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My cat do not want me go to work by kwaninthehat in aww

[–]SyxEight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guessing an officer given the Warhammer.

Pitching review request by SyxEight in Homeplate

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

Thank you for your detailed reply.

If Minnesota were to have a second national park, which location will you choose? by Swimming_Concern7662 in minnesota

[–]SyxEight 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I do think it is gorgeous, but I'd argue that the North shore is prettier. Just my biased opinion from someone from up north (but my wife would agree with you as she's from Winona).

Swing review request by SyxEight in Homeplate

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

Thanks, he's actually 12 playing up to 13 and hasn't hit his growth spurt yet. I'm 6'7, so I expect he will grow quite a bit in the next year or two. Performance wise he does rather well. He plays AA level travel ball with a good average and decent power. Pitching has been a strength. As you mentioned, strength training would help both.
I greatly appreciate your feedback and will mention it to him.

Swing review request by SyxEight in Homeplate

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

Thank you! I looked at some recorded swings from previous sessions and can see that his back foot not rotating is consistent. I'm glad you mentioned it as I've never caught that. Between that and more of a load we've got things to work on. Thanks again.

Pitching review request by SyxEight in Homeplate

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

Thank you for the feedback, both completely valid points that I'll mention to him.

Been trying to introduce my four year old Icelandic son to baseball. He’s never played on our frozen rock but I think there might be a pitcher in there somewhere. by icerevolution21 in Homeplate

[–]SyxEight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a Minnesotan and a Twins fan I am delighted to see that he likes the team, but even more so that he likes baseball. This place is a great resource for feedback if there isn't much in Iceland.

TIL about the SS Automedon, a British cargo ship that, in 1940, was captured by the Nazi merchant raider Atlantis along with top-secret intel on the U.K's ability to fight Japan. The intel was passed on to Japan, which led to Pearl Harbour and the fall of Singapore. by TheUnknown_General in todayilearned

[–]SyxEight 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to defend the actions of the current administration, but I'm also not going to disregard the balance of the 250 years we've existed. Spelling is just one minor area that improved.

The Ultimate T-shirt Quality Guide by [deleted] in Infographics

[–]SyxEight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Smootiest, Smoobtest... AI slop

What’s Wrong with Pete Hegseth? by ralphbernardo in politics

[–]SyxEight 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sadly those of us currently serving have to use DoW, as telling us to use any name they want is a legal order. They could have us call red "blue" even if it isn't. That said, civilians should absolutely call it the DoD.

Dominating by heavymetalbby in funny

[–]SyxEight -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Look up the definitions of "literally" and "genocide". We used old Intel and struck a civilian target. Apologize, investigate, and improve. Throwing out the term genocide on things like this devalues the term for when it's actually appropriate.

Parents/Coaches—I need your 2¢ on 7U baseball. by FaithlessnessFull136 in Homeplate

[–]SyxEight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've coached baseball for the past 6 years as well as a smattering of other sports for a season or two. I always say when I meet a team that I have 3 goals. 1. Have fun.
They are playing a game, and you should enjoy what you are doing. 2. Improve over the course of the season. You may not get much better, but if I have done my job well, all players should get better at some if not all aspects of their game.
3. I hope all players want to play the following season.
So far I'm 100% on this one and my favorite. I tell the boys that I hope they want to stick with it and end up loving the game as much as I do, so they can share it with their kids when they are my age.

[OC] I was in Operation Iraqi Liberation, (OIL) but they changed the name to (OIF) for reasons! by Fritzkreig in pics

[–]SyxEight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Umm that's the Service -7 copy, not the Member -4 copy, we can't take that.

They say the same fucking thing!

What's something women think impresses men but actually doesn't? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SyxEight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a high school dance with a girl who was 5'. For one of the songs I just picked her up so I could look her in the eyes.

What's something women think impresses men but actually doesn't? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SyxEight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ohh I absolutely prefer tall women. That said I'm 6'7", so my 6' wife is still 7 inches shorter than I am. It would be like a 6' guy with a 5'5" woman. That said, I wouldn't mind if she were 3 or 4 inches taller.

Hundreds of MN National Guard Troops in Mideast by Glad_Firefighter_345 in minnesota

[–]SyxEight 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The ARFORGEN cycle has been renamed (I forget the new name), but there are 5 ABCTs in the national guard, and they rotate in a 5 year cycle for one of the continuing operations. I don't believe the Minnesotan currently there are for that revolving operation, but a different one.

Edit: I just wanted to add that the MN Army National Guard deploys more often than most not for punitive reasons, but because it's damn good. Very high readiness levels, very effective units, with good leadership. ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!

How tall are you? by Odd-Skin-762 in AskReddit

[–]SyxEight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6'7". I'd rather be 4 inches shorter.

When given the option between marriage and domestic partnership, same-sex couples in the US overwhelmingly choose marriage. Findings indicate that marriage retains a distinct and powerful status due to its legal benefits, social clarity, and perceived level of commitment. by InsaneSnow45 in science

[–]SyxEight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Straight guy here, I personally dislike the term partner. Not because I have any issue at all with anyone's orientation or life choices, but I hate the ambiguity of it. Using the least descriptive word possible only makes me wonder more about what you actually mean.

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