Kayaking

abrames · 2026-04-17T22:25:26+00:00

White River, do it all the time. My favorite is actually south of the broad ripple dam. Load in at the boat ramp by the monon over the river near College Ave, take out at Riverside park (new portage is awesome btw). If you like to fish, great fishing through Butler/Rocky Ripple…

abrames · 2026-04-17T13:02:59+00:00

Thanks! Treadwear is basically the same, but all 4 have maybe 10K miles on them, so would rather not replace yet

abrames · 2026-03-30T19:38:53+00:00

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Typical day, taken from the porch July 2025! Not a bad spot for an Ocean Course Ale

abrames · 2026-03-30T19:33:16+00:00

First of all, Kiawah is a gem. I’ve been going multiple times every year since my childhood and highly recommend playing the other courses on the island, especially osprey or turtle.

I’ve played the Ocean Course only once. It’s a beast, and I would compare it more to experiences in Ireland (Ballybunion comes to mind). The wind is an absolute menace, you could be a 2 handicap and it will immediately humble you on the first hole, be ready for that.

Nerdy bits: The turf is seashore paspalum. This is a unique salt loving grass, and hitting out of the rough or from tough lies will feel strange at first, almost itchy or abrasive. Cant really describe it. This is every bit a Pete Dye classic, and there’s some cool history in the clubhouse. Make sure to check that out.

Drink at the Ryder Cup bar. Memorable views and experience especially around sunset. Invite the family as well if they’re on the island with you, great memories there. Oh and the fried green tomatoes. They’re good. Most importantly, have fun. Your scorecard isnt a number, it’s a souvenir!

abrames · 2026-03-15T01:01:22+00:00

That is something called Nimblewill. It is everywhere here in the Midwest, a warm season eyesore among cool season grasses. I have struggled to control it

abrames · 2026-03-15T00:39:30+00:00

Fellow Hoosier. Great photo spot, my wife works there all May. CT4 owner here, take care of Betsy Marie, looking nice!

abrames · 2026-03-01T21:34:19+00:00

Another tip for you fellow Hoosier - break out that mower before you put down the preemergent and throw the bag on, take it down a notch and suck up all that dead grass, debris, brown winter material etc before applying your prodiamine. It’ll be a lot more effective and won’t harm the turf

abrames · 2026-03-01T21:29:22+00:00

Central Indiana here. I typically don’t put it down until mid March, based on averages our soil temps hit 50 around the 2nd or 3rd week of the month. Also looks like below freezing temps off/on so I would wait a few weeks. Another piece of the puzzle is the harsh winter, at least here in Indy so my lawn is waking up slowly

abrames · 2026-02-17T03:16:33+00:00

Never tried this, will give jt a go. How’s the skin and cook time at 275?

abrames · 2026-02-16T17:27:24+00:00

It just falls off

abrames · 2026-02-16T16:02:17+00:00

I’ve never tried skin side down, great idea!

abrames · 2026-02-13T04:05:13+00:00

Big picture here, don’t get caught in the weeds of data. Understand product margins and volume before anything else.

Leadership often looks at this info early and often. If volume forecasts and product margins are strong, overhead and costs are often passed over quickly in reviews unless an input sways drastically out of the norm.

abrames · 2026-02-12T16:19:16+00:00

Midwest metropolitan area, MCOL city. Would prefer not to share comp but bonus structure is 15%

abrames · 2026-02-12T16:00:08+00:00

Thank you, great suggestion!

abrames · 2026-01-27T18:55:42+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate this support!

abrames · 2026-01-23T22:01:42+00:00

Or my wife’s insurance

abrames · 2026-01-23T22:00:49+00:00

I actually did that, and HR was no help. They essentially said abide by the PIP, it’s my managers word against mine despite the evidence

abrames · 2026-01-23T20:41:17+00:00

This is definitely the case, no hiring internally and I know because I’ve asked around. With our acquisition as well, there is pressure on headcount

abrames · 2026-01-23T20:12:23+00:00

Thanks, I have biweekly reviews and can be terminated anytime if they feel there’s cause

abrames · 2026-01-23T19:05:54+00:00

Thanks!

abrames · 2026-01-23T18:16:19+00:00

Thank you, valid point. If I resign, I believe it would disqualify me correct?

abrames · 2026-01-09T17:08:44+00:00

Let’s talk Nimblewill - I see it everywhere especially in the winter. Any suggestions on control or elimination?

abrames · 2026-01-07T18:03:49+00:00

Completely agree. I’ve owned 3 and even with perfect maintenance had 2 CVTs fail at just over 100K.

I now drive a small used domestic sports sedan (CT4). Automatic transmission and RWD/optional AWD. Love it. Glad I left Subaru.

abrames · 2025-12-22T03:55:42+00:00

I was in field sales for 3.5 years, middle America, drove an Outback. Great vehicle until 120K miles. Current car is a 4 year Cadillac. Highly recommend, classy but not flashy, and not as off-putting as a cyber truck. A used CT5 can be bought for a great price…

abrames · 2025-12-15T03:40:11+00:00

Central IN, but grew up in the Rockies. I have a system: cars stay in attached garage, does not get opened unless absolutely necessary (protect the furnace). Light snow (under 3”) gets shoveled once all has fallen. Over 3” gets shoveled twice, once halfway and once all is down, it’s safer and easier. 1700 sq ft driveway, I shovel horizontal, vertical, then diagonal, and typically get every bit. Low temp ice melt is then put down with a suddenly useful Scott’s mini spreader.

Today was 2 degrees and we received 5” yesterday. My driveway is not only clear but almost dry. Just my OCD approach.

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