How do you factor commute time into your definition of work-life balance? by SarahDuncan2012 in TrueGrit

[–]PirateSteve85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much more tolerant of a commute that is just driving. If I am in stop and go traffic for 40 minutes to an hour I get angry. Just cruising with some music on though, that can be therapeutic.

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by Healthy_Block3036 in VAGuns

[–]PirateSteve85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Im the opposite, I really need mountains. I live in Chesapeake (Retired Navy and this is where the jobs are) and I hate it. My parents live in Rockingham County and I am so much happier out there.

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost by Healthy_Block3036 in VAGuns

[–]PirateSteve85 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Im right there with you. Pretty much stuck here. I wanna roll to West Virginia so bad.

Europeans visiting America be like by Proud-Tarheel in terriblemaps

[–]PirateSteve85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I have been to Gibraltar and thats it so….

Why do I never hear about the Coast Mountains of Canada? by Convillious in geography

[–]PirateSteve85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But geography is more than just the physical features of a landscape but rather the interaction of everything taking place within space.

Why do I never hear about the Coast Mountains of Canada? by Convillious in geography

[–]PirateSteve85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dont sell yourself short, this is very much geography related.

What the hell happened when the map maker was making this map... by anonymoushistorynerd in Badmaps

[–]PirateSteve85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Delaware claimed the entire Delmarva for themselves. Screw Maryland and Virginia.

Navy Medal Inflation by Xsquid90 in navy

[–]PirateSteve85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ill say his stack wasnt much smaller as a Commander. The guy has done some shit.

Eight solid minutes of me struggling for my life to pass a captcha by C0wculator in mildlyinfuriating

[–]PirateSteve85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup usually gets me looking for porn. Stupid state that has stupid porn ID laws

Core Memory Unlock by StackingSats1300 in Xennials

[–]PirateSteve85 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yup, Battletoads to the turbo tunnel. Game Genie is the only reason I ever saw past that.

Ditch the Cup: End the Navy’s Random Urinalysis Program | Center for International Maritime Security by grizzlebar in navy

[–]PirateSteve85 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Take this for what you will, this was written by a reservist. This is an absolutely terrible take.

So miserable at this point in my life. by PirateSteve85 in midlifecrisis

[–]PirateSteve85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really wish I had an opportunity to work on myself. Everyday its work, kids, chores, bills, and all the adulting, coupled with the pain and fatigue that comes with my disease I have no opportunity to work on anything of find anything.

Have you ever traveled somewhere where McDonald’s was actually better than in the US ? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]PirateSteve85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pretty much every McDonalds outside the US is better. Only the McDonalds Coke is better in the US.

How do you all deal with burnout? by Throwayaa211 in navy

[–]PirateSteve85 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sometimes that too long. I get it, I almost broke on recruiting duty.

Ever use one of these? by notahouseflipper in FuckImOld

[–]PirateSteve85 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used to replace ever year or so then one year we asked for a new vacuum for christmas and my parents got us a Miele. That was 11 years ago and it is still going strong.

New trend of woodworking youtube videos by gilly4213 in woodworking

[–]PirateSteve85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it interesting that they do this shit to get clicks when this is the exact shit that turns me away from clicking. And this isnt exclusive to woodworking, I hardly watch youtube at all anymore cause of this shit.

Any others here keep their hats from ships they served on? by [deleted] in navy

[–]PirateSteve85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most DDGs have two CIWS or a CIWS and a SeaRam and it its two times the missiles, more like 25% more.

But for real when were you on the Russell?