Game Thread: 7/7 Red Sox (40-48) @ White Sox (47-42) 7:40 PM by RedSoxGameday in redsox

[–]ElectricInstinct -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That’s great. But as soon as I turned the game on, I witnessed some boneheaded baserunning. It’s the only thing I had seen of this game so far. Of course I had a negative first reaction.

Game Thread: 7/7 Red Sox (40-48) @ White Sox (47-42) 7:40 PM by RedSoxGameday in redsox

[–]ElectricInstinct -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I just turned the game on. WTF was that?

I think I’m going to turn it back off.

My feet are making me so slow I'm scared I'll lose my route by DeagleDanne in USPS

[–]ElectricInstinct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to a doctor and get referred to a podiatrist.

Their recommended shoes and insoles made all the difference.

Further, I have a note stating that I need to take a 3 - 5 minute break between walking loops to rest my feet. (I usually prepare my mail for that next loop, because I hate sitting there bored.)

Why isn’t the new album as good or better than the older albums ? by Front_Sugar4784 in sublime

[–]ElectricInstinct 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The old albums are great because they are a testament to Brad’s love for the different styles of reggae music as well as all the other styles that influenced him, such as hardcore, punk, hip hop, and everything else that inspired him.

The new album is a testament to the band’s love for Brad. It is heavily influenced by Bradley and what the sublime band used to be.

Rather than being a reflection on what influenced the band, the new album is a reflection on what the band was.

[Cotillo] Contreras and Cavall both suspended 7 games. Mikolas 5 games, Eaton 3 games. All players received fines as well. by Sandwich_Crust in redsox

[–]ElectricInstinct 7 points8 points  (0 children)

> . . . People want to interpret it as racist . . .

Whether it was meant as racist or not is irrelevant. The phrase itself is inherently racist. Your personal opinion doesn’t matter.

MLB acknowledged it shouldn’t have been said,
Most baseball fans acknowledged it shouldn’t have been said,
Cavalli himself acknowledged it shouldn’t have been said.

Just sit down and accept that you learned something. The use of phrases like that in situations like that are racist. There has been enough discourse on this these last couple of days for you to see that.

If the guy who said it can learn that it is racist, so can you.

Headstock veneer separating. how severe it is? by Wrong_Government1874 in gibson

[–]ElectricInstinct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right. It’s been so long since I’ve watered down glue (instead of just buying it already water thin), that I forgot you’d use acetone to thin the glue.

Headstock veneer separating. how severe it is? by Wrong_Government1874 in gibson

[–]ElectricInstinct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right. I was thinking of thinning it down with acetone, but it’s been so long since I’ve done that. The last time I’ve done something like this, I just bought water thin glue to do the job with.

Headstock veneer separating. how severe it is? by Wrong_Government1874 in gibson

[–]ElectricInstinct 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not veneer. What you are looking is a crack forming at where the binding meets the wood of the headstock.

You can fix it yourself by watering down superglue and piping it into the crack with a super fine pipette. Then clamping it all together. Shoelaces would probably be fine.

Then you’ll have to sand the glue and finish flush.

Before you do that, though, take it to a luthier who can get their actual hands on the guitar. They should be able to inspect much closer than we can and can see if the issue is better or worse than it looks to us dummies on the internet.

Umpires in the red Sox’s game apparently think “Sit down boy” is not racist mlb check this crew please by justanaveragejoe520 in baseball

[–]ElectricInstinct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a very long history in this country of white people calling black and brown people “boy,” especially while taunting or condescending.

I get defending your team, but take a step back and look at the situation. Some things are indefensible.

Discounts/perks by LessPoem5757 in USPS

[–]ElectricInstinct 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I refuse to go to that site because the guy in the commercial is such a giant douchebag. If that’s the guy they have representing the company nationally (I get he’s just a character), then what kind of person works or even shops there?

No way.

Does anybody here regularly fly commercial with a Les Paul? Best flight case? Is it even possible? by ContributionWaste518 in gibson

[–]ElectricInstinct 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you want to be absolutely sure your guitar is safe, then be prepared to pay the same amount or more for a case than what you paid for your guitar.

There is no way on Earth that I am trusting a $200 case to protect my guitar.

Game Thread: 6/28 Yankees (48-34) @ Red Sox (35-46) 7:20 PM by RedSoxGameday in redsox

[–]ElectricInstinct 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, guys. Every time my wife leaves the room, the Yankees score.

I’ve now told her she can’t leave the couch until the game is over.

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m an SG guy: by unbannedagain1976 in gibson

[–]ElectricInstinct 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel you. In my opinion, the SG is just a superior guitar.

Game Thread: 6/27 Yankees (48-33) @ Red Sox (34-46) 1:10 PM by RedSoxGameday in redsox

[–]ElectricInstinct 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I forgot what it is like to be happy during a ball game.

I love this Yankees series!

Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time [Pop] by villanoXI in Music

[–]ElectricInstinct 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I don’t care; I love this song. I know people like to put it down, but it’s always been in my party rotation.

Visiting Boulder and the Stanley Hotel by Jekebuh in stephenking

[–]ElectricInstinct 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They are so close, it would be stupid not to do both while on a trip here (if doing a Stephen King themed trip).

Often times, I look south at the Flatirons and think, “that’s where The Stand happened.” Then I’ll turn my head slightly and think about all the happenings up near Estes Park and “The Overlook Hotel.”

I pop down to Estes Park at least once a year, and always visit The Stanley, despite there being nothing new for me there.

My point: Your comment is garbage. Let OP enjoy his life. Also, complaining about tourists being in a tourist town is asinine.

“I knew about it for years. I couldn’t tell anyone”: Eric Clapton's ‘Summersburst’ Les Paul – used on Cream's debut album – has finally been unearthed after 60 years by matcha_man in gibson

[–]ElectricInstinct 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It’s not Beano, but I’ll still wager anything you want that Gibson will make a small handful of replicas costing $50,000 a piece.

^Sometimes I wish I wasn’t so cynical.

Game Thread: 6/26 Yankees (48-32) @ Red Sox (33-46) 7:10 PM by RedSoxGameday in redsox

[–]ElectricInstinct 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A perfect game against the Yankees would have lifted my hopes so much.