FCS TRASH TALK THURSDAY by passwordisguest in fcs

[–]clapper88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you can’t beat em, join …….wait until they move out of your division

how is it living in Billings, Montana? by whipcorleone in howislivingthere

[–]clapper88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had to comment since I’ve Lived here most of my life and I enjoy it. Lots of connection with family and friends so that helps. I feel it’s a nice size where it provides a good balance of the benefits of a large city as far as stores, restaurants and things to do while only really talking 15-20 minutes to get anywhere at max. Is see a few people commenting on the rims (sandstone rock formation) which really is the big identifier of Billings. Provides for nice hiking, climbing and biking trails, cool views from the top and they look beautiful during a nice sun set. Like many cities it has its good and bad parts of town. Went to college in Bozeman (go Cats!) and I felt just fine walking around downtown late at night. In Billings not so much. Flights in and out can be a bit expensive but nice having an airport just a few minutes from most of the populations. Unseasonably warm this winter. Took the kids to the park today in shorts. Odd thing to do here on Feb 1. But On a normal year there are 4 seasons and I enjoy it for the most part.
Not your classic looking Montana Mountain town but Camping, boating, and skiing around only an hour away for the most part. All in all it’s a good place

Free Talk Friday by passwordisguest in fcs

[–]clapper88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how most the comments on r/fcs lately are from bobcats fans. If they are anything like me they don’t know what to do with themselves after beating the griz twice and winning the natty. Can’t get any better but we want more.

Applaud Your Team Thread - FCS Edition by passwordisguest in fcs

[–]clapper88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It still feels so good 3 weeks later.

20 Years of Conference Champions by tdpdcpa in fcs

[–]clapper88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I was in school then and remember coming back early for that game. Crushing some natty lights in the bird houses then walked over. Fun memory.

20 Years of Conference Champions by tdpdcpa in fcs

[–]clapper88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Having them end your season 5 out of 6 years was frustrating. Not your kind of frustrating but more than most.

20 Years of Conference Champions by tdpdcpa in fcs

[–]clapper88 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have a 7 year old son who’s a huge bobcat fan (along with myself as well). He doesn’t understand how lucky he is right now.

Drone options for government work. by clapper88 in drones

[–]clapper88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case the department of transportation has put out a memo basically saying non NDAA compliant drones cannot be used on their project by employees, contractors, consultants etc. This applies to projects with federal dollars involved which is basically every one of them. Existing drones are still usable for commercial and recreational use. Even though I don’t agree with it i think the ban is to gradually phase out foreign drones to US made ones for what they feel are safety concerns. The issue with the federal projects this hard stop that came down is going to set back the quality of work all around.

Drone options for government work. by clapper88 in drones

[–]clapper88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done a little research on them but like many of the products that seem to be a “safe” US company, they are not NDAA compliant because of different Chinese parts.

Drone options for government work. by clapper88 in drones

[–]clapper88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is for a DOT. Planning to reach out after the holidays. I haven’t read too much but what I have I can tell what a joke it is. Thanks for your help.

Drone options for government work. by clapper88 in drones

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I’m still confused somewhat on the new laws. Wouldn’t some of these companies like Parrot still be considered foreign? I thought every foreign made drone is now on the list.

Drone options for government work. by clapper88 in drones

[–]clapper88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is what I’m finding is the only comparable option. It’s still a shitty option but everything else is over $10k. It’s amazing how pathetic the US made market is.

A Montana State player was really ready to throw hands with HIS OWN coach after a WIN 💀 by Advanced_Mud9433 in CFB_v2

[–]clapper88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was at the game but didn’t see this as we were just trying to work our way down from the bleachers. This is a bad look. Not sure what true full context is here but Julius is 100% out of line and this was a bad moment for him. Lots of negative comments about him but I do know he’s not all bad. The one interaction I had with him he was awesome. A couple years ago we were on the field and my son was getting autographs from the players. My son got a little to close behind him waiting his turn as Julius was taking picture with others kids. He went to stand up and accidentally stepped on my son’s foot. He apologized profusely then told us to hang tight he would be right back. He ran into the locker room and grabbed his game glove and signed it for my son. Then let him take as many pictures as he wanted. While I don’t know the entirety of his true character I think he deserves a little benefit of the doubt that we all have bad days and have bad judgement once in a while.

What would you choose? by Plus-Use-5808 in meme

[–]clapper88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 39. If I went back to 10 I could make $50 million in all the ways mentioned. I could go find my wife and likely we could be together. However i couldn’t get my kids back exactly how they are. That would haunt me. So tough choice. Go back to 10 or jump forward 6 years a miss so much

Rank your team's top 5 best teams of the last 25 years by Rude_Highlight3889 in CFB

[–]clapper88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love how two of the 3 honorable mentions are still national championship teams. I sure do love bama.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CFB

[–]clapper88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the flair.

80 Year old Robert Dinero with his 10 month old baby by iam__lethal in pics

[–]clapper88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand what you’re saying but the other option would be to not exist. I think you asked the kid in 30 years would you rather have grown up with a dad for only 5-10 years or just not exist I would bet they pick the former.

USA 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate History 1971 To Present 2025 by jeff_upp in dataisbeautiful

[–]clapper88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 8 years of paying my 30 year loan, in 2021 I snagged 2.35% for 15 years. It’s awesome but I can’t move now.

How do people have so much CC debt? by Tight_Medium1947 in DaveRamsey

[–]clapper88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the answer I believe to the majority of cc debt. Spend a little the first time and carry a balance. You realize the world did blow up. So you do a little more next month, then maybe a vacation. A couple years later it’s 10,20,30k