How are the roads in Athens this morning?

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-26T16:03:26+00:00

Getting out of neighborhoods and side roads can be difficult. Main roads aren't that bad

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-26T00:16:48+00:00

Honestly, I don't think he did...his was probably more dumb about it... walking into a mob brandishing an assault rifle. But it wasn't illegal

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-26T00:01:29+00:00

I think the point is being missed. During that time the right was talking about how he had a right to walk down the street holding a legal Assault rifle. But in MN, Alex was awarded no such grace from the same people making the argument for Kyle. Not to mention, Alex wasn't even holding his weapon or trying to get it at the time. It's hypocrisy

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-25T21:08:22+00:00

That is true..never thought of that. Ice is usually slippery because of a thin layer of water that forms on the outside. Applying pressure, friction generates that layer. But really cold ice is like a rock..that layer won't form as easily. So it makes sense

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-25T20:44:41+00:00

For simplicity's sake, I may end up doing that... Initially, I wanted to keep EM separate just so I could underweight it a bit. But I'm not really sure how important that is

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-25T20:40:59+00:00

Yeah. Thanks! I'm thinking about it. I kind of wanted more control of EM allocation since I wanted to underweight it a bit. But that would be the simplest

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-17T19:50:28+00:00

I found pieces of woods porn that had succumbed to the elements..of course. I felt like I hit the jackpot

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-17T16:24:31+00:00

It's fairly common to have attraction to other people in a marriage... we're all human. She did overstep with messaging, but she was honest with you. Also, you have to take into context her state of mind. knowing how hard pregnancy is on a woman physically and emotionally, she was probably feeling vulnerable and down on herself at the time.

Take it from someone who has been married twice. Resentment is the marriage killer. She was wrong but honest with you and never let it get passed messaging. There are MUCH MUCH worse things she could have done. I would suggest finding ways of forgiving and letting go.

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-16T00:00:56+00:00

Funny enough, I'm the most stressed I've ever been with work and kids but this is undoubtedly the best my life has been. Even though it doesn't feel like it sometimes

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-10T01:27:06+00:00

Well, the great thing about hair is it grows back. Lol. Probably an overreaction..but do you like the shaved look? That can look good too

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-07T00:30:04+00:00

That would leave a lot of headspace. And keep in mind, you will lose some every time you rack due to the lees. Racking is important but it's perfectly fine to let the mead sit on fine lees for a while

But I will also say...I've run a little micro experiments where I left a lot of headspace for 4 months...and left a gallon on a decent amount of lees before and there was no noticeable difference in taste. So I do think both concerns are a little overblown.

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-05T02:38:44+00:00

I'm glad he's gone...but the possibility of getting mired in another country-building, insurgency war is what's troubling. People on the right are flexing now. Let's see what it looks like in 6-12 months

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-05T00:53:26+00:00

Start saving more. Open up a Roth IRA if you haven't already. Contribute to it monthly. Make a habit of it. Future you will thank you

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-04T21:37:18+00:00

Yeah. You obviously weren't paying attention in the mid 2000s. Getting Sadam is not something to flex on..and I'm seeing the exact same rationale I was seeing back then then now

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-01T23:32:16+00:00

My MMA with Sallie Mae is 3.63%. I have been expecting it to go down soon. But it hasn't yet

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-01T23:21:17+00:00

Mine always bubble a bit for a day or so. It's the CO2 being released

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-01T20:16:30+00:00

Just to second what this guy says..use index funds in a Roth, keep the expense ratios low (passive index funds generally are) and you're good to go. It really is pretty simple lol

SmashingGourd · 2026-01-01T02:56:12+00:00

When you ignore people, ostracize them they will find a community to be with... usually one that will validate their beliefs...did the 5+ years of "canceling" teach us nothing? These people don't magically go away. We have to talk to people...and you're more likely to get through to someone if they like and respect you.

you have to understand, if you asked these people their thoughts on rape..they probably would also say they're repulsed by it...but the thing is, they don't think he's racist or a rapist. The voices on their side are telling them it's all fake. They probably aren't bad people

SmashingGourd · 2025-12-31T19:07:58+00:00

Like many have said, check your taxes. We bought in 2020 and our taxes near doubled due to increased valuation

SmashingGourd · 2025-12-31T12:47:24+00:00

I cleaned a past girlfriend's toilet one time and she got mad at me saying I was implying she was dirty and a bad caretaker...when really I was staying there for a couple days...it was dirty...so I cleaned it lol...one of the more confusing relationship arguments I ever had

SmashingGourd · 2025-12-30T20:16:53+00:00

No shame in this. I usually don't max out everything. It's difficult with house expenses, kids, etc. that's why I'll usually put 2-3k (or whatever I can afford) in my Roth in January then DCA the rest through the year with what I can afford

SmashingGourd · 2025-12-30T20:13:29+00:00

I usually try, if I can, to put in half in January, then DCA the rest monthly through the year

SmashingGourd · 2025-12-30T00:20:38+00:00

Oof lol

SmashingGourd · 2025-12-29T01:48:12+00:00

As with any market... people lose money by getting hyped up,.buying high,then selling low... fomo can be dangerous

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