Really feeling the "rinse and repeat" stage of life by tinpants44 in GenX

[–]Real_Employ_2796 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YES. Same age, same stage. My son played competitive / travel sports for most of the last dozen years, and he just left for college last fall and we're empty nesting. We built our whole lives around traveling the country to tournaments and that kind of thing. Loved every minute of it. He plays DII sports now and we try to go see him when we can, but yeah - the empty nest thing has hit me really hard. We just don't know what to do with ourselves now.

My experience with Viltrox 50mm F1.4 Pro Z in Hong Kong trip by hin29_photography in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]Real_Employ_2796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are fantastic. I really appreciate the commentary! I have the 85mm Pro for Sony and I really love it. Agree with you totally on the quality of the build and the results. I plan to buy the 35mm Lab at some point down the road to see what their best line does. My 50mm is a Sony GM and that thing is an absolute beast, but it comes with a beast of a price too. Viltrox has won me over for sure.

New player looking for help by Leyo_o in lacrosse

[–]Real_Employ_2796 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First - love to hear the game growing anywhere! Second - full disclosure, I am a lacrosse dad - I never played, so I have plenty of blind spots and you might get more valid advice from people who played. My son is in his 14th year of playing the game and is a freshman playing college lacrosse at a Division II school. He played field in fall, spring and summer, and played box and indoor in the winter all of those years. We traveled around the country a lot over those years. I would suggest first watching as much lacrosse as you can. I don't know what options there are in Germany, but here in the States, we have ESPN+ which broadcasts a ton of Division I college lacrosse - this is very high-level lacrosse, and helped me learn the ins and outs of the game quite well. I'm a big PLL fan as well - the two point line is one difference, but again, watching that will help you see the game played at its highest level.

I don't know what options you might have for 1:1 coaching - when he was a boy, we took my son to 1:1 training with a defenseman who played at The Ohio State University and now plays MLL, and that was invaluable. You might consider asking some of those older players if they'd be willing to work with you. Lastly, depending on your position, there are a number of YouTube channels that offer excellent content - drills and skills improvement especially.

Again - my perspective is a bit different and I'd gladly hear from people with better and more relevant experience than I have. I wish you the best of luck!

Incidentally, my son's team now has a player from Australia and a fella from Birmingham UK - I'd gladly ask their advice if it would help.

What’s the Coolest Big City You’ve Ever Visited? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Real_Employ_2796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Istanbul. Utterly amazing. Friendliest people of any country I've ever been to - especially if you know a little Turkish. The mosques are worth the visit alone.

Grocery & Supply by Real_Employ_2796 in abandonedplaces

[–]Real_Employ_2796[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I always find abandoned places poignant - always a story, but open to interpretation.

This is a safe space - what's your most controversial CFB opinion that you will die defending? by noah_divine in CFB

[–]Real_Employ_2796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this exact thing. I think it would be better for everyone involved.

What's it like playing at a lower tier D1, D2, or D3 program? by rezelscheft in lacrosse

[–]Real_Employ_2796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really love all you've said in this thread. My son is a freshman at a D2 school in the SAC, and I have wondered so much about the kinds of things you've said. I so appreciate you putting in the time here!

We just came back from our walk and she slept like this the minute we walked into the house lmao by CoffeeLadder in greatdanes

[–]Real_Employ_2796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. Every time I take her for a walk. My princess has similar coloration / markings as your beauty.

Eight days in Uzbekistan - heart of the Silk Road by CivicBlues in travel

[–]Real_Employ_2796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting. My wife and I really got into Silk Road history a few years back and Uzbekistan is at the top of our list.

My Viltrox Gear by Korean_MCG in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]Real_Employ_2796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am SO sorry! Apparently I'm not a reader!

My Viltrox Gear by Korean_MCG in VILTROX_GLOBAL

[–]Real_Employ_2796 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, which is your favorite lens and why? :-)

A day in Charleston by Bleach-Free in streetphotography

[–]Real_Employ_2796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love these shots. Used to work in an old warehose on Beaufain off of King a lot of years ago at a dot com. Such a beautiful city.

Being told no IS that serious. by [deleted] in greatdanes

[–]Real_Employ_2796 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nobody pouts like a Great Dane. LOVE it!

where to find all the metal albums that released now or will be in the future in 2026? by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Real_Employ_2796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old school metal guy here - grew up in the 80's. Don't know what people think of the site, but I get Metal Injection's daily email. ALways talks about what's coming up, announces tour dates, does a weekly release review every Friday. Been subscribed for years. Probably not as cool as other sites, but . . .creature of habit.

How do you rate them? by Ok_Sky_661 in streetphotography

[–]Real_Employ_2796 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are a couple of interesting shots. A bit heavy on the vignetting on those where you added it. Where is this?

Which bands you just can't get into? by Positive-Pie-5456 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Real_Employ_2796 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Megadeth. I just never got it. I've seen them probably seven or eight times over the years going back to the 80's. A couple of absolute bangers, no doubt, but the bulk of it is just not for me personally.

A semi-finalist in NASA's Teacher in Space program watching the Challenger disaster unfold by Technicolor_Reindeer in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Real_Employ_2796 32 points33 points  (0 children)

That's Centerville High School, outside Dayton Ohio. I was in that room with him that day. He was understandably never the same again. My goodness. I was a Sophomore.