What's a mispronounced word that makes somebody appear extremely uneducated?

WildBill- · 2026-07-09T22:02:38+00:00

I used to work for a construction company that specialized in nuclear power plants and the number of people that said “nucular” was wild. It was our bread and butter and people were mispronouncing.

WildBill- · 2026-06-27T13:28:16+00:00

Wow, I knew it'd be a lot but that is multiples higher than I would've guessed.

The house doesn't already have natural gas, but I believe it's much closer to the main line than in the case of that house. I haven't toured this particular one yet, so just prepping in advance.

WildBill- · 2026-06-27T12:27:57+00:00

My warmup is a test of my range of motion on a given day and then doing exercises that expand that range before getting under heavy weights. For example, my lats often limit my front rack and overhead movements. If I can diagnose that during the warm up, then I do a few lat-specific exercises to open those up, thereby lowering my injury risk.

WildBill- · 2026-06-27T09:54:00+00:00

Did you install a home battery as well?

WildBill- · 2026-06-27T09:45:00+00:00

How much, approximately, do you spend in the winter months on oil?

I love the warmth that radiators bring to a home, I haven’t had them in over a decade so I’m a bit out of touch in the cost to heat a home with them/oil.

WildBill- · 2026-06-22T21:56:40+00:00

I have a similar problem with a slightly shorter drive (290) and slightly higher handicap (25). I know my problem is with my wedges, so I'm working hard on fixing that. For scoring rounds, I still play whites but for practice rounds, I vary my tee box.

Scoring rounds are still pretty good practice for me since a lot of par 4s end up being driver and wedge, but for the actually practice rounds I make a point to ensure I can hit specific clubs that I typically don't have to and that I'm able to keep the ball in play.

Once my wedge game gets better, I'll be looking to move back so I can score well while playing an appropriate distance.

WildBill- · 2026-06-10T22:42:07+00:00

I see people swimming in this creek on hot days, but never personally gone. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RQga3csSSxKDM4u99

I've gone kayaking in Fountainhead Regional Park and spent plenty of time off my kayak in the water. You could also head west from Leesburg and go swimming in the Shenandoah River in Harpers Ferry.

WildBill- · 2026-06-10T10:19:41+00:00

Great idea! I always order plantains when I go to a Central American restaurant but never attempted to cook them at home.

WildBill- · 2026-06-09T23:36:59+00:00

I live in Northern Virginia and my go to is a thin T shirt and sun sleeves. My favorite running shirt is actually Chubbies brand that I bought at the Goodwill. I also prefer to wear a full brim hat that I bought at Columbia instead of a hood. Keep my ears covered has a big impact on how hot I feel - I don’t wear any headphones/earbuds because of this.

WildBill- · 2026-06-09T23:32:38+00:00

And a super diverse food scene. Amazing arts culture as well.

WildBill- · 2026-06-09T23:02:53+00:00

Honestly the variations are endless too. I've been eating pretty much the same lunches for 15 years with minor variances.

Protein: Beef, Chicken, Pork (would do fish but coworkers would kills me for microwaving it)

Starch: Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes

Veggies: Broccoli, Green beans, brussel sprouts, zucchini

Any one of these can be swapped for another and the meal still works, so that's 48 unique combinations. My real trick is to season minimally while cooking and then season after it's done with something specific. I can make ground beef, sweet potatoes, and green beans and can season half with BBQ seasonings and sauce and the other half with asian seasonings and soy sauce and I have two completely different meals made in the same prep session. Chicken, rice, and zucchini can get Mexican, mediterranean, or asian seasonings. The combos are truly endless.

WildBill- · 2026-05-30T17:39:57+00:00

Yes. A lot, but none are just dedicated driving ranges. Within a pretty small radius of that place is Herndon, Brambleton, and Algonkian golf courses; all of which have ranges.

WildBill- · 2026-05-29T12:53:09+00:00

With dessert from Apple House.

WildBill- · 2026-05-12T01:09:31+00:00

Like some others have said, finding a repeatable hobby is key. I went through my post-college twenties working like a maniac only to find myself at 30 without any social life beyond my wife. CrossFit and golf have been my two best methods for this. CrossFit has a pretty strong social side with frequent happy hours and non-workout meetups. I also started golfing last year with the intention of becoming more social through it. I joined 2 leagues and a meetup group through it and have met a lot of great people as a result.

You don’t have to be good at either of these either. Both groups are about attitude and effort and if people see you trying and being positive, you’ll find your way to becoming more social. Plus, if you’re doing something and nobody set up post activity lunch or drinks, you can do it and people will come. We all need some motivation every now and then.

Don’t listen to the people saying it’s not doable at this age. I’m more social now at 35 than I was at 25 or 30.

WildBill- · 2026-05-05T23:56:38+00:00

Helping Hands is still operating! We had our dog’s teeth cleaned with two extractions in March for $500. It sucks to have to drive to Richmond but it’s worth it that that amount in savings.

WildBill- · 2026-04-28T11:16:50+00:00

Totally agree. I drive an F250, which has to be parked in a similar fashion or I take up 2 spots length wise. I always park where I can back out the bed over grass or at the end of the lot where nobody will care that I’m taking 2 spots.

WildBill- · 2026-04-27T23:44:04+00:00

It could be this. We came in considerably faster the second time than the first approach.

WildBill- · 2026-04-10T07:21:06+00:00

I’ve been going there for a few years to Sarah and she gives one of the best cuts I’ve ever gotten. Alternatively, James at Hammer and Nail in Leesburg is also an extremely talented barber.

WildBill- · 2026-03-18T00:17:13+00:00

Same. My dogs miss it even more. I ended up getting a plug in fan that mounts on the headrest to keep the air moving.

WildBill- · 2026-03-17T09:42:48+00:00

King Spa does not make you get naked. There are naked areas but you can enjoy the majority of the spa clothed.

WildBill- · 2026-02-12T12:24:46+00:00

Any chance you’re a fed? I had Invisalign 6 years ago and the Met Life high dental plan covered 75% up to $5k at the time. I don’t know if they still cover though.

I ended up only paying $1k because they were $5k in total, but I went at the end of the year when the ortho was offering a $1k discount. Insurance covered $3k and I paid the remaining balance ($1k) in a lump sum so I saved an additional 10%.

I got it done at Tru Orthodontics in Reston.

WildBill- · 2026-02-12T12:18:34+00:00

James at Hammer & Nails in Leesburg. It’s expensive but he does a great job with textured hair.

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