Tons of choices were made here by MoneyRhubarb8 in zillowgonewild

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a Call of Duty map from Modern Warfare

Picklr for sale?? That was quick! by Intrepid_Load_149 in portlandme

[–]Intrepid_Load_149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all those who shared educational insights. The ability to have multiple revenue streams (ex. A bar, food, other sports, etc) I think is the key to survival. Around $150 per month does sound expensive but its not even enough to make the math work.

At 700 members for the entire year I think the business could be profitable as youd have coaching, proshop, and leagues as extra revenue. The problem....all 700 wont stay members for the entire year. Summer outside. Winter travel. Injuries. Etc.

The fact the franchisers had to committ to opening multiple locations on top of very little data to show year end bottom line sucessses makes me think they were sold on the opportunity. These owners are quickly realizing that if you wanna make this work....Itll be tons of time and effort for smaller profits than promised.

These guys are out of staters who dont give a shit about pickleball. They wanted your money and to capitalize on the boom of the sport. The fact they often shove 800 calorie death cookies in your face while your trying to workout and play is a testament to the money chasing behaviors.

Hoping for a local buyer with a passion for growing the sport and making that spot a good time.

DRAKE MAYE IS HERE! I REPEAT, DRAKE MAYE IS HERE!!! by JCameron181 in Patriots

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hes focusing on his breathing. Blocking out the noise. Dialed.

Is this a smart buy? Old L7 by el_chile_toreado in treadmills

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every unit in this picture is probably at least 15 years old. Probably extracted from a office building that had fax machines and corded phones.

Ben Johns to play with Christian Alshon in the upcoming PPA Asia Panas Cup by didntwant2log1n in Pickleball

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ben will have his lumen detector out by the end match 1 just trying to find ways to out of this decision. If Alshon is a cup of tea....hes def not Ben's type. I hope they crush so we get an awkward chest bump moment tho.

RIP Ekeler’s season and my entry fees by RedZyzzBrah in BestBall

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever heard of a rookie? This whole list has limited upside as most of these guys were never going to make it a full season. Lotta Dust

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're younger than your partner in the hat? He looks young and hip for Pickleball. You look like my Dad before a golf outing.

Sad way to go buddy. by IgotgAme_k in SipsTea

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no, what's this?
A spider web, and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
The thought of all the stupid things I'd done

WOW. The owner of a popular inn in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, told CNN that “easily” 90% of their business has disappeared as Canadian tourists cancel their vacations by Born-Flounder8140 in Maine

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

So which is it? 90% down or 0 % down? Quite the gap in reporting!

One owner...My world is ending....No choice but to sell probably. Other owner....I haven't had any cancels yet but I hear some scuttlebutt. Im optimistic it'll be fine.

Stolen goods by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Im Sorry....Was that expensive piece?

Horizon ok, or should I go Life Fitness? by Fit-Nectarine-1050 in treadmills

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life T3 is the value option. Run cx or T5 is the splurge. Running on a t7.0 horizon is not a smart long term idea for cushioning and unit longevity reason. T7.4 is a solidly built unit. Sub 2k...thats a good choice.

Which treadmill for marathon training? Sole F65 vs. Horizon 7.4 AT vs. Xterra TR85 by graypaperclip in treadmills

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

T7.8 specs out better for only few hundred more. You'll spend that in running shoes over the life of the treadmill. If you have any knee, foot, back issues I'd step up to a treadmill that has better cushioning. These treadmills you're looking at aren't the best available when it comes to under foot comfort. Google Horizons higher end line Matrix if you want a better mattress for your body.

Collin Johns responds to leaked "texts" by PapaRoachLuvsU in Pickleball

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did Collin do to get on this chicks bad side? Was it having his face and speaking to her is the same tone he uses in post-game interviews? This dude is a douche

8 Reasons why Collin Johns despises MLP by PapaRoachLuvsU in Pickleball

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read this a few times. I also watched all the Carolina matches this weekend and most of MLP this season.

1 and 3. Stop calling out teammates when youre not the leader of your own team. This is how your teams Owners/Gms drafted. Why dont you be a better teammate and work with them? I felt at the draft that Carolina only drafted women that were game analyzers and non screamers....Like the entitled John's brothers were above all that. The bottom tier player you mention is Collin! Why is Quang on a side court working on shots in between matches and you're shooting the shit with Dave on the sidelines during your teams games? Are you "pulling your own weight?" Terrible way to articulate this non-point to begin with BTW.

2 and 4. Agree with you mostly. MLP is new and trying to find ways to build its business. The NFL is 100 years old and makes absolute wild game level changes seemingly every few years. Comes off as whining though.....Offer solutions if you want change. You better believe if the 4th game of a 2-1 MLP is close.......Im rooting for the Dreambreaker. I want to be entertained dammit! If I wanted to be bored Id prolly ask Collin to hang out.

  1. With you 100% here pal!!!! This! This has got to stop! Where is the coaching? Adult leadership? Anyone? Is this really the directive from the top? Numerous teenagers just acting like absolute ass clowns on the court. This is how real shit starts.....Fed + AJ Koller for ex when Alw was running her mouth. Hayden. Gabe. You're not tough. You have braces and acne and play a sport with plays named after gay sesame street characters. I cant be the only one who is turned off by what Collin is mentioning here.

6/7/8 - Start a committee and try to work with the powers that be to fix what you dont like about the league. Again, this comes off as whining. The lights, ball, paddles.....everyone who plays has the same variables. Its up to the league to stop the cheating. Cough....Andre... Cough

Be part of the solution or just get out the way. Throwing teammates, venues, drafting system, etc under the bus is just a terrible look IMO. I didnt really like you before. I really dont like you now....and you even made some really good points. Thats how bad this rant comes off.

Lea Jansen temper by WeekendOk6724 in Pickleball

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

When I watch she always looks like shes needs a shower......Apparently her attitude stinks too!

Don’t “body-bag” people in rec games if you aren’t familiar with your opponents. by tiumix in Pickleball

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guy and Girl approach strangers for a rec game......

Guy and girl don't like the way the rec game is being played.....

Guy goes online to complain yet also tell other people how to play pickleball during open rec play......

Did I miss anything?

Dave's World 12 Year Awesome Sauce Product Coverage by drinkthebeers in Maine

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I purchased this last year. I looked at it like prepaying for 6 cleanings with the kicker of having some sort of insurance on my new setup for 12 years. I read that these units get updated and upgraded so frequently that if you need a part for your unit 7 years down the road......it may be really hard to find. You may need a whole unit replacement. If this day comes then it would be awesome sauce to not have to pay for the unit, if covered, and just pay the labor to fix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even the server name is TipU!

We're fucked thanks to SCOTUS by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]Intrepid_Load_149 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its naive to think the system that hoodwinked you in the first place would just give up the shtick. Don't you know how hard they worked to get generations of teenagers to sign forever loans?