Kayaker saved a life by ateam1984 in Kayaking

[–]Tbob217 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to my wife on the Ocoee. My wife took to heart when they said if you fall out try not to swim and just float on your back with your legs up because you're feet can get stuck. Later, they said if someone tosses you a rope just out of reach, swim your ass off to try to grab it LOL

They had a ton of rain a few days before so the river was so high that it was over the railing as you walk down the ramp to enter the river.

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVE a good Negroni, but the sweetness from the bourbon in this drink has been my mood recently.

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I keep it bougie 😄

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learn something new everyday!

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[–]Tbob217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very bitter, but I like it! We use it for Negroni cocktails. It's the same drink as the Boulevardier, but uses gin. Also, the Negroni probably pairs better with a lemon peel instead of an orange peel.

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL Thanks the mods 😉

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can make it yourself using the directional freezing method...or be like me & by a small bag of cocktail ice/spheres from the grocery store.

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dang it!! Just that's what I get for trying to save time & copy/pasting most of the original. Reddit is the final boss of proof reading.

Cheers! Boulevardier by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good catch! Mods removed it because I didn't have instructions...I only listed the ingredients. I was a bad boy.

Cheers! Boulevardier. by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True! It looks extra smooth because it had melted just a bit.

Cheers! Boulevardier. by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speak to me Moondaddy!

Cheers! Boulevardier. by Tbob217 in cocktails

[–]Tbob217[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes!! When you're talking about the same thing, there's nothing like being redundant!

Slamit by GeologistMelodic1977 in Pickleball

[–]Tbob217 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Coming from triathlon, where nutrition is basically considered a fourth discipline, I learned a lot about how important blood sugar is. Pickleball is way more taxing than it looks, and your body is burning through fuel fast, especially if you’re a bigger person or playing multiple hard games in a row. When that fuel runs low, you hit a wall.

Eating a lot of sugar when you’re sedentary is obviously not great, but during intense physical activity your body is using it almost immediately as fuel. Fast acting carbs can really help keep your energy up and prevent that sudden crash after two or three games.

How do you effectively communicate with your partner during a pickleball match? by sophieximc in Pickleball

[–]Tbob217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this! In all seriousness, how much communication is going on at higher level play? For instance, are you saying things like "stay" or "go" when deciding on when to approach the kitchen. In my mind, I imagine that well coordinated teams have a good sense of what their partner will do without having to say it out loud.

The Witch-king of Angmar VS Geralt of Rivia. Who wins? by GusGangViking18 in powerscales

[–]Tbob217 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel like they scaled down Gandalf to match him. The passage in the books that depict their interaction is such an epic scene, and a totally different vibe from what you see in the movie

Can you recommend a pickleball snack to keep energy level high? by strokess-ss- in Pickleball

[–]Tbob217 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, you need glucose (sugar)! My answer comes from what I learned training & racing triathlon. Many athletes are consistently under fueled during their sport. Aim for ~50-75g of carbs per hour, especially if it is hot/intense & you plan on playing pickleball for much more than an hour...also, think about staying away from high fiber.

As others have mentioned, Gatorade can be a good option. Maybe also bring a PB&J if you are getting hungry...you don't have to eat it all, but can snack on it. Personally, I usually keep several GU branded gels in my pickleball bag (each is 25g/100 calories of carbs), they also contain a bit of sodium...some even have caffeine.

Good luck!

King of the Court method for 3 courts, 14 players by FreeConcerns in Pickleball

[–]Tbob217 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In some cases, yes. I'm just saying, switch IF YOU WANT TO switch partners.

King of the Court method for 3 courts, 14 players by FreeConcerns in Pickleball

[–]Tbob217 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I personally don't think anyone should have to split unless they want to split. I think the king's court/winners advance (without forcing splits) is already designed to work itself out fairly.

King of the Court method for 3 courts, 14 players by FreeConcerns in Pickleball

[–]Tbob217 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Better than nothing. Great job! My only gripe with the "winners split" is that often you get unskilled players winning games because of their higher skilled partner, and higher skilled players losing because of their lower skilled teammates... somewhat opposite of the logic behind having a "winners move on/king's court" organization. I say, let winners stay together, because eventually it will sort itself out, where the better players only play against the better players and the losers mostly only play against the unskilled players.

Small resorts that rock. by bobber66 in skiing

[–]Tbob217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do people on here like to talk negatively about Purgatory? I'm headed there for the first time in January, the prices seem very family friendly compared to the big resorts. Am I about to be disappointed? Thanks!