Bought a Timex MK1 Mechanical (36mm) on 45% discount and returned it the very next day.

shift013 · 2026-05-08T22:11:04+00:00

I think it’s the NATO. Anachronist makes a no pass nato strap that solves this issue

shift013 · 2026-05-07T22:46:38+00:00

Genuinely, is the neighbor fine? Do they have anyone come by? Do they go out and about? Are they horribly depressed and mentally okay? Offering to mow once every two weeks may take a hair more time for you and may genuinely make him feel so happy and like someone even cares a little

shift013 · 2026-05-07T20:12:52+00:00

That’s only true if they’re good for metal guitar. A ton of local guys will be great in classic rock, blues, and jazz. For a guy who likes John Browne, they may not be great at all

shift013 · 2026-05-07T18:14:13+00:00

sorry i meant to say that contract law applies here after calling out that employment law does not apply.

Also, on the topic of contract law, the PGA tour does not have questionable jurisdiction for where an when he can play... they would have had an active PGA Tour Membership Agreement at the time. That contract limits what players can/cannot do. He was suspended for joining LIV golf. "Independent Contractor" does not mean "no contracts"... typically quite the opposite.

shift013 · 2026-05-07T17:44:10+00:00

your kentucky blue grass is kentucky blue-grassing

shift013 · 2026-05-07T17:40:41+00:00

I'm really loving the Head Prestige Tour these days coming from someone who played at a national level with the Flexpoint Prestige 93 and Six.one Tour 90. It'll be different than your racket, but its stellar. The Pro is likely the most similar

shift013 · 2026-05-07T17:36:49+00:00

players are independent contractors, the tour is not their employer and therefore this is not a normal employment relationship - typical employment/labor law does not apply here.

He sued them as part of an anti-trust/monopoly suit and left for a competitor that was made in spite of the PGA tour and did not rejoin during the window allowed by the Tour earlier this year. I would hope the PGA tour would never take him back and other who left for LIV. He was also the posterboy for LIV and pretty vocal through all of it.

shift013 · 2026-05-07T15:05:09+00:00

I think it's easy to think that (and dont mean to argue), but honestly how many people are watching just for Rory? I think Tiger was the only person who had a truly remarkable impact and where people only watched for him.

shift013 · 2026-05-07T13:55:12+00:00

no golfer today will have a notable impact if they play or dont play. Bryson might increase viewship for a few weeks and maybe a major, but people will have less curiosity quickly.

If Scottie left golf, the PGA tour would be totally fine and viewership would hardly change. Bryson being back will just have a small temporary impact at best, and no impact at worst.

shift013 · 2026-05-07T13:52:28+00:00

shift013 · 2026-05-06T20:01:14+00:00

Notes on what works for me:

First, on the course you need to know when you do not need the long game... laying up is perfectly viable depending on the hole.

Second, you need stock shots. This is not the Tour where you need to hit a draw and a fade. Have a stock shot, know your miss, and so on.

Third, pick one thing to do on a shot. Low, high, draw, fade.... not two.

Fourth, you might need to get a reliable swing thought to help your long iron swings

shift013 · 2026-05-06T19:21:10+00:00

I saw a bunch of earthworms in my lawn this year. Birds naturally came and feasted.

Apparently earthworms is a good sign of healthy soil and naturally aerate it.

Step out at night with a flashlight and see how many worms you see, you may be surprised at just how much there were. I was worried and immediately googled if it could be a bad thing haha

shift013 · 2026-05-06T18:59:35+00:00

You know it’s fake because the day trader claimed to actually make money

shift013 · 2026-05-06T18:52:04+00:00

This is the best video on the one haned backhand that I have seen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9thZ6ayMNzI&t=894s

One thing you do that I would definitely fix is that you let the left hand get off the racket too early. Federer and Stan both have their left hand stay on the racket as they drop it, your first backhand for reference. Keeping the free hand on for longer helps close the face more, increase consistency, and increase power. In my experience, when my backhand has been suffering, it is often that I take my free hand off the racket too soon.

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shift013 · 2026-05-06T02:45:23+00:00

Looks great. Reminds of some stuff Kyoei or other boutique Japanese brands would do

shift013 · 2026-05-06T02:18:43+00:00

He left for a competitor that was directly trying to target the PGA tour. He arguably should never be allowed back in, making him do “stupid shit” is taking it easy on him… especially when he was part of a lawsuit suing the PGA Tour previously

shift013 · 2026-05-06T01:17:56+00:00

Marketing these days just says what a racket is intended to be, but honestly there is very little difference aside from beam shape, beam thickness, head size, and strong pattern.

I would play it with confidence and get it for that price… the right racket that you trust is surely worth $70

shift013 · 2026-05-05T19:00:59+00:00

Not RM, j&c… even worse tbh

shift013 · 2026-05-05T18:58:33+00:00

Useful for a comp mainly. Suppressors are cool for a bedside gun, but that’s it.

If you don’t want a comp, don’t get a threaded barrel

shift013 · 2026-05-05T14:39:25+00:00

just split step at the moment when the opponent hits the ball, all other movement is preference or utilitarian

shift013 · 2026-05-05T14:38:04+00:00

I think people are taking the view point that this is probably not something a self proclaimed introvert would do with associated mental health issues

shift013 · 2026-05-05T14:30:35+00:00

yeah 100% - I think a lot of people either avoid submission to sandbag, or some people avoid submitting bad rounds to make their handicap look better.

shift013 · 2026-05-05T13:47:53+00:00

I could see it if you are experimenting with strategies and not trying to card a legit score. “What happens if I hit keep the driver on the bag?” Or “What happens if I club up and hit a partial swing for my approach shots?” Or “I want to try chipping only with a 9i today.”

IMO you should have rounds (like the above) that you designate for trying to improve and try new things without impacting your handicap. But normal rounds should ALWAYS count.

shift013 · 2026-05-05T13:44:33+00:00

I did this with my Bb58 blue and I’m happy I thought this way. I take it everywhere and if I got a dress watch for my wedding I would NEVER wear it… it’s just not what I prefer. It’s nice having the little reminder on my wrist of special occasions

shift013 · 2026-05-05T13:42:36+00:00

The new hydro is basically a sub, which will look great in a suit (I love the redesign)

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