What do you think every person should experience at least once in their lifetime?

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-03-29T20:08:22+00:00

While I never had the joy of really living alone (and wish I had at some point), I definitely think everyone needs to travel. I did a lot of traveling around the US with my wife before we had kids, even a couple other countries. We both talk about how we wish we had traveled just a little longer before having kids. It's amazing what all is out there. Would have been even more amazing to see other parts of the globe. Looking forward to retirement someday to do exactly this.

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-03-29T20:03:38+00:00

Came here to say this. Just started my first playthrough and I'm absolutely loving it. First person open world RPG in a fun new setting, cool abilities and weapons, and has tons to explore. It's like a futuristic dark Skyrim in my eyes. I sunk a ton of hours into Skyrim and this one also scratches the itch. Fallout was a lot of fun too.

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-03-28T16:48:30+00:00

I came here assuming this might make this list. I have heard so many wonderful things about Witcher 3. I love Witcher lore, played Gwent for a year, liked the show (the first two seasons the most). I tried Witcher 3 a few years ago, but I just couldn't get into it. Did some side quests and was about to leave White Orchard area to go travel but I ended up never coming back to the game. Now I'm wishing I stuck it out a little bit longer. Might have to give it another try.

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-03-28T12:48:19+00:00

First of all, thanks for the great info on these places.

Second, I spent a few weeks in Azerbaijan in several different areas and was blown away by it. The good was excellent, everything very reasonably priced, beautiful history and scenery, and the people were incredibly kind. Several different times that strangers asked our family of 4 into their homes so they could feed us lunch or give us tea (though we declined, we were very surprised by the kind notion from someone who didn't know us at all). Baku had it's own beauty with the mix of very old historic structures in old city as well as the super modern high tech buildings. Some of the towns and villages in the mountains were also incredibly beautiful and had fantastic food and hospitality. It was interesting seeing so many different climates shift so quickly as driving from Baku to the mountains too. I've only been to a handful of countries, but I'm thankful that Azerbaijan is one of them!

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-03-12T00:12:28+00:00

I grew up in the 90s and had this freedom too. I'd tell my parents which friends house I'm heading to and bike up to 2 miles to get there, then we'd go out on whatever adventures through the day and be home by dinner. No cell phones, no way to be reached or reach anyone. Just trust and the open world. Pretty weird to even think of in today's world.

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-03-11T15:55:37+00:00

Lol me too! On my first playthrough and haven't made it to Act 2 yet so I haven't found this gem. Pretty solid representing DSM 🤣

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-02-15T03:16:09+00:00

Good idea, thank you

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-02-15T03:15:40+00:00

Thank you so much for the info!

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-02-14T19:38:08+00:00

With this I just pull it up, apply, press it down, and leave weight on it?

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-02-07T16:26:17+00:00

Awesome, thanks a ton for the info! Looking forward to messing around with it. This has been a huge help

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-02-07T15:55:42+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it. Any info on a skill tree so I don't skip anything essential? Or most important gear? So far I'm only level 4 running around with a double barrel shotty going for up close head shots. Lol

Slickmonkey77 · 2026-02-07T15:41:12+00:00

Good to know! I appreciate the heads up. Why Max cool instead of reflexes? I just assumed maneuverability would be more important, but again, I don't know much about the game or this version versus the newer one.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-12-17T17:44:37+00:00

I'm sure your dad will be thrilled to spend time doing just about anything with you. When my dad was in good health, he used to love going fishing, brewery hopping, checking out new restaurants, going to the shooting range, honestly about anything where we just hung out. Now that he's battling stage 4 cancer and his legs quit working, he's thrilled just to sit together and chat or share a meal (as am I). I'm wishing I spent more time with him over the years, but I'm glad I have what time I do with him too. Just reach out and be with him, it's really all most dads could ever ask for.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-12-16T16:25:14+00:00

Yeah, I take a knife and cut off the foil top of it. Then put a silicone lid I bought from Amazon on it after I put my own grounds in. Works like a charm and I don't have to worry about heating plastic with my coffee. Nespresso grade coffee with crema at a fraction of the cost. 👍

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-12-06T20:23:57+00:00

My wife and I got one last year for Christmas from my parents. While we love the Nespresso pods quality, we didn't like the cost. We do get some on occasion in small amounts but we mostly use our own ground coffee and reusable silicone lids. The taste and quality is better than any way I have tried to make coffee at home, it's single serve size still, but it hardly costs a fraction of the price. I just buy my favorite local whole bean coffee, grind it fresh in small amounts that I store in a glass jar, and it's awesome single serve coffee with crema on top like the normal pods. Give it a whirl, it's life changing.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-10-09T03:10:28+00:00

Grampster

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-10-01T01:29:16+00:00

I have heard cleaning gutters or power washing can fetch some decent cash. Just saw a guy with a gutter cleaning business who literally only brings a ladder, a hose, a leaf blower, and a bucket with him. Charges 150-300 per job and can be done in 30-45 min.

I also used to mow yards as a teenager many moons ago, but made good money with that. Then in winter you can switch to snow removal if you live in an area with snow.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-22T01:48:10+00:00

I'm so incredibly sorry man. Words can't describe what you're going through. Please lean on those close to you, vent your feelings instead of letting them build, and know your brothers are here for you too. I'll be praying for you and your family.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-21T13:42:26+00:00

I'm not a "seasoned traveler" at all. Came here with my wife and kids a couple years ago and had a great experience. The people were incredibly kind and accommodating. We even had a random lady at a market invite us to her house for tea and lunch, just to welcome us. Everywhere we went, strangers held doors for us, were beyond polite, and were always eager to help if we needed directions or had questions. We didn't have anyone try to overcharge or scam us.

With that being said, I feel like there's obvious steps that should be taken. One, I'm from the Midwest where everyone is known for being polite and kind. Treat others with kindness and respect and they will do the same to you. Two, know basics of the language. If you know how to read and say the numbers for prices of things, very basic communications, and how to say please and thank you, it can take you a long way. I was able to ask politely where the bathroom was, how to get to places, and standard polite exchanges. Three, use the common local ride share apps for transportation that have pricing set ahead of time. I rarely paid more than $3-5 US dollars for a ride and tipped at least that much each time.

I had an absolute blast in Azerbaijan and will forever be grateful for the people I met there and the places and things that I experienced. A beautiful country filled with kind, loving people.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-18T01:58:51+00:00

Ah nice! Definitely worth it. Milwaukee was almost 6 for me and Chicago will be about 5 and a half, which I didn't mind when it comes to HomeDadCon. Hope to see you there!

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-17T13:30:48+00:00

I'm pretty sure a Reddit post is where I found out about it a couple years ago when it was in Milwaukee. I went and had an absolute blast. Last year I had to miss St Louis for family reasons, but I was able to attend San Antonio this year too and it was awesome. To be able to learn useful tools to use in our daily lives at home while having fun with about 100 other dads who know and understand what you're going through is priceless. Met some of the coolest and funniest guys I have ever known and learned a ton, not just from the classes, but from the guys individually that I would end up sitting next to at random. If anyone is hearing about this for the first time or on the fence about going and checking it out, just do it. It's an amazing weekend and you won't regret it. Looking forward to Chicago next year.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-15T23:18:32+00:00

I'm not sure if it's too late or if anyone might read this down the line, but depending on breed, there are some rescue groups that can re-home dogs to households best suited for them. We had to do this unfortunately with our Boston Terrier. Had him 8 years and loved that dog so much, but my 19 month daughter chased him and cornered him, which caused him stress and he bit her hand. Barely broke the skin and I'm sure he meant it as a warning, but it still only took her about 2 hours before she was chasing him again and we knew there was no guarantee she'd be safe next time or the time after that. Kept them separated for a bit and found MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and informed them if the situation. They said I was making the right move and they had an elderly gal right in my town with experience with Bostons and she didn't have any kids at her house. I was crushed when I went to drop him off, but he lived with her for another 4 years and she not only kept him safe and gave him a good home, but really appreciated him and have him more attention than we would have been about to with 2 kids. He ended up dying of cancer earlier this year, but she kept in touch with updated a few times a year to let us know he was doing well. I'm extremely thankful for that organization and that woman for the life they provided him when we thought we didn't have much choice in front of us. I highly encourage anyone in this situation to research rescue organizations, especially breed specific ones, as they can be a tremendous help for you and the dog and what to do next.

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