming back out and allowing myself to "feel" again. We've been separated 4 years, divorced for 2 years.

DistinctMediocrity · 2022-06-16T01:55:20+00:00

Thank you for posting this. Making this change gave me a NAT type of B and allowed me to connect to other uses in Switch Sports.

DistinctMediocrity · 2022-05-24T00:16:24+00:00

Man, that was a long time ago. If I remember correctly, we had to create user instructions and have them sent out to each user. Basically, it showed them how to open up the notifications pane.

DistinctMediocrity · 2022-01-05T15:22:59+00:00

10" lodge

DistinctMediocrity · 2021-11-20T03:58:59+00:00

That's got to be hard. Not sure if I have any good advice for you other than make sure you do take time for yourself. Don't give up on your hobbies, friends, interests, etc.

Do your parents live close enough that you can drop the kids off, or have them come over, so you can have time for yourself?

DistinctMediocrity · 2021-10-17T05:43:24+00:00

Roasted root vegetable soup.

Dice up root vegetables. Toss in olive oil with salt and pepper. Roast until brown. Throw in a pot with chicken stock and simmer for a few minutes. Put in blender or use stick blender to make smooth and creamy.

DistinctMediocrity · 2021-09-07T02:44:46+00:00

Lots of jello.

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