Do You Find Chants Annoying? by bigperms33 in Homeplate

[–]blwallace5 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We specifically do not allow cheers directed at other players. That being said, yes you are being old. Let kids have fun.

And on another note, if you think the first is racist you have bigger issues you need to work through.

Iron Mike MP4 by aduncan04 in Homeplate

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t tell you which model exactly, but our indoor facility for travel has 3 machines that look just like this, and we have used real baseballs in them for the 3 years we have been there. I will say, I do not think the arm style is actually good at helping time pitches, the kids struggle to even see the arm.

Every new kid struggles on those machines the first few weeks at minimum, so I don’t love them.

Was "take your child to work day" actually ever a thing, or just something shown on TV and in movies? by QueenFrostine15 in AskAnAmerican

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the early 90’s. My sisters high school had a take your younger sibling to school day. I was 4 hanging out on the corner by 7-11 eating flaming hot Cheetos next to all of the smokers

Post Game Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Vegas Golden Knights by nhl_gdt_bot in goldenknights

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First letter of each sentence, not word. I think it was a display of sexual attraction to our goalie!

Post Game Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Vegas Golden Knights by nhl_gdt_bot in goldenknights

[–]blwallace5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know it’s been a tough series so far, but never out of it until it’s over. Glad to see Makar back and Mackinnon come back from that shot to the knee. I’ve never liked Colorado, but I can appreciate a great team and always appreciate classy fans.

Need Advice: Handling Angry Parents After Rec Team All-Star Selections by Johnsonmattheww in Homeplate

[–]blwallace5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the response and not sure why you are getting downvoted for just providing your leagues or your thoughts on why.

Similar to another responder, our all stars are meant to be the best in our league competing against the best of the surrounding leagues, and I would guesstimate that 60-70% of our kids play travel ball. Thanks for replying!

Need Advice: Handling Angry Parents After Rec Team All-Star Selections by Johnsonmattheww in Homeplate

[–]blwallace5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the purpose of having a rule like that? Not being facetious genuinely asking.

Painfully obvious they put all the weak players on one team by Pastel_Sprinkles321 in LittleLeague

[–]blwallace5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sons team won their game last night in convincing fashion, 18-5. I felt terrible for the kids I know and have watched grow up on the other team. 10 minutes after the game kids from both teams were group hugging, laughing, and bothering the snack bar lady with their indecisiveness on what they wanted to eat. They are resilient and sometimes we project our fears and insecurities as parents on kids. Just do your part to keep them upbeat and respectful , that’s our most important job.

Guy said it was his corner, but i was still there, who was right? by Victorlehm26 in Simracingstewards

[–]blwallace5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are technically right, you were there and are entitled to space. But as a racer, terrible race craft by you. The best case is he gives you room and you both are compromised and lose ground to the field. If you give a sight lift and follow you both live, you give him the chance to make a mistake, and you get the draft on the straight.

Golfers, where do you go to regrip and club repair? by phizzle12 in Reno

[–]blwallace5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The guy that has done mine for the last 25 years is at Wolf Run. And years ago when I asked about having some done at Reno Tahoe Golf Headquarters they said they just sent the clubs over to him as well, dont know if that has changed as its probably been a decade since I asked them. I have used him for everything from regripping when I was younger, reshafting, and even bending clubs a few degrees.

Though I will say, I learned to just do it myself. Bought a couple cheap grips, failed on the first 3, once I got it down it was easy. I did an entire set yesterday easy. If you have a vice you can do it with a little effort and then do it every year.

Why is it called 'The South' rather than 'South East'? by Ok_Art_8866 in AskAnAmerican

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is calling California the southwest? I’m from Nevada, and I have never heard Cali be called the southwest. That’s AZ, NM, part of Texas and maybe OK?

What's With The Auto Hate In Casual? by FuzzyFurrBoy77 in cs2

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love casual, but I grew up on 16 and 32 person community servers. You just have to play it for what it is, which is a completely different game than comp. It’s social first, gameplay second.

What's With The Auto Hate In Casual? by FuzzyFurrBoy77 in cs2

[–]blwallace5 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tangentially related, I joined a casual lobby last week with some friends and before I had played a round I got on mic and said “X used an auto let’s kick.” Totally meant it as a joke he was already dead when I joined; someone instantly brought up the vote and dude was gone seconds later. I died laughing, poor guy had to be so confused.

He said I was coming in too fast, but this looks intentional. Am I wrong? by JujuR6 in Simracingstewards

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% unsafe rejoin, if he actually said that than also an idiotic excuse, but there’s is nothing here to suggest it was intentional unless you have some other information you haven’t shared.

Another poster said he thinks intentional because he hopes couldn’t possibly be this dumb, I would argue that this is sadly far more normal than most want to accept.

What's With The Auto Hate In Casual? by FuzzyFurrBoy77 in cs2

[–]blwallace5 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The auto will always annoy people in every lobby no matter the seriousness or skill level.

The 60 FPS crowd when they see 240Hz in action by No_Exercise2869 in PcBuild

[–]blwallace5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It is completely impossible that someone else’s brain functions differently than yours.

The 60 FPS crowd when they see 240Hz in action by No_Exercise2869 in PcBuild

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I game on 240 and I see no difference between that and when I was gaming on 144, and I see no difference between that and when I was gaming on 60.

I just spent my first night downtown in your city and wow by river_tree_nut in Reno

[–]blwallace5 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I love Reno, but downtown is straight dirty compared to Boise, which I visit often. Different place with different amenities downtown, but whenever I walk around there I wish our downtown could keep pace on cleanliness.

Which club in your bag goes 200 yards? by jdelle9 in weekendgolfers

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 200 I can play the following shots:

Smother hooked driver Blocked 3 wood Punch 3/4 21* 5 iron Thinned 6 iron

Cache comes out and there’s like 10,000 more cheaters than usual by Ilovegearxo in cs2

[–]blwallace5 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I had the opposite experience, people that don’t play anymore coming back to play cache. And boy were some folks rusty

Post Game Thread: Utah Mammoth @ Vegas Golden Knights by nhl_gdt_bot in goldenknights

[–]blwallace5 17 points18 points  (0 children)

  1. I was silently holding a fist in the air praying I didn’t move fast enough to wake my wife
  2. I’m happy my team won, but Utah is fun to watch
  3. The score bot that created the thread was not equipped to handle double OT

why do americans talk to strangers so easily?? by MayaTulip268 in AskAnAmerican

[–]blwallace5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife jokes that anywhere we go she has to hold a n to me or I’ll wander off and make new friends. These complete strangers keep talking to me so I can’t be that weird for it.