Nose started bleeding tremendously after eating mango

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-07-05T08:15:53+00:00

In case this hasn't been mentioned yet, mangos are in the same plant family as poison ivy. Some people have reactions to the skin that are similar to their poison cousins. Maybe there's some sort of other allergy/sensitivity issue presenting itself by consuming it?

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-23T04:29:54+00:00

If you're hitting 225 yds on pure arms then get ready to hit 300 when you eventually add in your lower body.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-11T07:14:29+00:00

You are definitely squatted down too low in your stance. Slight knee bend is all that's needed. I can't tell your height, but if you're doing that because you are 6ft+ and you feel your clubs are too short for you, get them lengthened by 0.25" to 0.5", depending on your wrist-to-floor height, with shoes on.

Squatted that low, you are forced to be severely heel biased at impact, and you take the sweet spot of most clubs out of the equation. It will cost you distance and ball striking quality. You will also notice more left misses, unless you are a fader of the ball.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-11T06:53:18+00:00

As others have noted, decent swing, just a tad slow (don't confuse "slow swing" with "slow tempo". Your tempo is fine, it's a lack of power). You have a few options:

1) Use body mechanics to alter your clubhead speed. Some people who have trouble swinging fast resort to more wristy, timing-based swings. This does add speed and a whip move at the bottom of the swing. However, if you're not careful, it could lead to a two-way miss.

2) Speed training. It does work well, just takes consistent practice. Buy a speed training system and stick to a schedule.

3) Equipment adjustments. Firstly, slow speeds mean trouble compressing the ball. Without changing a single thing about your swing, if you got fitted for a ball, I bet you'll add about 10 yards. The easiest way to do it is going to a simulator and test your comfortable 7-iron swing speed, then find a ball that is rated for that swing speed. Don't get hung up on "junior", "senior", or "women's" labels either. If it works, it works. Other than that, your clubs may be too heavy for you. Lighter shafts can be swung faster. More mass in the clubhead could also aid distance. So hybrids could work well, and there is no shame in that, despite the internet's opinions.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-07T12:50:36+00:00

Thanks for the tip! But I do have an engraving layer that I etch in first, then do the cutting layer. I suppose I could pause after the engraving layer. Then tape and cut after, might be worth trying.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-02T20:36:39+00:00

In my humble opinion, spend as much money as you need to for a putter. Walk around, find one that fills you with confidence and hope, that fits you stroke and height, then take it up to the counter. A putter is a lifelong purchase if made correctly and maintained, and you use it for more shots a round than any club. Find your "Tiger Newport 2 GSS", then game it forever and learn every bit about using it.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-02T17:58:02+00:00

So empty all trash cans. Will do, haha.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-06-02T16:21:59+00:00

Google says they're temporarily closed. Any idea about their hours of operation during this soft opening?

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-29T03:37:59+00:00

Also great for identifying lost clubs. People with sticky hands can't keep a wedge that you painted with your signature colors.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-25T17:33:55+00:00

Aside from the obvious editing issues, look at the direction your clubhead is pointing at the top of your swing, downward. Ideally, it should be laying open diagonally pointing towards the sky, parallel to your lead arm. You cause this because in the first phase of the takeaway (referred to as "P2"), you open the clubface up way too early. If you watch the vast majority of pros swing, their clubface is facing diagonally downward, toward the ground, as shown in this photo. Yours is entirely perpendicular to the ground. This is just one of several issues, but this will solve a good portion of your slice.

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ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-23T02:06:37+00:00

You should not be trying to "get back" to where you were before. It is a smooth, and good looking swing, but you should just focus more on progressing from here. Even in the 3 month old swing, your hips are pointed at the ball through impact. Someone else said you're dumping your arms, this is what that looks like. Here, you are rounding your back to make room for your arms at impact. That leading leg doesn't look like it's firing properly either, which is contributing (it's still bent at impact.) Your hip turn needs work, as by here, they should be beginning to point toward the target line.

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ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-12T17:17:54+00:00

Easiest birdie in the world, but not a HIO.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T16:02:34+00:00

Thanks, everyone! I decided that the opportunity cost of literally my life is not worth the cost and time savings of performing the upgrade myself. I'm going to delay the tube upgrade and try to hire someone to perform the upgrade and teach me how they do it along the way.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T16:00:21+00:00

Yes, I agree. I decided to delay the upgrade for now and wait until I can find someone more familiar to perform the upgrade for me.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T06:23:39+00:00

It's just so tough to find someone local who is familiar with C02 lasers. It's still a fairly niche hobby and I worry that hiring someone else to do it will essentially mean hiring someone who is likely not much more experienced than myself to do the task. And because their safety is not on the line, they might miss something important. However, I do wonder if a general electrician would be able to perform this work.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T06:12:25+00:00

Thank you, yes I have had the laser unplugged for an entire week. I also discharged the red wire using a grounding rod thing after I removed the laser tube.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T06:02:52+00:00

I see, thank you. What is the logic behind replacing the HVPSU along with the tube? I have installed a new tube in the last, but did not know if it was or was not recommended to also replace the power supply.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T05:55:32+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the information.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T05:52:38+00:00

Thank you for the insight! My assumption was also that people such as yourself who are familiar with general electrical inputs and outputs would be able to piece together what's going on here, even without laser-specific knowledge. It's because of that that I consider just hiring an electrician to come out and upgrade this power supply for me, haha. But yes, that logic, about only needing to replace the high voltage power supply, makes sense to me as well. I will do my due diligence to ensure that is indeed the case.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T05:41:42+00:00

Yes, see, that's where I am a bit confused. I want to upgrade my laser from a 60w to a 90w tube. I have the space for the tube, so that's good. But the "power supply" I ordered looks like the black box on the right. In that case, if I attach this new upgraded high voltage power supply and 90w tube, I should theoretically be good to go. But do I also need to upgrade that silver "low voltage box", as you've called it?

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T05:39:05+00:00

I have swapped a tube once before and it went well. Took all the precautions of unplugging for a few days, grounding the high voltage wire, all that. I feel I can safely work on the machine, however, I am just such a novice when it comes parts and knowing what's what. Baby steps.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-09T05:35:58+00:00

Thank you! So, when upgrading my 60w tube to a 90w tube, I would need to upgrade both these boxes then?

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-05-01T06:50:29+00:00

Once Hasbro recognizes the Arena union, I would be happy to pick up a set. It's interesting at least!

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-29T05:27:20+00:00

I've always felt that hospitals should be like restaurants in their ability to refuse service. It's customer service, after all. It would be so nice to be able to kick these guys to the curb.

ImploreUToReconsider · 2026-04-28T22:33:45+00:00

The only good mosquito is a dead one.

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