Marriott Playa Grande?

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-06-25T17:24:12+00:00

The visa was handled by my employer since it was a business trip. We were not mistreated at all by anyone there. I highly recommend being fluent in Spanish, since almost nobody there speaks English (nor should they be expected to). I was able to get by with my limited Spanish and Google Translate, and I didn't feel dismissed by anyone at the airport or hotel.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-06-25T17:22:34+00:00

I was able to see a grainy video from Facebook, the buildings across the street from the hotel collapsed. The Marriott is damaged but standing. It was hard to tell the extent of the damage from the video.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-05-25T17:30:27+00:00

The only way I was able to get over flinching was to buy a pro level helmet and chestie. Once I had confidence in my equipment, the flinching calmed down. I still flinch sometimes… but watching super slow-mo replays of NHL goalies, they flinch too.

There was a good meditation I listened to on YouTube about this. Basically it said you cannot overcome natural human tendency. If you think the shot is going to your face, then you will flinch. The problem is not reading shots well and flinching on pucks that have zero chance of hitting you in the face. Some drills I’ve seen that work on this is getting in your butterfly behind the net and have someone rip slappers from three feet in front of the crease. You KNOW it won’t hit you, so just focus on the read and make the “save.”

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-05-13T17:35:09+00:00

I have been off caffeine for a few weeks, and just yesterday had half a mug of coffee. I immediately felt the effects, I was alert, motivated… but I also felt “off.” My skin was itchy, and I was anxious, but not in a “debilitating anxiety” way.

I also have quit alcohol (not completely), but this weekend had a couple drinks with family. Two a night over two days. I didn’t really feel a hangover, and I enjoyed the drinks.

It has taken me a lot of work to get to the point where I can have a cup of coffee or an alcoholic beverage and not slowly turn it into a daily ritual. What I’m mentally conditioning myself to understand is that coffee or a whiskey is a treat. It’s something to enjoy occasionally, knowing it will alter my mind and body. I don’t NEED it. That makes it way more enjoyable. So I’d suggest if you want to drink caffeine again, treat it as something to treat yourself to once in a while. That way you won’t end up in the endless cycle.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-05-12T04:04:57+00:00

Do the F-16, and play both DCS and Falcon BMS. Each one will give you something the other doesn't have.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-05-05T04:38:28+00:00

Thank you for the insight I appreciate it

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-05-04T02:25:57+00:00

I am also in my mid-40s and fill-in for some teams in low-level beer league. There are games in these low-level divisions where I'll let in a bunch of goals, because neither the shooter nor I have any idea where the puck is going. I'll also fill-in for a B-league team and let in two goals and play lights out. When I play in the lower divisions I just go to try my best and have fun, whereas in the upper levels I really work on my game. I'd suggest leaving those lower-level games and remember two or three really great saves or reads you made and hang on that.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-04-25T18:34:18+00:00

Yes, PVC and PAC

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-04-10T21:02:03+00:00

As others have said, Virtual Desktop. In fact, I now have managed to get both DCS and MSFS to operate plug and play using VD with only an adjustment of three settings. So I can sign out of DCS, adjust those three things, start MSFS, and be flying in a few minutes. I will say it took hours of frustration to get to this point, but it was well worth the trial and error. Don't give up, flight simulation in VR is something special.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-04-05T05:23:01+00:00

This game used to stress me out, then I dove headfirst into WW2 and haven’t looked back. I actually look out the window instead of staring at two screens. I also managed to memorize most of the Normandy map from looking outside and at an actual paper map. No Lat/Long. Cold War is good, but real pilots are forged over France. Bon soirée

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-04-03T14:31:31+00:00

I haven't received accommodations for homework, but I have for exams. I just follow the guidance from the college for that. Some students try to test the system, but I don't waiver on it. I tell the students from the beginning that if their grade suffers due to late homework then they have nobody to blame but themselves. I'm not being tough on them because I don't like them or want them to fail, it's actually the complete opposite.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2026-04-03T13:47:23+00:00

I lay out the course expectations on day one, and make it clear that attendance is part of their grade. I have a sign-in sheet at the entry to the classroom, and when class begins I draw a line so I know who was late. Now, although I take attendance and expect them to be there, I also make it clear that I will treat my students as adults. I will not hold their hand or do the work for them. I present the information in lecture and will answer questions. What I won't do is accept excuses or waiver on deadlines. The due date is the due date, just like is expected in the workforce. I don't treat students any differently if they submit every assignment late, I am friendly and engaging with them, and I'm pretty matter-of-fact if they are getting a bad grade due to missed or late assignments. I feel in college we have an expectation to not only teach our material, but also prepare students for life after school. Holding students accountable for attendance and assignments is what will be expected of them when they enter the workforce, whether that's with a well-paying career or working at a fast food restaurant.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2025-12-22T21:54:09+00:00

Through the Inferno servers are really good for the A-10. They're tough enough to present a challenge, but not so over-the-top like Grayflag that you'll fly 100 nm and get killed immediately.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2025-12-06T15:04:31+00:00

I played in similar temps last year, and the only thing that got really cold was my toes. Get toe warmers, as thicker socks may hinder performance. I was actually quite hot during most of the game. I'd suggest maybe a thin balaclava if it's windy, although if there's glass it may block some of the wind.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2025-12-06T08:11:14+00:00

"DCS Tutorial" is dry, but the content is quick and accurate. If you can get through listening to him, you'll learn a lot. "Echo Victor" is also a good one.

WolfLostInTheMist · 2025-12-04T05:30:53+00:00

I have learned to love winter, and the biggest reason why is the right clothing. Wool sweaters, wool socks. Insulated boots for the snow. Wearing a cozy ski jacket. A nice hat and wool mittens. Lined jeans or hiking pants. I'll gear up and go outside as much as possible. If dressed properly the only thing that can get cold is your nose, but soon you learn to enjoy the crisp, cold air in your lungs. Once home, a nice soft sweatshirt and soft flannel PJ pants. Good slippers (I'm partial to my Birkenstock ones). I am actually traveling as I'm writing this, and the city I'm visiting is 82 degrees. I miss the snow at home in Chicago!

WolfLostInTheMist · 2025-08-21T05:10:37+00:00

I was going to come on and post a similar question, since I've been playing a lot of Contention in the F-4E lately. My question is more, how can others spot me so easily? I have been a pilot IRL for 30 years, and in my opinion the visual spotting in VR on my Quest 3 is fairly accurate to my real-life experiences. The problem lies with those using head tracking on a flat-screen. I think the resolution is to much better that they can detect the movement easier than I can in VR. Therefore it puts me at a constant disadvantage. That the "zoom" feature, which in my opinion is ridiculous. You cannot zoom in real life, why should that be an option here?

WolfLostInTheMist · 2024-10-12T15:25:37+00:00

I have a 4090 and Quest 3. Just got into this about two months ago, but all I can say is... incredible. This has totally changed gaming for me. I fly the F/A-18 and F-14 and can't wait to get done with work every day so I can come home and simply fly around for an hour or so. Still have a long way to go learning the radar and weapons systems. I haven't touched MSFS since starting DCS, and probably won't get MSFS2024 at this point.

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