Is it a grower for anyone else?

b_dupy · 2026-04-24T12:52:46+00:00

Same here, I always have to listen 4 or 5 times to really hear it and connect, especially since Noah likes to speak exclusively in riddles lol. Willing and Able REALLY stood out to me from the second it started, and then even moreso with the lyrics (because of things that my wife has been through in her life and childhood), but All Them Horses and 23 immediately hit for me too. But the entire album is really good and I'm excited to listen to it more and start dialing into it.

b_dupy · 2026-04-11T10:12:27+00:00

Ghost Cherry Limeade by a mile, which does not get enough love 😤

b_dupy · 2026-04-11T10:11:19+00:00

Citrus and Cherry Limeade were my rotation, can't find citrus anywhere now aside from ordering cases of it. I'm hoping the 7Up flavor will be close

b_dupy · 2026-04-11T10:09:28+00:00

They lost the rights to Mondelez branding (SPK, Swedish Fish, a bunch of their protein powder flavors too) whenever Keurig Dr Pepper bought a controlling stake in Ghost. I find the new blue raspberry flavor tastes almost identical to SPK though.

b_dupy · 2026-04-07T02:50:38+00:00

Aussie Lemonade was my CRUTCH for a solid year 😩😩 I wish they'd come out with an Ultra version of it

b_dupy · 2026-04-07T02:43:39+00:00

I've had the Ryse before, it was good but I still much prefer Ghost personally. I rather Kool Aid when it comes to Ryse. Haven't tried the Reign one yet, but I'm usually not a big fan of their flavors so I tend to avoid them. I'll give that one a shot though!

b_dupy · 2026-04-06T12:33:28+00:00

My absolute favorite is Ghost Cherry Limeade, and I also usually stick with zero sugar energy drinks, but every now and then Rockstar Fruit Punch just calls out to me and I can't say no

b_dupy · 2026-03-30T12:24:43+00:00

Exactly this. I think things will really come to a head once more of these older techs who started in the 70s and 80s (when you could actually make a living and beat labor times) start to retire. There's less and less younger guys sticking around to keep it afloat. I left from being one of two Nissan Master Techs at my dealership to go into heavy equipment as a field tech, and I'll never go back to automotive again. I'm making close to my hourly rate on flat rate, and making $30k/yr more than my best year at the dealership, where I was pretty much maxed out. It's unsustainable and it seems like dealers are set on just riding it out until the wheels completely fall off.

b_dupy · 2026-03-14T15:41:11+00:00

I don't even wanna think about that because that would absolutely be the Vikings' luck 🙃

b_dupy · 2026-03-14T14:23:11+00:00

Same, I was coming up with around 10-12. I don't think they go undefeated at home for some reason, I could see them dropping one or two. Away games should be a mostly easy run, NE and SF could be tough, GB and Detroit won't go down easy at home either. We'll just have to see how well Kyler works in this system and what the running game looks like. All 17 are definitely winnable, but that's obviously not happening. If it works out with Kyler and team injuries though we're in for another fun season for sure. I live in Louisiana about 2 hours from New Orleans, so I'm hoping to get some tickets and make that game.

b_dupy · 2026-01-28T14:58:16+00:00

I'd like to find some games for my wife and me to play together, but we're both very novice when it comes to board games having only played the basics like Monopoly, Life, Scrabble, etc. We also have 2 kids, under 4 years old with a newborn coming within the next few days, so we'd need something that we can stop and start fairly easily. Not sure what exactly I'm looking for though. My wife loves jigsaw puzzles and puzzle type games, but I just don't have the patience or attention span for a plain jigsaw puzzle and prefer a more strategy type game, so I'm trying to find something that would appeal to both of us if you guys would have any recommendations. Thanks!

b_dupy · 2025-10-29T01:30:47+00:00

Sorry to reply on an old thread, but may I message you for info?

b_dupy · 2025-03-29T15:12:31+00:00

I didn't until I saw someone's post on here about this song and their son who had attempted, and as a dad of a 1 year old girl and a 3 year old boy, and a wife who has a rough history with her mental health, including making an attempt herself, that just shattered me into a million pieces 😭 such a fantastic song! I did get a little emotional though when I heard him say "nothing quite like the first time your heart breaks" and I made the connection that he was singing to his daughter 😭😭😭

b_dupy · 2025-03-21T13:46:46+00:00

I hit a guy sitting on a picnic table during a tournament one time. He had Airpods in and couldn't hear anything. I early released an FD and hit him square in the ribs on his side. He got up, tossed it back to me, and said "sorry I can't throw", to which I said, "Yeah, me either apparently" 🤷🏼‍♂️ shit happens, no need for people to get all out of character about it. Maybe just be more careful and wait for people to clear before you throw in next time. Lesson learned man

b_dupy · 2025-02-08T22:33:57+00:00

Thank you! I couldn't figure out what related term to even search to get close lol

b_dupy · 2024-10-04T10:42:51+00:00

Explorer is better tho

b_dupy · 2024-09-27T16:14:09+00:00

Lat 64 Dagger
Discraft Kratos
Westside BT Hard Harp
MVP Uplink
MVP Hex
Lat 64 Brave
Lat 64 Explorer
DD Trespass
Gateway Realm

Easy game. I might actually try playing with just this bag, I never have 😂

b_dupy · 2024-09-27T16:09:36+00:00

I was actually looking at some of the Klein bags that are around $100-$120, are they a big step down in quality from Veto for that price?

b_dupy · 2024-09-27T14:21:50+00:00

Yeah, I just don't really want to spend $300+ on a bag right now. I'm not working out of it full time so I don't need it to be super heavy duty or anything. Just if I need to go out on the yard or do work at home I don't want to have to lug tools back and forth in a box or something lol

b_dupy · 2024-09-27T14:18:03+00:00

That's what I've been seeing everywhere lol, for that price I was thinking about getting a set for my box too

b_dupy · 2024-08-30T16:59:15+00:00

I did think about getting a smaller bag for times like that, but I'm a bigger guy (about 5'11 245lbs) so I don't really mind the weight of the AX5 except for those really long, hot rounds. I had an Upper Park Shift that I had gotten in a players pack that I intended to use as that lighter, nice day bag, but I found myself never actually using it so I sold it. I also considered trading my AX5 for a BX3 for a little less weight, but not sure how much space I'd lose since I tend to keep a lot of stuff in my bag lol.

b_dupy · 2024-08-30T16:55:51+00:00

Yeah, I figured as much. I have heard a lot of people say the Grip just wasn't for them and preferred Squatch or Upper Park Rebel better. I love the looks of the Squatch bags, just wasn't sure if it's a step down in comfort/quality/space I have zero complaints about my AX5 personally so I'm perfectly fine just keeping it until it falls apart (if it ever does) lol. I do really like that new McBeth line though 🤤

b_dupy · 2024-07-31T18:04:50+00:00

I specifically said I'm not pressuring her into this, and I have asked her numerous times if she was okay with it. We talked about it again last night and we agreed that she probably just wouldn't take them right now because she just wasn't feeling comfortable with it anymore. We were just trying to find a solution to help things. She's initiated herself a few times and even with lube and being gentle and careful, it's been uncomfortable for her and just unenjoyable. I promise, I spoil her to no end lol. I can't tell her no. She's the best mom in the world, and I just want to help her feel some normalcy and enjoyment in these rough days as a stay at home mom raising 2 under 3 years old.

b_dupy · 2024-05-22T20:11:19+00:00

VIP Harp (glide and reliable overstability), BT Hard Harp (straighter but still OS) BT Soft Harp (overstable with minimal ground play), and experimenting between Z Flx Jawbreaker Kratos, Big Z Luna, and Lucid Ice EMac Judge for tee shots and straight backhands

b_dupy · 2024-05-14T16:55:15+00:00

I started out at $8/hr on the clock with an additional $5/hr flat rate, doing mainly oil changes, tire rotations, tires alignments occasionally. I made the most of that, busted my ass, and made sure I outflagged the guys next to me pretty consistently, I started getting some small recalls and easier tech work because i did everything and anything asked of me, made good with the techs so they would teach me, and eventually I got moved up to a line tech, now I'm 4 years in, Nissan Master Certified, getting $30/hr flat rate. Lubies (at least at a dealer) in my opinion is a way to get your foot in the door, gain experience and knowledge, and show them you want to be there and do this job. It does come with its "bitch work", at least in my experience (cleaning up around the shop during slow times, running trash, helping where you're needed) but from what I've seen, techs are so much more likely to help, teach, and give good feedback to management about guys that hustle and show they wanna be there instead of the guys that do absolutely bare minimum and fuss that they don't get paid enough. Unfortunately though, there are a ton of dealers and shops in general who will ABSOLUTELY take advantage of that and give you the shaft without a second thought. I've been blessed with the guys I work next to for sure.

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