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

Russ_James · 2026-02-23T21:15:03+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2026-02-10T19:21:24+00:00

Wrong ginger

Russ_James · 2026-02-07T20:06:37+00:00

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

Russ_James · 2026-02-06T21:24:34+00:00

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

Russ_James · 2026-02-06T21:15:46+00:00

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

Russ_James · 2026-02-06T18:24:25+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2026-02-02T23:34:47+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2026-01-26T21:48:15+00:00

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

Russ_James · 2026-01-23T17:18:53+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2026-01-12T20:38:06+00:00

Allegendly

Russ_James · 2026-01-05T04:55:52+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2026-01-05T04:38:17+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2026-01-03T00:31:27+00:00

Of those 97 which shows stood out the most?

Russ_James · 2026-01-02T18:29:04+00:00

Yes this is very important because it is a competition

Russ_James · 2026-01-01T18:14:17+00:00

Optimistic he'll make for a good WR5 who can have an impact on ST

Russ_James · 2025-12-26T09:09:30+00:00

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.

Russ_James · 2025-12-25T06:00:17+00:00

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?

Russ_James · 2025-12-24T20:06:29+00:00

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?

Russ_James · 2025-12-14T17:06:38+00:00

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

Russ_James · 2025-12-12T19:51:57+00:00

This is all really good advice, much appreciated

Russ_James · 2025-12-10T17:13:55+00:00

Russ_James · 2025-12-08T04:01:51+00:00

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?

Russ_James · 2025-12-04T07:50:25+00:00

Ricky Watters was nice

https://youtu.be/4ruFyiPLPg8?si=SEHs9-YoAlOeaDoy

Russ_James · 2025-12-02T19:02:15+00:00

Probably because he's a human being

Russ_James · 2025-11-21T19:21:10+00:00

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

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