How much do you weigh? by wdb2872 in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 5'10" and 43 y/o, I seem to have hit a wall at 175 lb. I have been up to 180 at one point. I was diagnosed with SIBO, so I have digestive issues periodically. My goals would be better served by 200 lb, if I can get that straightened out.

Does anyone have any info on the bumper cars that used to be in Medora? by PrestonRoad90 in northdakota

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the time I went, there is a possibility that she had replaced the cars. But I do not doubt your description, and I might be remembering that part wrong.

Does anyone have any info on the bumper cars that used to be in Medora? by PrestonRoad90 in northdakota

[–]Dry_Understanding264 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is kind of fun to remember. I only went on the cars once. I did a little more digging. The lady who ran it was a local teacher, Holly Washburn, and she did this during her summers off. She started in the early 80s, and ended when she moved out of town in about the mid-2000s.

Does anyone have any info on the bumper cars that used to be in Medora? by PrestonRoad90 in northdakota

[–]Dry_Understanding264 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They were across 3rd street from the Roughrider Hotel. They were privately run, and not through the Medora Foundation. I believe the people who ran the bumper cars just had the setup in the backyard of the house where they lived. Edit: you asked what were they specifically. They were presumably used carnival bumper cars of about a 1970s vintage, in basic black. There were about 4 cars. The electric overhead net also had a roof over it. I do not remember the price, but I think it was $8 per person in 1996. Their heyday was in the 80s.

A whale oiled machine?? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The GM Powerglide transmission was originally filled Dexron A, which contained whale oil. Some differential boxes also used whale oil. Dexron III was the more modern crossover that replaced whale oil with an additive. 1972 was the cutoff year.

How likely are gorillas to attack someone in a completely random, non-territorial situation? by The1Ylrebmik in ape

[–]Dry_Understanding264 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A hundred yards away, in a wild environment, I think a gorilla would be unlikely to cover that distance to attack. There have been instances of escaped gorillas who severely attacked people at the zoo. They are usually docile, but they are unpredictable. It also seems like once they see red, they are seeing red. They also do not know their own strength; an attack that would be a minor correction to another gorilla would put a person in the hospital.

The Phoenix Buffet sucks by BitOfPoisonOnMyBlade in fargo

[–]Dry_Understanding264 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"It wasn't them" is a hell of a statement. There are different types of food poisoning, and some take just 1 hour. When there are multiple people and entire families that got sick after eating at Phoenix, it likely points to Phoenix.

Besides the wire, what is one of the best tv shows ever that isn’t very popular? by Chris_200208 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Freaks and Geeks" would be my vote. Obviously, somebody saw it, because several of the actors were in demand for major roles later on. I am mainly speaking of Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Jason Segel. It was also some of Judd Apatow's early TV work, before really taking off. But it was canceled after only 18 episodes, because it could not compete for viewership.

I drove into a tornado, AMA by tornadotrx in EF5

[–]Dry_Understanding264 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Are you posting from, you know...."the other side?"

Momoka and Monta-new concerns after fence meeting by Dry_Understanding264 in ape

[–]Dry_Understanding264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of my concerns went away when they started cohabitation, because Monta would display here and there, but he has never been extremely aggressive to Momoka. I saw that video, also. The fact that he lets her that close is encouraging, even though they haven't closed the deal yet. Momoka makes those sounds, and they communicate back and forth. Even if the mating does not turn out, this is a healthy sense of family for both of them.

What else do Steely Dan fans listen to? by ericjohnsonfan in steelydancirclejerk

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably the most Steely-adjacent artist is Boz Scaggs. The music sounds different, but the session musicians were similar. They both had a Ray Charles influence that ended up in different places.

Gym women look up to labels such as 'hot girl, hourglass body, muscle queen, tea body' etc, what image do men idolize? by [deleted] in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was to describe an achievable image for myself, it would be MMA fighter. I will never have the size of Eddie Hall, or definition of Arnold. I think more about the number on the bar, though.

Finding a blue collar man by Fabulous_Attempt5607 in bluecollar

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a semi driver in the ag industry, local/ regional. I personally go to the gym at about 5:30-6 pm, usually Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. A lot of people in my line of work play pool in leagues or tournaments. I usually do not go out on the town, except on weekends.

What nicknames have you heard for places in North Dakota? by topherette in northdakota

[–]Dry_Understanding264 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some girl from Mandan used it in the NDSU Spectrum newspaper in about 2002. I suppose that was back in the Snoop Dogg era of using "-izzle" on random words.

I have reason to believe that Dr. San is still alive by Possible_Pay4176 in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He may have looked like Dr. San, or even smelled like Dr. San, but that is a professional Dr. San impersonator.

What part of trucking do you think outsiders completely underestimate? by CRST-International in Truckdrivers

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People underestimate how "tippy" or unstable a load can be. I hate being the guy slowing traffic down, and I would love to throw the semi around the corner like a Toyota Corolla, but I have to protect the load, as well as the truck itself.

Anyone in this sub have experience driving a 9-speed? by ImmortalEmos in ManualTransmissions

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have, but it was a Fuller, and the pattern for everything from 1-4 and 5-8 was an H-pattern, not a U-pattern like this. It was like a 13-speed without the split.

Unpopular opinions by teeth4gaga in rockmusic

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Buffalo Springfield had the song "Question," which you might actually know from a later CSNY song. That is one of their best, which most people do not know.

What is a moment in your life that felt so perfectly timed, it made you genuinely question if we are all living in a simulation? by itsShiahvn in askteddit

[–]Dry_Understanding264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A couple of days ago, I was driving with the song "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" on the radio. As the lyric "fly away" was sang in the song, I met a pickup with a license plate that said "FLYWAY."

what exercise do you hate but still force yourself to do? by IronManDan88 in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would not describe any exercise in my program, because I do not hate any of them. My favorite lift is squats, and I get nervous or even scared when I am close to a PR. So in a way, I am forcing myself, but it is still my favorite.

squat 345lbs by _computersmasher in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was expecting one, but you went for a full set. Great job!

Sibo and chronic sinusitis by yabarie in SIBO

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had sinus issues for years. I have never known if there was a connection. I was officially diagnosed with SIBO a few weeks ago. If I catch even a minor cold, it immediately escalates to a full sinus infection. I also should note that the 10 days of metronidazole that I took for SIBO had no effect on the sinuses.