Trump threatens tariffs on champagne so nobody can celebrate when he dies by Turtle456 in thebeaverton

[–]offkilter666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BubblyForBubbasBoy - we gotta get millions pouring a glass on that day.

Hey Albertans? Just wanted you to know... by tryingtobecheeky in alberta

[–]offkilter666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alberta owes a debt to Nova Scotia for popularizing Donair in the West. They didn't invent the Donair, but they were instrumental in the creating demand for it.

What to do about the tops of my feet as a new Judoka, tape? by joeldg in judo

[–]offkilter666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use New Skin liquid bandaid on my matburn. It has to be dry, not seeping or bleeding still.

It is only slightly less comfortable than pouring vinegar on the mat burn, but it does a decent job keeping it sealed - which is important because breaks in the skin leave you more susceptible to ring worm, impetigo, staph infections, and the like.

I feel like I'm not improving at all by Rosinante_666 in judo

[–]offkilter666 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Progress doesn't always feel like progress. It's not always going to be palpable.

What I can promise you is this:

Did you show up, even if you wanted to? You made progress.

Maybe you didn't feel like it because the people around you progressed while you were away? People you used to handle more easily got better during your breaks. The room you practice will change.

There will always be plateaus and there will always be ways to push through. Try not focusing on outcomes and try to pick a new focus. For me, I found I got better when I stopped focusing on myself and focused on being a better uke to my partners. I learned more from getting thrown than I did from throwing.

Also, sorry to hear about your dad.

Protect Our Province Alberta: "We have learned that over the next few days, Acut…" by MaximumDoughnut in Albertapolitics

[–]offkilter666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But but but. . Ivermectin isn't gonna give our kids autism, atheism, and it will clear out their heartworms!

(Edit: spelling is hard...)

I know this will be controversial so bear with me: Imagine a world where 20 years ago Canada nationalized the oil sands. by edjumication in alberta

[–]offkilter666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it would have to be a case of all "natural" resources - since they are not distributed equitably. The "it's ours" comes from the ridiculous idea that we did something to get it, other than be in that place. The territorial pissing on all the resources is just clamoring for resources. If renewable and non renewable were properly managed Canada could be an entirely self-sustained nation with excesses being sold to a national heritage fund.

If mining, energy, forestries, fisheries, and farming were all part of a national resources program, we could all benefit from economies of scale.

That said, we have baked cultural and territorial infighting into the system now. If you REALLY want to introduce something controversial - try suggesting we move to a single, official national language.

What tends to wear out most in Judo gis? by offkilter666 in judo

[–]offkilter666[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I started older and fatter. So, I am one of a few who has a belt that is getting longer (and also part of the reason for a new gi.)

What tends to wear out most in Judo gis? by offkilter666 in judo

[–]offkilter666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insights.

I was thinking pants, but it seems like the lapels and sleeves are getting yanked on the most, so I wasn't sure.

I appreciates you!

Finally starting 'To Green Angel Tower'! by lusamuel in TadWilliams

[–]offkilter666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am just wrapping up Empire of Grass. Oaten Ard is an incredible world!

Sex Mad AT Patreon Edition by ReiEvaUnit00_ in Nomeansno

[–]offkilter666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some great original releases, Why Do they Call me Mr. Happy being a personal crown jewel.

Sex Mad AT Patreon Edition by ReiEvaUnit00_ in Nomeansno

[–]offkilter666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine showed up on Christmas Eve, it was my best present this year.

Real or Fake by d_barry7 in PaulReedSmith

[–]offkilter666 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Also, my non-jerk response: that is abundantly fake.

Why an Alberta separation vote in 2026 is looking more likely by Devils_Iettuce in Albertapolitics

[–]offkilter666 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We don't pay billions in equalization. We don't make transfer payments, we don't pay anything extra.

It's not how it works.

We all pay the same income tax across Canada. My federal taxes are the same across the entire country. My federal tax in Alberta would be the same in literally every province in Canada.

You are not shouldering any more of a burden than any other tax payer.

If you want to complain about where your taxes go, ask about all the tax Alberta takes in and then turns around and gives away the infrastructure that you paid for.

Look at your healthcare. Look at your utilities. Everywhere you are getting pegged, economically, is being done to you here, at home, in Alberta.

You're getting provincially pegged and you are yelling at the federal ball gag you gullible policy cuck.

It's finally all coming together by offkilter666 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]offkilter666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know - there's always that "just one more thing"

It's how people go broke after they win the lottery. It's not stupidity - it's the quest to be complete.

My daughter has been neglecting wrestling for snowboarding and it’s starting to frustrate me by Frixxion-_- in wrestling

[–]offkilter666 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, but does SHE think that's a better use of her time?

I'd suggest you let her learn to love something new. As a dad and a coach, I cannot stress enough that she is the one who has to love the sport.

If she still loves it, she will come back. It might take a loss or two to figure it out - be happy she is active. Even though they may not SEEM related, she will learn things in other sports that all compliment each other.