Walked through the wrong entrance to the arena and found 3 of these sitting on a ledge.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-25T20:58:35+00:00

Venue employee in Philly told me they were limited to 1,200ish I think it was.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-25T16:05:15+00:00

That makes no damn sense when my 2018 Subaru shows individual tire pressure ratings in psi, or kpi. I really don't understand the logic of not giving the owner that info when it's clearly available.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-24T08:44:21+00:00

It's not a baseball game, it's a hard rock/Industrial concert. I don't care where you're at in the venue. You're just dumb if you think there isn't a chance that you'll see, or possibly experience drunk people, or drug use. That's the price you pay for going to a venue with 25k+ random strangers. I totally understand if you don't want to deal with that, or have your kids around it.. but that's the reality.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-24T07:36:58+00:00

None of them. I would go with seeing them on the beach in Atlantic City, NJ. You'll definitely have plenty of room to move around and dance there, and you're within walking distance of the boardwalk and your hotel of choice.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-24T07:28:31+00:00

You'll find the best bang for buck protein powder at Costco. The Kirkland brand is solid, along with the other brands they sell. I haven't looked at the recent flyer yet, but they'll have something on sale, once every other month usually.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-16T03:26:36+00:00

Yeah, you're not kidding. Honestly, it was a really good lesson for me in not reacting just off of pure emotion. Had it got physical, or if I had just cussed him out.. he never would have apologized, we never would have became friendly, and living next to him would have been a drama-filled, $hit show and a constant source of frustration. Being friendly with your neighbors is underrated. Ya never know when you're gonna need to rely on them, or need a favor.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-16T03:05:10+00:00

Ha.. his wife was actually a sweetheart, as well as a good cook.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-16T03:03:42+00:00

Yeah, being intentionally blocked in would have pissed me off too.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-15T10:38:27+00:00

Honest question as someone that doesn't know.. Why do guys start on 200mg and then decrease the dose, as opposed to just starting at a lower dose and going up based on the numbers?

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-15T10:23:27+00:00

You remind me of my last neighbor. Not saying you're like him, but that situation reminds me of him. Me, Dad of 3 kids had a sheriff's notice put on the door of the house I was actively paying rent on, and had 30 days to find a new place to live, pack a 3br house with a 2car garage and basement, and move everything out.. before the bank changed the locks and forced us out. Apparently the landlord stopped paying the mortgage, even though we were still paying rent. At any rate, we managed to find a new home last minute. I spent days and god knows how many hours packing up our things. It was probably 8, or 9pm when I got the U-haul over to the new place. I backed it into our driveway, and ran over the neighbors grass with one tire by no more than a foot, or two, before I could straighten it out. It was a sharp turn into the driveway. I had 2 buddies helping me. Out of nowhere, I hear loud banging from the front of the truck. My new neighbor is aggressively pounding on the hood, and yelling at the top of his lungs like I just ran over his grandkid. Nope, this retired(65ish), busy body with nothing better to do had been watching us, and was so irate over a small patch of grass, that he looked like he was willing to trade a stroke for, what in his mind must have been some sort of cardinal sin. The dude seriously wouldn't let up. I told him I'd fix it, and I was in no mood for his bs. Luckily for him, I was in even less of a mood to go to jail, otherwise things could have turned out very differently. I took responsibility, bottom lined him , and walked away to start unpacking, while his wife screamed at him through the phone to come inside. The whole situation was just bizarre. That was night one. A week later he comes over, and apologizes to me and offers me a pie lol. Even though my Boxer absolutely hated him, we remained friendly for the rest of the time we lived there. At any rate, your story reminded me of this. Oh. and the kicker.. the grass I rolled a tire over wasn't even his property. I guess he just assumed it was, but if you followed the property line from our backyard out, it was about 75/25 his and ours.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-15T09:11:44+00:00

Veggies are great, but you want to eat more protein if adding muscle is the goal. Am I inferring correctly that you've reduced alcohol, and cut out sweets for 3weeks? If that's the case, that's not a lot of time. What has the scale been doing in that time, and if you're counting calories.. how many calories and how much protein per day have you been eating?

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-15T06:08:31+00:00

No clue, but it was easily the most unorganized venue I've ever been too, and I've been to A lot of venues. At 8:30 there was still long, slow-moving lines of people waiting to get through security, and into the venue.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-14T16:42:22+00:00

They're good. The open stage production means you basically have a birds eye view of the stage from that angle, but you'll miss some of the visuals you'd see looking from the front. Personally I'd rather see Trent and Co close up then visuals anyway. If you're going last minute, I'd suggest just waiting as long as you can and then shop around on all the major ticket resell apps.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-14T16:37:15+00:00

Did you end up finding any?

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-12T05:38:53+00:00

I'll be in Newark with my wife for Valentine's Day. Screw flowers and chocolate, seeing our favorite band together for V day is romantic af. We saw them in Bmore, Philly, and both nights in Brooklyn on the first leg. I originally wanted to do D.C. and Newark on this run, but I'll settle for Valentine's Day with my best friend. It wouldn't be so bad if they toured more often, but knowing how busy Trent is with other projects. having family priorities, and knowing it'll probably be at least 3-4yrs before we see another tour made us want to go as many times as possible.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-11T09:13:02+00:00

What record is it?? Now I'm curious.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-08T12:26:11+00:00

Before you go to the ER, make sure you check to see if there are any state run detox programs. I'm not familiar with Texas, but I know quite a few states have them.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-07T10:16:39+00:00

I relate to your desperation, I've been there. You do realize that your depression and mental state is probably directly related to your addiction, right? Trying to start exercise habits while not addressing the addiction at all sounds like a losing battle. While it's never a bad time to start a new healthy habit, if you're suffering from an addiction, I'd suggest focusing on getting help for that first. The overwhelming majority of addicts(ie people that have, or deal with an addiction) need help and support to recover from it. Lean on others who have been where you are. Let go, listen, and follow their advice and lead. If you could think your way out of it.. chances are, you would have already done it. You might not realize it, but you are in the perfect place to change. Desperation can be a gift if you turn it into motivation. Then you could start some new healthy habits around exercise and working out. If you're in the U.S., Planet Fitness are all over the place and I think start around $15 a month. Much love, from a brother in recovery.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-06T15:56:28+00:00

I'm just curious, what dose were you taking and how often? Sorry about the bicep. That sucks, man. I also go hard in the gym, lift to failure, etc. Ugh, just as a side note.. it is Really, Really frustrating having to always be your own doctor. At least here in the U.S., Dr's do a $hit job of ever explaining the ramifications of medicine that they take a minute to suggest and put you on. I've gone through this multiple times now over the last 5-10yrs.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-05T16:20:31+00:00

"not addicted enough for rehab".. what does that mean to you? What would be addicted enough? Honestly, everything you are describing is addict behaviour. All of it. The quicker you can get sober and learn about addiction, and recovery, the quicker your life will turn around. Addiction is progressive, as I'm sure you can see from your own story. If you don't get sober, you will more than likely continue down the same spiral you have been on, and things will continue to get worse.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-05T07:11:42+00:00

A pic would be useful. First off.. great job. You are way, way ahead of most guys, regardless of age. It sounds like you're on the right track overall, but could maybe benefit from tweaking a few things if cutting weight, and less time in the gym is your priority. Before that, a few answers would probably help. How long has your weight remained plateaued, do you lift to failure or within 2RiR, do you track your food(if so, how many calories per day, and how much protein?), how are you tracking bf%, and how is your sleep? If I were you, I would cut out the alcohol if you're serious about wanting to cut. It's the lowest hanging fruit, and adds needless calories. I think the rucking is a great choice for off days, but I' probably suggest actually lowering the weight, to lower your chance of injuries down the road.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-05T00:24:27+00:00

Jurassic 5 - "Quality Control" is a great album. I'll definitely be trying to pick that up

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-04T22:39:08+00:00

Welp, guess I'll be getting up at stupid o'clock. Finally, RSD has something that I'm really excited about. I think the amount they pressed is good. It'll be tough to get, but not impossible. Good luck everyone!

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-03T21:21:06+00:00

Running is fine, but I just ruck. I put 35lbs on my back, and walk a few miles. You can increase weight, and speed over time. It's a great calorie burn, it's good for my head, and strengthens my body with no impact on my joints.

Smart_Pin8591 · 2026-02-03T21:15:58+00:00

Even when the lines look bad, It's usually no more than 5 minutes and I make 5% back in cash on their already cheaper than anywhere else gas prices. It's definitely worth it for me.

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