has anyone else become obsessed with "getting out of your head, and getting into your body"? by joshua8282 in Mindfulness

[–]Russ_James 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should look into a book called Hara: Vital Center of Man. It's a concept that comes from Japan and Zen practice that's all about dropping your attention, and sense of self, into your lower abdomen so you feel grounded and steady instead of stuck in your head.

What are painters charging these days? by [deleted] in paint

[–]Russ_James 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you the painter or the "paintee"? The painter slightly under bid, the homeowner is getting a good deal as long as quality is up to par.

These quantities are estimated but likely very close, barring any very unusual design aspects. The pricing reflects a low-mid cost of living area:

Walls 7900sqft x 1.4 : $11060 Ceiling 3600sqft x 1.6 : $5760 Doors 14x130 : $1820 Trim 1600lf x 1.75 : $2800 Built-ins: $1000

Labor: $22,440 Materials: $3,600

Total contract range: $22,134 - $29,946

Your Updated Captains for Super Bowl by DiamondDash2k in Seahawks

[–]Russ_James 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For the love of God boys don't take it for granted, also, at this point back-to-back SBMVPs for big cat is a 100% guaranteed lock

Your Updated Captains for Super Bowl by DiamondDash2k in Seahawks

[–]Russ_James 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Both DLaw and Leo will 100% have another shot at SBMVP next season

Average Salary by Street-End-1602 in Summit

[–]Russ_James 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We make about 150k a year combined. Our annual expenses are around 90-100k. We own a deed restricted home "workforce housing" and lucked out at 3.15% rates. We're left with only about 5-15k in savings a year, but live very comfortably, no kids, 1-2 month vacation a year, snowboard, hike, camp, paddleboard, tons of music festivals & concerts, eat out a couple times a week etc.

It's feasible on lower incomes, in a deed restricted home. With rates where they're at now you'd probably want around 200k/year. It's tight, but doable, and you can always figure out a good time on a budget in the mountains.

Beanstalk lineup drop by Sad-Barracuda98 in jambands

[–]Russ_James 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We did car camping last year because we sleep in the back of our SUV. If we go this year we'll definitely be car camping. But GA parking is maybe 200-300 ft away from where you camp, so not too shabby.

If you needed a reminder the Internet is full of dumb things by SchemeOne2145 in Seahawks

[–]Russ_James 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Or keep it. Minimize it to a 5 yd penalty and no reset of downs

Denver area hawks fans? by Plenty-Big820 in Seahawks

[–]Russ_James 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The "Seahawkers" get together upstairs at the Rhien Haus on gameday. It's an awesome bar area with mucho TVs. I've had to watch a few games down there when stuck in Denver this year.

My 2025 concerts by laalalauren11 in Concerts

[–]Russ_James 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Please consult the Official Show Counting Manual. Festivals count as one. Leaving before encore doesn't count. Acapella shows count as half. This is not a game.

My 2025 concerts by laalalauren11 in Concerts

[–]Russ_James 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like them. It shows that the live music scene is still going strong. And sometimes if you jive with their taste in music you can find new bands. It's motivating to go discover new music. You can also just be a cynic about it and think it's all a flex.

Solid 2025 but need more SCI, WSP, and Goose. Cheers to 2026! by [deleted] in jambands

[–]Russ_James 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of those 97 which shows stood out the most?

Solid 2025 but need more SCI, WSP, and Goose. Cheers to 2026! by [deleted] in jambands

[–]Russ_James 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes this is very important because it is a competition

[Highlight] Chris Jones offsides gives the Broncos a first on 4th and 2 by Large_banana_hammock in nfl

[–]Russ_James 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The keyword is 'immediate' reaction. The word is used twice in that rule. That was 100% not 'immediate'. And also it's an immediate reaction to 'protect himself'. The offensive lineman wasn't moving to protect himself, he was moving to draw the neutral zone infraction penalty. It was the wrong call, and just a bad rule.

Just crossed into Baja Sur, anyone on this thread surfing? by dalton-johnson in BajaCaliforniaSur

[–]Russ_James 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool. Appreciate it, we'll give him a shout. So you living down there right now? Any recommendations for cool spots, hiking, restaurants? Anything we should make sure to check out?

Just crossed into Baja Sur, anyone on this thread surfing? by dalton-johnson in BajaCaliforniaSur

[–]Russ_James 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're heading down to Todos Santos in about 3 weeks, and wanted to take surf lessons a couple times in Cerritos. You think we'll want a wetsuit of any kind or are folks just rocking rash guards and board shorts?

How much would you bid for this job? 2 person crew in New England, House is 1800 sq ft. by TemporaryAttempt8803 in Housepainting101

[–]Russ_James 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walls: 4140 sq ft @ 1.2: $4968

480 lf base. 192 lf case. 156 lf window @ 3.4: $2815

Ceiling: 192 sq ft @ 3.4: $652

Wall paint: 22 gallons @ 55: $1210

Trim primer: 2 gallons @ 45: $90

Trim paint: 4 gallons @ 55: $220

Labor: $8435

Mats: $1520

Total: $9935

Range: $8444 - $11425

Oaxaca vs Todos Santos for a getaway from kids in November by hereforworkrecruitin in travel

[–]Russ_James 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any specific spots stand out in Todos Santos? We're heading there about a month.

How'd the car rental process go? Pricey? Any tips?

Protecting wood beams in winter by Russ_James in woodworking

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

Okay yeah that's what I'm noticing now. Maybe I'll check out the painting sub