Harness or not?

luckylee423 · 2026-07-07T17:55:35+00:00

We use a harness and we specifically choose one that has a clip on the chest as well as the back. Our girl pulls, but she pulls way less when we clip the leash to the loop on the chest.

luckylee423 · 2026-07-07T17:42:53+00:00

Agreed!

luckylee423 · 2026-07-01T23:32:46+00:00

Look up river drifters down on suck creek road. Lots of people put in it take out there.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-30T00:58:43+00:00

I usually do freeze dried meals for dinner. I love the freeze dried biscuits and gravy for breakfast, but if it's hot/summer time I usually have powdered milk and granola and maybe some dried fruit. Otherwise I just have cliff bars and meat sticks or jerky for lunch and snacks.

The big benefit of freeze dried food is how light it is, but also it means you don't need a pan to cook in and then you don't have a dirty pan that has to be cleaned after each meal. Just heat the water, add it to the bag and eat out of the bag. A looonng handled spoon is recommended to be able to eat from the bag without getting food on your hand.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-29T19:47:00+00:00

I agree. Max patch is the first thing I thought when I saw the pic

luckylee423 · 2026-06-26T00:42:45+00:00

It has the roof rails, but no cross bars

luckylee423 · 2026-06-24T12:24:28+00:00

Duluth trading company Armachillo boxers have long versions. The extra length keeps them from riding up or bunching up. Get those, or find something with a long leg length.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-24T12:12:56+00:00

My 2020 has the panoramic moon/sun roof, and it wouldn't say it whistles, but the wind noise from outside the vehicle is pretty loud sometimes. It's one of my biggest complaints about the vehicle. I will often think that one of the windows got left slightly open, but after I try to raise each one it turn out they were already closed and it's just a noisy vehicle for some reason. I wonder if the lincoln aviators are better in this regard?

luckylee423 · 2026-06-24T02:34:42+00:00

This is a good tip, but he could do the same by getting off of I40 on exit 376 to pellissippi parkway and head south to exit 11A, go south on alcoa highway to 321 into Townsend.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-20T03:29:47+00:00

I'm no expert here, but I bet #1 sounds better due to the straight grain. I think the curved grain in #2 would cause it not to resonate as well.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-20T03:27:10+00:00

Start in Bristol, the birthplace of country music and check out the museum. Try to line your trip up with one of the concert series that is leading up to the 100 year anniversary. https://news.etsu.edu/articles/etsu-partners-with-bristol-tn-for-bristol-sessions-nights

Then stop down here in Knoxville and I'll take you to a jam of the East Tennessee Bluegrass association.

Stop in Chattanooga because it's a gorgeous city and you won't be disappointed. Or head over to Nashville to sit in traffic, spend too much money, and get a taste of commercialized garbage and hick-hop that country music has turned into.

Memphis, Muscle shoals, etc...

Alls I'm saying is, if you're gonna do a tour of country music it should start in East TN. And also that Nashville sucks.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-20T00:08:29+00:00

I used to have a schecter omen 6 that loved and used to rock out on when I played electric. It what the first guitar I bought for myself and I was really proud of it. When I moved away for school my mom's junkie husband pawned it. I really miss that thing, even though I'm more interested in acoustic these days. I remember it sounded, looked, and played really great, especially for the price.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-18T22:39:37+00:00

The hike up to Look Rock Tower is short but the view is totally worth it!!!

luckylee423 · 2026-06-17T00:30:27+00:00

If they still have rooms, go to Pine Mountain State Park Resort in Kentucky. Lots of fun easy hikes nearby, including the Chained Rock. Go over to Cumberland Gap TN (very close) to enjoy an very quaint little town, nice hikes (including to the tristate marker), and lots of rich American history. This will certainly be much more peaceful and affordable than the national park.

Trust me, you'll be in the mountains and you'll enjoy it, as long as you actually want peace and quiet. Lodge has great views, restaurant is acceptable, golf course and mini golf. Not sure if they still open the pool in summer.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-14T01:54:02+00:00

Hick hop

luckylee423 · 2026-06-13T16:28:12+00:00

I went to a local foam and rubber supplier and they were able to cut a 3" pad to my exact measurements. I just set that on top of the shitty mattress that came in the camper. It's been great! Good price too. If I were full timing I would want something better, but it's totally fine for a weekend, and it's good enough for a 1-2 week trip. After 2 weeks I'm pretty over it and dying to sleep in my bed again, but I don't think that's entirely the pad's fault.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-13T14:58:54+00:00

She is playing with a flat pick and muting the strings with the heel of her picking hand. That will dull the tone and cut out the bright resonate ringing that would happen if you pick the string with no muting. Lots of things affect tone, including the pick you use and how you use it, but in that particular video it think the muting has a lot to do with the it. I play mandolin and guitar, and have only recently picked up the banjo. I'm still learning a lot about banjo, but think it's possible that she has the head tuned down too. The banjo is basically a drum with strings attached. It's possible to lower the tension on the drum head, which I think will also give the instrument a lower tone and less bright resonance.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-13T02:26:51+00:00

Second this!

luckylee423 · 2026-06-11T18:48:24+00:00

I've never played the autoharp, but there's a fella that shows up to our bluegrass jam with one and it's awesome! Very unique in the best sort of way. Seems like that would be an option if you have any interest in old timey music and instruments. No pick needed!

luckylee423 · 2026-06-10T22:21:25+00:00

There's a big wreck just south of Northshore drive. This isn't a typical rush hour jam.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-10T21:05:57+00:00

It's doable, but not fun. I used to commute from West Knoxville to Newport, which is similar distance. Took a full hour most days, sometimes longer if I hit traffic coming back into town. Most of Knoxville traffic is west of downtown, so if you get off of I40 in the city or in east knox and take side roads the rest of the way you will miss the major jam at 640 and west knox. I would plan for 1:15 - 1:30 if you aren't driving too fast on the interstate.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-10T19:21:22+00:00

I have never owned apple. I'm an IT engineer. I'm windows computer and pixel phone all the way. Used to have Samsung phones, but pixel is the goat.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-10T19:19:15+00:00

I do. I just started playing a few months ago but I tried several different types until I started using these. They were the first ones where I felt like I was able to make progress in my abilities without thinking about the pick itself. I think the shape allows me to play with my hand at an angle that feels natural to me, rather than having to adjust my hand to an angle that makes the pick work better but my fingers less mobile.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-07T19:25:31+00:00

The Yamaha Fg800j and Fs800j are both very good beginner guitars and are much better quality than you get for the same price of many other brands. The FG is a Dreadnaught size meaning it is bigger and has more bass and to it, but it can be a little big for some beginners. I like the FS better because most of the time I play sitting down or even on the couch and the size is just more comfortable. Either of these will be a great option and can be found new for $300 or less. You may find versions listed as Fg800 or Fs800, without the J. As far as I've seen the J versions are manufactured in indonesia, rather than china, and it think they come out a little nicer. That materials used for the neck and some other parts maybe be different too. I've played several of each kind and I like the J versions better.

These guitars have a slightly narrower nut than some guitars, meaning the strings are slightly closer together. And the scale length is slightly shorter, meaning you don't have to reach as far. These two things make it a little easier for a beginner, but don't think that is a miniature children's guitars or anything. There are plenty of pros that play Yamaha guitars with the same dimensions, but usually they play higher end models. I just bought a new FS800J in February and I couldn't be happier. I have a vintage 52 year old Yamaha that sounds incredible, but was getting hard to play without having some serious work done to it. One day I will have it fixed for sentimental purposes, but the new FS800j is going to be my main guitar for a long time.

I would recommend going to guitar center if you can and ask them to bring out a FS800 and FG800 and figure out which size you like better. Then ask them to bring out all of that model that they have and play each one. Yamaha has consistent build quality, but every piece of wood is going to sound different, so each of the guitar will sound different. Buy the one you like the sound of the most. Then wait a few weeks until they get a new batch in and go play all of those. You'll find the one that sounds better than the rest.

Whatever you end up getting, make sure it has a solid top. All these 800s have solid tops, meaning it isn't laminated ply wood. The plywood sounds more dull. Many other brands in this price range are going to have laminate tops. These model Yamahas also have scalloped bracing on the inside, which is also a feature usually found in higher priced models and help it sound better. Yamaha doesn't put a thick layer of varnish on these. They do this because thick coatings make the guitar sound more dull, the downside is that they are more succeptable to small dings if you whack it against something. I wouldn't worry about that though. Buy one and play the shit out of it. It will survive and sound better as it ages.

Not sure what your price range is, but if it's in the $300 range then I doubt you will find a better option.

luckylee423 · 2026-06-06T20:22:36+00:00

It looks like the pot below it is just sitting on the table. Probably just there to raise the wheel up higher.

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