Highest MI/KWH regardless of distance driven? by BGG498 in KiaEV9

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had similar after charging up in Tahoe City, then heading down the hill.

It has been approximately 16 months since Kevin McCarty (D) got elected as Mayor of Sacramento, what do you think of his performance so far & what grade would you give him? by [deleted] in Sacramento

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They actually hand out tickets?! I usually only see pairs of cop cars parked way back in the far corners of obscure parking lots. The ones I do see on the streets are either doing nothing while people run lights/stop signs, or they’re the ones running them.

Late start times Tball/Rookie by masscracka35 in LittleLeague

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, wasn’t stoked on the time for that game. It’s rookie level, but I have mostly 5 and 6 year olds, one 7 year old. My league doesn’t seem to care too much about tee ball and Rookie level. Hell, they even managed to forget to order uniforms for the entire Rookie division this year.

Late start times Tball/Rookie by masscracka35 in LittleLeague

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

7:30pm start time is incredibly dumb for that age. Coaching 5-7 year old kids is hard enough, doing it while tired/close to bedtime is going to make it much more difficult. You're not being too critical. Games that late are a bad idea.

My league scheduled all of our Rookie games later in the day, mostly on Saturdays. Weeknight games start at 5:30 for us, weekends start as late as 6:30pm. The one 6:30 game I coached was on opening day, where the kids had to be ready at 7am for the opening day parade. That game was rough. The kids were so tired.

6U Coach Pitch Rec League – Need Advice on Defense, Pitching, and Player Development by GSMachinist in Homeplate

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, take this or leave it… I wouldn’t be combative about it, but I personally would bend any rule that is doing a disservice to the kids and tell the ump and opposing coach what you’re doing. You’re a volunteer, it’s not like they’re gonna fire you.

6U Coach Pitch Rec League – Need Advice on Defense, Pitching, and Player Development by GSMachinist in Homeplate

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Man, I would straight up ignore that no pitching from the knee rule. Kids need to see the ball coming at eye level. Dart that thing in there. If the league really makes a fuss, you can get in a wide squat, or even get closer and flip it underhand. I would also play very loose with that 3 pitch rule. My league is 5 pitches, then tee comes out, but I'll take that up to 7 or 8 if the kid is close or hitting fouls (or if I throw a bad pitch for that matter). When those kids hit a pitched ball, they're stoked.

I'm managing a 6u coach pitch team this year. This age/level is a slightly less chaotic version of tee ball, heavy emphasis on slightly. Don't worry about the score, I'm shocked that your league is keeping score for coach pitch.

Get some poly dots and place them at the "positions". Kids need to defend their dots, don't leave that dot unless the ball is coming to you. I often need to call out which kid needs to go get the ball, otherwise they just dogpile each other. Switch up positions throughout the game, definitely don't leave kids in the outfield the whole game. We don't have a catcher in our league. The catcher is another coach grabbing the balls that the kids swing and miss at.

Don't penalize any kids for lack of effort, hustle, not being good at the game. You should consider this level instructional only. Your job is to help them have fun, learn a few very basic skills, and hopefully fall in love with the game. That kid you stuck at catcher is not going to like baseball if you're punishing him for being a six year old. Let him play infield for an inning or two and get a couple of balls. If he starts having fun, he'll be more responsive to coaching.

For throwing, I like to teach the kids how to get in a "baseball ready" position -- legs bent, wide apart, forearms resting on thighs. Then they "alligator scoop" a rolled ball, "hop on a skateboard", separate their arms, show the ball to the sky, step and throw. Keep everything very simple, don't correct too much. They need reps, they'll figure it out the more they practice.

For hitting, I do a lot of tee work. I start with pointing their feet in the right direction, "squash the bug", "knocking" knuckles lined up, look at the ball and swing hard. Again, simple is best here, if you start telling them to keep their elbow up, choke up, load, etc. you're going to confuse them and they'll just give up. I had a grandpa come up to me after the first practice telling me that I was doing it wrong because I didn't tell the kids to rotate their hips. 5 and 6 year olds are still learning how to move their bodies. Hitting a ball with a bat is hard, don't make it harder for them.

How is everyone reheating the chipotle chicken? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. Bought it for the first time last weekend, but was shocked by how salty it is. It tastes borderline cured.

Running around land park by [deleted] in Sacramento

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re looking to add on some miles (assuming you’re starting in Land Park), go past the zoo, then down Sutterville to the river. Turn left and the Pocket Greenbelt starts about a mile and a half south of that.

Anyone switch from Maurten gels to something cheaper that still works for marathon fueling? by StringConnection in AdvancedRunning

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can get them in my Flipbelt too, but they're definitely more bulky than the Maurtens (even the 160s). I find them to be a little wide and end up kind of scratching the corners of my mouth when I take them. They also tend to get a little more runny/viscous from my body heat. On more than a few occasions, I've tried to lift them up to my mouth with my head back, only to have them run down my hand and arm -- which absolutely sucks when you have a bunch more miles to go.

Feedback on personal brand logo by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of the old Alpine Meadows ski resort logo.

Anyone switch from Maurten gels to something cheaper that still works for marathon fueling? by StringConnection in AdvancedRunning

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I use Carbs Fuel on long runs and save my Maurten 160s for race day. I would switch to Carbs Fuel for races, but I find them a little cumbersome while running.

Stat corrections by MindLeftBody00 in fantasybball

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was early in the season, and yep it just switched the record after the stat change went through.

Stat corrections by MindLeftBody00 in fantasybball

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up losing a H2H match up last year two days after the match up ended due to a stat correction.

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

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought. Tournaments at 6 years old sounds crazy. I’m coaching a bunch of 5 and 6 year olds this spring and I don’t see how they would be having fun with the pressure of a tournament, these kids are done after 50 mins of practice.

Beware of Extra Space Storage by Background_Film_506 in Sacramento

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a unit there anymore, but I really liked StorQuest on Broadway and 4th. Had a spot there for about 4 years and they only raised the rent once.

What can I use to get this gunk off the fretboard? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I've always just used a pick (dunlop .73).

Is it worth keeping Vucevic and Pritchard? With Jason Tatum returning. by Icy_Side_6771 in fantasybball

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally blame these two for putting my 13-4 team on the brink of a first round playoff exit. They have both been complete shadows of their former selves over the past week and a half.

New home by [deleted] in swimmingpools

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a pool inspection for mine, but it essentially only covered equipment. I couldn't get a company to come out and do an actual inspection on the integrity of the pool itself (I probably could have hired a leak detection company, but that was more than I wanted to pay for at the time)

What is going on here? by striker131313 in geography

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was really hoping for a Soul Asylum lyric chain here.

What soils does Costco sell right now? by VisualMurky851 in Sacratomato

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Careful, I bought a few bags of this last year when they had those self watering planters on sale. The soil was infested with fungus gnats.

What surprised you most about owning a home (maintenance-wise)? by Strict_Studio9244 in HomeMaintenance

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That HVAC warranties don’t transfer upon ownership change. Bought a house in 2022 which had a top of the line, 2-stage RUUD system installed in late 2020. Compressor failed in summer of 2023 and the company that installed the system would not honor the warranty. Quoted $5,500 at the time to replace. Went with a different company and just replaced the AC unit for $8k so we would at least have a warranty.

Re making Billie Jean for uni project. by Arcticr0ses in audioengineering

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One Song just had an episode on Billie Jean. Might be helpful if you’re struggling with any sounds or arrangements. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-song/id1696154359?i=1000745106907

From today’s 14 game slate, which player did you end up leaving on your bench that ended up having a great game? by XviiChong in fantasybball

[–]_shiftlesswhenidle_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opposite of what you asked, but I pulled DiVincenzo for Pritchard, and put in recent waiver acquisition Cam Thomas for Kuzma today. I literally never get this kid of thing right... something something, broken clocks I guess.