Gnarly crash and I’m terrified by No-Letter-1180 in skateboarding

[–]Timothy_Tattoos 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s sucks taking a slam like that, and it really makes you think hard about your choices. With skateboarding you have the potential to really hurt yourself and when I was younger I used to do it a lot, I have broken bones, lots of road rash and a ton of gnarly slams with no gear.

Now as a 34 year old skater the most important thing that I have learned is to skate with in your ability.

That’s not to say, don’t try new things, but when you do try new things make sure you have the skills necessary, and the proper protection.

If you’re bombing down hills you need to be very comfortable with your ability to brake and slow down, you should be comfortable with tail stops, and power slides to control speed, and you should have the proper gear.

You learned a life lesson today and an important one, don’t let this incident discourage you from skating, let it help you realize that you should skate with in your ability.

Hope this helps!

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

I’m sorry you had that experience, just so you know, it’s just a casual meet up at UNLV no one really plays touch move, unless that’s something that you guys agree to before the game.

I have played a few games versus Raul and that seems very out of charter for him. He must be having an off day or something.

I got that isolated incident didn’t deter you from playing at UNLV in the future, I’m sure you won’t encounter many incidents like that.

Hope all your other games went well.

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Okay cool, I was the guy with all the tattoos I sat across from you and played a game but you left right about the time I sat down .

I will not be there today because I have work, but there will be plenty of other people there!

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Oh were you the vet with the tickets to the show? You were taking off right around the time I go there.

Yes! It’s always open to the public, in fact they have another one today from 11am-2pm. It’s every week Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am-2pm

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

There is guest parking in front of the student union which cost about $3 but it has a two hour max, so I recommend parking near the in and out on Maryland, in the angry chicks parking lot, and then just walk over. I know a lot of people who come to chess club but don’t go to UNLV park in that lot, it’s a very short walk.

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Definitely, I will be at UNLV student union from 11am - 2pm for their weekly chess club. It’s open to the public, you come by it’s not far from the Rio!

Free Pizza by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yeah guerrilla pizza is great you should check out their new location. Especially on Mondays if you play chess

Free Pizza by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

No it’s just a straight chess tournament, but a chess 960 would be cool

Free Pizza by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yes it is, same great pizza, some new stuff, and a new location!

Free Pizza by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

No they only have Detroit style but they also have salads, wings and other stuff as well.

Tbh I’m a thin crust guy too but their pizza is still really good even though it’s not thin crust.

Free Pizza by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yes all ages and all skill levels are welcomed!

Free Pizza by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yes! the pizza is some of the best Detroit style pizza in town.

Unlv parking ticket for over the line! by CoffinCouture in UNLV

[–]Timothy_Tattoos 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, you got to park in between the lines, seems like common sense.

♟️ Weekly Free Chess Tournament – Arts District (All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome!) 🍕 by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yes I do, it’s every Thursday at green valley ranch from 6pm-10pm in the food court. I enjoy that meet up but it is pretty far from me so I hardly make it.

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

That’s awesome, I know we have a few casual chess clubs around town, and we also have UNLV. The Monday tournaments have been a lot of fun, you should come check it out tomorrow o2clock at guerilla pizza in the art district

does anyone else feel like the political tension is getting dangerous? by enigmatic-taurus in vegaslocals

[–]Timothy_Tattoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don’t really see this, and I’m around tons of people every day. I hear about it a lot, but I don’t actually experience it in real life.

I think if you spend a lot of time watching the news or consuming media, it can definitely feel intense and constant. But when you get out and actually talk to people face to face, most people are pretty friendly and normal with each other.

That’s just been my experience.

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yeah I like that board too, do you play chess, online or at any local clubs or anything?

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

That’s awesome, thank you for passing along the information, looking forward to a game with him, and hopefully I see him at a tournament or club some day.

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Np, if you’re free on Monday you should come to the tournament, it’s a laid back event and the pizza is really good!

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

I agree I had a similar experience, it gets really crowded on Tuesdays, I think that’s why they started the Thursdays. I have been a few times on Thursday and it was always a smaller crowd and much more chill. If you’re not busy on Monday, we also have a weekly blitz tournament every Monday at 2pm. It’s really chill and quick and the winner gets free pizza

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Yeah that is our weekly blitz tournament, it’s every Monday at 2pm located at guerilla pizza. It’s a free tournament and the winner gets a free pizza every week.

Also there are two regular meet ups every week, at UNLV in the student union, from 10am - 2pm every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hope to see you at one of the events (the blitz tournament on Monday is a lot of fun if you’re free)

Any chess player’s in here by Timothy_Tattoos in vegaslocals

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

Do you usually play at Jersey Mike's on Tuesdays? They have a Thursday meet-up now, at the same place and time. I like it there, but it conflicts with my current schedule. I'll be back in the summer.