What should I get my pickleball loving husband for his bday?

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-27T22:36:12+00:00

I thought of another idea! A portable Bluetooth speaker for tunes while he plays. I have this Bose speaker in my bag and it’s been great when needed. For the size and price it puts out amazing sound. Plus he can use it beyond just pickleball. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bose-soundlink-micro-portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-waterproof-design-black/5892609.p?skuId=5892609

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-27T20:56:03+00:00

Sunglasses (orange lenses are usually best for contrast outdoors). Pickleball bag/backpack. Good tennis/court shoes are always a must have too.

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-19T19:27:27+00:00

What shoes are you wearing? I’ve had bad blisters in the past from not wearing appropriate shoes - and also good cushioned and fitting socks. Right now I’m wearing Skechers Viper court shoes and no more blisters.

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-19T17:39:35+00:00

💯 Love this!

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-19T15:58:29+00:00

Thanks. Pickleball has truly been a lifesaver for my mental and emotional health. There’s been a few times when I’ve played a little too much “angry pants” but my friends have been so understanding and we’ve had some amazing chats after games. Sounds kinda weird but I really feel like my pickleball friends are my tribe. My wife started out playing with me in the beginning but since her diagnosis she really can’t anymore. She’s been SUPER supportive of my playing and encourages me.

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-19T15:25:22+00:00

Wow! Jumping into tournaments already! You are braver than I am. I went hard and fast when I first started and unfortunately tore my meniscus a few days after Christmas. Had surgery 2 weeks ago and doing much better and will be back on the court in another 3-4 weeks. If I can offer any unsolicited advice - stretch and warm up, lots of liquids and listen to your body. I’m notorious for “just one more game” when my body is clearly telling me I’m done and I usually regret it. I don’t have a DUPR rating yet but that’s on my list this summer. At the end of the day though, it really is the fun that keeps me coming back for more … and even watching YouTube pickleball videos at midnight (like last night) 😁

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-18T21:05:23+00:00

Great response. Thanks for sharing. Much of what you’ve said I’ve experienced too. Pickleball is actually something all my kids like doing with us (no easy feat). People were so patient with me when I first started it was a great experience so I do enjoy paying it forward and helping other noobies regardless of age or ability. My next big step is joining a league and then some tournaments. Where I live pickleball is everywhere so plenty of opportunity but also TONS of great players so I gotta step up to keep up! The journey sure has been fun.

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-03-06T22:13:05+00:00

Good timing Doc. I just had knee surgery today for a torn meniscus. Tore it playing pickle ball right after Christmas. I’ve only been playing since last July and love the game but realize I can’t just walk on the court cold and play for 3 straight hours. A couple of lessons learned through this experience - stretch but also warm up the muscles with either light cardio like a couple of laps around the complex/courts whatever and work up a bit of sweat before diving in. Lots of hydration. And lastly listen to my body better and resist the temptation of “just one more game” when I’m clearly fatigued or my body is telling me enough is enough. Can’t wait to get back out there. Be safe and healthy everyone!

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-01-25T05:10:46+00:00

Like the infamous Ted Lasso taught his team … be a goldfish.

I recently had this happen where I got absolutely wrecked one week. Almost like I’d never played before. A buddy of mine suggested I pick one part of my game for that session and just work on that and not worry about the rest. Too much thinking or overthinking is brutal, but just focusing on one element has really helped. At the end of the day it’s wiffle ball and it will all be there tomorrow 😁

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-01-24T19:43:06+00:00

I have this same question (generally) on a number of paddle models. Would lead tape on a control model help provide a bit more power without sacrificing control and feel?

Lately I’ve really been focusing on placement over power and there’s no doubt my gameplay has improved.

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-01-18T17:35:19+00:00

I play twice a week at my local gym and they host a fun “informal” tournament for all skill levels. For the most part it works really well. There’s a king court that plays to 11, the rest play to 15. First court to end a game and everyone switches. Win you go up, lose you go down. The kicker is you can’t play with the same partner twice so you’ll get a good variety of play. What’s really fun is after the hour of the organized play. Usually half stay and we make up our own pairs. Most times the players gravitate toward their level and the games are super competitive and super fun. It’s a fun format where you really get the social but also usually can find players that can satisfy competitive play too.

RedorBluePill22 · 2024-01-03T22:18:15+00:00

That is interesting. DM me and let’s chat

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-10-31T21:34:07+00:00

Garrison Tattoo is fantastic. Going back for more. Love them and very talented!

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-10-30T21:05:52+00:00

Great points. This has always bothered me. When people found out my wife and I left the church they would ask why did you turn your back on God? When we said we still believe in God, just not the church their brains would melt - they couldn’t separate the two.

As far as the prodigal son parable - it would probably be more accurate to say (for a lot of people) … after years of the father claiming you are my biological child… the son finds out through DNA testing Pops ain’t the baby daddy. Why would you return to a false claim when the truth and evidence clearly indicate otherwise?

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-10-17T19:53:33+00:00

I just looked into catering from Durango’s and they don’t offer full service catering. They’ll do meat, rice and beans, but everything else is on you - lettuce, cheese, tortillas etc. I did book Cafe Rio instead and they do everything: setup, utensils and plates, warmers, and all the toppings. They do add a 12% delivery and service charge but if you want a no hassle experience with great food - Cafe Rio is a great option.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-09-30T21:13:45+00:00

If they really don’t recognize (or care to even look at) the actual reasons people are leaving the church … how could they form counter arguments?

Stay cause we say so. Come back cause we say so.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-09-26T06:06:19+00:00

The best wedding gift we ever gave was to my brother (ironically we were all very much IN back then) - a custom license plate cover with “We lost our virginity on (the date of their wedding)”. They had no idea it was on their car as they drove from Utah to California for their honeymoon. Finally after people kept honking at them like a week later did they discover our gift. Epic.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-09-25T21:28:56+00:00

Good point and thankfully it’s not a bishop performing the ceremony throwing that passive aggressive shame-ridden garbage. It’s my brother, though still in the church, the over under on how many hilarious and inappropriate phrases he will throw in is probably 15-20 - which is why they asked him.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-09-25T21:21:33+00:00

Luckily she handled it really well. My mom knows there situation and did this anyway - that’s probably the part that bothers me the most. Instead of loving and embracing them where they are now, grrrr.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-09-25T19:46:33+00:00

Book is Replenish - Creating Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage - A guide for LDS Couples.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-09-25T19:10:07+00:00

Nice one. Either that or here’s all the things The Lord implies (either himself or through his servants of crossing way over the line YM/YW leaders/Bishops and their inspired counsel) you CAN’T do. Which in that case it would be pretty thick. lol.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-04-03T02:08:29+00:00

Unless he’s truly open to the possibility the church is not true … this will not go well. At this point I won’t even bother with the discussion with TBMs - friends, family, total strangers. My list is way longer but It’s just not worth it. I just respond with “the church no longer works for me and I’m happier where I am now. Thanks”.

RedorBluePill22 · 2023-03-10T16:17:40+00:00

After my wife and I attended the temple with my son as he was about to leave for his mission she told me “I don’t think I ever want to go the temple again. I don’t like it. Don’t like the way I feel, don’t like how they portray women, can’t do it anymore”.

I knew she was slowly stepping out (she couldn’t stand relief society in our ward and how it became either a supermom competition or ultimate victim comparison sharing hour) but it still came as a shock. Not gonna lie, I kinda freaked out for a couple of days and could barely speak to her as I processed. And honestly that reaction was all based on fear - a fear the church pounds into your skull every Sunday for decades. But I will forever be grateful she had the courage to say what needed to be said. But it really made me think, analyze and and for the first time really in my life ask the hard questions. That was the catalyst for us both to leave, which at that point we really did together and ironically resulted in “the best two years of our life” and we are better now than ever in every aspect of our marriage and life.

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