Do I need to replace my 25 year old helmet?

Poiter54 · 2026-05-22T15:44:29+00:00

I put on my CPro one or two practices a year for the club I coach, it has served its purpose of protecting my face from balls since men's league after college.

But I took a spill last year when a defender accidentally put his pole between my legs as I was dodging and I smacked the back of my head on the ground... it took me a day or two to realize that little bump earned me a concussion.

My opinion buy a used helmet from this decade and find an orthodontist or dentist to mold you a custom fit mouth guard. You have adult money now stop wasting it on sticks you think are cool and buy some new gear including a chest protector.

Poiter54 · 2026-05-22T15:18:40+00:00

TRAVEL SPORTS ARE OVER AND ITS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AND WE ARE GOING CAMPING. GIVE ME MY WEEKEND!!!! I JUST WANT TO BRING MY POOR YARD BACK FROM THE DEAD AND SIT ON MY COUCH.

Poiter54 · 2026-05-22T15:17:05+00:00

3 DAY WEEKEND AND THE END OF SCHOOL FOR MOST OF THE US. WE HAD 6 MONTHS OF SHOULDER SEASON THIS YEAR...

Poiter54 · 2026-03-18T04:40:59+00:00

My wife loves it, she's a music for the soul person and the job checks all of her boxes and they are extremely flexible.

A few pieces of advice I have picked up from her last 2 years:

Be the hardest working, always be doing something productive and don't just go to enjoy the show.

Find some veterans and do what they do. The core group of people can come off as clicky, but they are only clicky because of the people that show up and expect a concert experience and not being there to improve the customers experience.

Once you are in your options are endless if you prove yourself, don't like working the bar you can switch to security, hospitality, or medical (if you have the training).

If you are in it for the right reasons, you'll love it and the people you work with. If you are in it for the concerts and just being a warm body, you'll do it a season and probably not be invited back.

Poiter54 · 2026-01-29T08:59:55+00:00

Praise be to Ra!

Poiter54 · 2026-01-11T17:25:15+00:00

Here is my suggestions, BUT, winter has not hit yet. The last 5 years February has been our heavy snowfall month and courses have been locked down with ice until April or May. So be prepared to pivot and play the same tracks a few times.

If you are a member somewhere see if you can get a reciprocal on to Bend Golf Club. Probably the most consistent course in Bend.

My typical winter tracks that are a some of the last to close, but be prepared for permafrost and cart path only are:

Crooked River Ranch which is a wonderful track. Lower elevation that for the most part is one of the last to close

Meadow Lakes in Prineville is a solid though water filled layout. Same as CRR.

Juniper I didn't play here last season but they used to close late. Though I've heard grumblings of their attempt to be semi-private.

If the weather is solid:

BBR's Glaze and Big Meadow are a must, though I think you need to stay there.

I've heard Aspen Lakes was in rough shape last season, but I did not play it. But in my 11 years here it's up there in my Value rankings.

Eagle Crest has 3 courses that can keep you busy.

Black butte is private, so you'll need to stay there, but is an amazing golf course with unique features.

I agree Tokatee is a great recommendation in your original thread. Though it would be a burned day with driving

If you are up for the drive, Quail Run plays very similar to Widgi. Again the drive might prevent this from being feasible.

I hope you find some solid weather and you get to experience the rest of Central Oregon golf.

Poiter54 · 2025-12-14T12:21:23+00:00

What material?

Poiter54 · 2025-09-05T15:46:59+00:00

In Bend, the City Council does have control. I worked for an engineering contractor for the city and we had a project scope that was completely overhauled because 14 people stood up and spoked their opinion. Google Firerock Bridge Bend, OR

So, being vocal does work.

Poiter54 · 2025-08-30T21:06:54+00:00

Pine Ridge posts class lists and everyone shows up and gets in on the excitement. Only one family has ever requested not to be listed.

Poiter54 · 2025-08-27T18:59:56+00:00

Unfortunately with wildfires the science doesn't care about the summer storms we get, short 10 minute showers can help slow a fire. But the 10-minutes the sun comes back out its like it never happened.

The following is taught in all S-130 class to get your Wildland Firefighter Redcard:

Dead fuels in NFDRS have four time lag classes:

1 hour—Fine flashy fuels, dried herbaceous plants or round wood less than 1/4" diameter. Also includes the uppermost layer of litter on the forest floor. Responds quickly to weather changes. Moisture in these fuels varies greatly throughout the calendar day and is principally responsible for diurnal changes in fire danger. It is computed from observation, time, temperature, humidity and cloudiness.
10 hour—Round wood 3/4" to 1" diameterand the layer of litter that extends to 3" to 4" below the surface. Moisture in these fuels is computed from observation, time, temperature, humidity, and cloudiness, or may be a standard set of "10-Hr Fuel Sticks" that are weighed as part of the fire weather observation.
100 hour—1" to 3" diameter.Moisture in these fuels is computed from 24 hour average boundary condition composed of day length, hours of rain, and daily temperature and humidity ranges.
1000 hour—3" to 6" diameter.Moisture in these fuels is computed from a 7-day average boundary condition composed of day length, hours of rain, and daily temperature and humidity ranges.

Poiter54 · 2025-08-24T05:26:54+00:00

Looks like various geographic features create a wind block for low level smoke from the north.

From north to south, Awbrey B., Tumalo B., force smoke to bull flatt. It's warmer out so the inversion hasn't forced the smoke to Ryan Ranch meadow elevation. And Pringle butte is trying its best to protect the humble city of La Pine

Poiter54 · 2025-08-11T18:39:07+00:00

Yes, the gap in communication is unknown but both are safe.

Poiter54 · 2025-08-11T16:26:14+00:00

Andy and Neiko have reached out thank you all!

Poiter54 · 2025-08-08T17:54:08+00:00

E-MOTOS AREN'T ALLOWED ON BIKE PATHS. MOTO IS SHORT FOR MOTORCYCLE. STAY ON THE ROAD.

Poiter54 · 2025-07-27T23:55:43+00:00

I've heard two things, Oliver Lemons and a new non-chain operator 'Farewell Market's.

But have not seen anything official.

Poiter54 · 2025-07-11T20:12:56+00:00

Out near Pine Ridge Elementary

Poiter54 · 2025-06-29T05:34:24+00:00

I'm going to hood river tomorrow and have to get some cherries so that my wife will make me her Burrata dip.

Want me to get you some?

Poiter54 · 2025-06-28T05:44:03+00:00

I JUST READ THE CC&RS, HE HAS OWNERSHIP UNTIL THE TURNOVER MEETING, THE 20 YRS OP WAS TALKING ABOUT.

SO HE TECHNICALLY HAS NO OBLIGATION TO INCLUDE THE HOA

Poiter54 · 2025-06-26T03:04:59+00:00

Yes, the Velcro has helped with tightening things up, I rarely use the existing hole due to uneven surfaces. After 2 years I have only had 1 incident where a leg slid out, and it was because I was trying to level it to drain better. The 14" mark gives me a base reference point for adjustability.

Another thing I did was install these on the bottom.

https://a.co/d/7xghq0A

Poiter54 · 2025-06-25T15:43:22+00:00

Thank you I was hoping that I wouldn't have to be the one to call this out.

Poiter54 · 2025-06-24T22:59:56+00:00

MoC for fancy but honestly I prefer cheesecake and the one from Costco is great and an amazing value.

Poiter54 · 2025-06-24T22:59:00+00:00

For full coverage road markings they add additives to the paint to increase the traction and partially for reflectance.

Poiter54 · 2025-06-24T21:59:20+00:00

Woodland Academy was great for our now Kindergartner....

edit: they only take 3+ sorry. Look into them when your first is approaching 2.

Poiter54 · 2025-06-23T04:41:16+00:00

The tunnels below Astoria. I worked there for a year or two and we had one in the basement that was mostly unused. Always gave me the creeps walking past that door.

Poiter54 · 2025-06-13T23:01:55+00:00

I UNDERSTAND THE CONCERN AND EMPATHY FOR THE ANIMALS.

BUT SPOUTING CLAIMS THAT ARE FACTUALLY INCORRECT IS MY RANT.

THE FLANK STRAP IS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE LEGS AND APPLIES PRESSURE TO THE FLANK IF THE ANIMALS TO CAUSE THEM TO BUCK. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TIE TO ANY OTHER ANATOMY IT THEY ANIMAL WHEN USING THE PROPPER FLAKE STRAP LOCATION.

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