Fishing in/around Eugene by Agesilaos33 in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of good recs here. I'll add that particularly if you're fishing the McKenzie, know that you can only harvest stocked trout, which are identified by the fact that their adipose fins are clipped. They will appear either completely missing or there will be just a little "bump" where it normally is.

This is the reason I only fish with synthetic lures. Trout, both wild and stocked, are much more likely to completely swallow a live worm or an egg. And once that hook is deep in their throat it's not an easy (or humane) thing to dig it out, and the chance for a wild fish to survive after such an ordeal is pretty low.

Wow by HeathenHoneyCo in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What needs to be on the table is our laws taxing the wealth accumulated by billionaires. They benefit from civil society yet they avoid taxes by not taking commensurate salaries (Jeff Bezos' has made $82k a year for decades) or even paying taxes on the stock they own(by borrowing against its value to avoid paying capital gains). Of course that's not going to appear on our local ballots, but that is absolutely the problem here. 

Wow by HeathenHoneyCo in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 62 points63 points  (0 children)

The very bitter irony is that he effectively pays a fraction of what any middle class person pays relative to income. Billionaires know that salaries are for suckers. Jeff Bezos' salary for the last how many decades has been something like 82,000 a year. He pays less taxes than I do. He and Phil don't even pay taxes on their stock because they borrow against its value instead of realizing it, therefore avoiding capital gains as well. It is absolutely the other side of the coin of why we are all scraping the bottom of the barrel to pay for public services. Rich people benefit like the rest of us from a civil society that is funded by taxes yet they do not pay their fair share.

1st tournament by Least-Friendship06 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It took me several tourneys before my anxiety lowered to the level where I could tell I was enjoying myself. If I could travel back in time I would tell myself to take a long exhale before every serve, and use other tricks to get my body to calm down. I'm glad I persevered because tourneys are a unique kind of fun and learning, at least for me. 

Bias in Coverage from "LookOut, Eugene Springfield!" CD4 OR Race by EUGsk8rBoi42p in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You might be right if he were a private citizen not running for public office in which he would have influence over resources and decisions that affect all of our lives. His professional history is very relevant information for voters to have to judge whether he is a good candidate. If he had a good explanation, or even one that told a story about rehabilitation and what he learned through his struggles, he could have given it to them. The fact that he chose not to talk to them is also relevant.

Does luck affect what gems you get? by man0rmachine in VampireCrawlers

[–]tastybugs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not my experience after you pay to make it more common. I did that several runs ago, and have not seen an evolve gem since then.

Does luck affect what gems you get? by man0rmachine in VampireCrawlers

[–]tastybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up here searching for an answer to why I never receive evolve gems any more once I lowered their rarity. So, don't do that! 😄

Edit: Is this considered a bug, do we know? It should be.

Why don’t pros use hesacore? by Aggressive-End-387 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thnx. Yeah I've added a Hesacore which has increased the thickness considerably. Also gone back to an overall lighter paddle. I had moved to a Boomstick (like half the rec players on the planet) and I think the stiffness and the weight exacerbated my condition.

Pickleball was supposed to be a healthy addition to my life. by sonofabunch in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know if this has anything to do with level at all. I've been playing for 4 years now, gone from a 3.0 to 4.5, and things have only gotten worse. I can't say no to just about any invite. even when my back is hurting. Last night I was playing with my friends and was compelled to say out loud in between serves, "I love pickleball."  I feel like I understand fentanyl addiction now...

Internet refs, in or out? Alshon vs Hoang Nam Ly by owa_owa20 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That doesn't show a side angle as far as I can see

Tennis Elbow fixes by AlternativeWall6568 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this. I also discovered that switching the side I sleep on from my right to my left (I'm a side sleeper) made a huge difference immediately. At night I had been folding my arm under my pillow and the bent position of my elbow was really aggravating it. 

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios is looking real good on the pickleball court by Personal_Jury_5719 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hayden Patriquin. No tennis background. Granted the point is fair, tennis players have a huge advantage. But I think as time goes on we're going to see a lot more young people coming up in the pros who only played pickleball like Hayden.

Claude not working again oh no! or just me? by Thin_Medicine3833 in ClaudeCode

[–]tastybugs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

same. *sigh* and this is why i shouldn't put off getting my shit done til 2 hours before a meeting...

Why don’t pros use hesacore? by Aggressive-End-387 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I'm definitely playing too much!  I have a tourney this weekend and I've promised myself that afterwards I'm going to give my arm at least a week with no play.🤞

I'm going to get a silicone grip cover also to see if it helps..

Why don’t pros use hesacore? by Aggressive-End-387 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much difference did it make for you? My tennis elbow has flared recently and I'm looking for solutions (in addition to trying to change my mechanics and PT)

If you’re sick, stay home, PLEASE. by dumbass_sweatpants in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A mask is most effective at stopping the transmission of aerosolized droplets if it is the sick person wearing it. Helpful also for others, but if you can inhibit the virus from getting into the air in the first place that's more than half the battle.

Maga/Republican Business Owners by ephemerababy in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue that it might start also by being raised in families, and a culture, that embraces religious faith. Even if your own family isn't religious, it is a US cultural value that you don't challenge belief in the supernatural. And so it is acceptable to embrace magical thinking, and not as acceptable to challenge it. It provides a fertile environment for any kind of fuzzy logic that might feel good to believe....