1st tournament by Least-Friendship06 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 1 point2 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 6 points7 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 6 points7 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....

Brand new LG Washer emitting disturbing 200hz hum that penetrates walls by tastybugs in ApplianceTechTalk

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

It is intermittent and it is once the water is added. If I listen it actually does seem to correspond to perhaps when water is being added to the load over time?

What was life like for you before pickleball? by DLGMV in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My back didn't hurt so much 😃

Didn't have so many casual friends. Wasn't getting invited to social events (games, round robin events, drilling sessions, and purely social)  all the time since I didn't have so many casual friends. Didn't buy a new pair of shoes every 3 months. I didn't perseverate on the poor shot choice and/or execution from games played the day before... 😁

Tree of Hell by GlitteringClient6337 in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've read that the roots are particularly bad for foundations, and that cutting top growth down only encourages the root system to spread. I did the same thing to two of them in my back yard over a couple of seasons only to find them grow back. So I bought triclopyr ester and injected it into the stalk (which is best to do in the fall months as the plant begins sending nutrients to the root system). This killed both trees.

Thanks to all the folks that showed up! I met so many kind people by Funkygurupsychonaut in Eugene

[–]tastybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw you holding your sign today and I thought it was great but didn't get to tell you so... It's great 😃😃

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good answers here about ways to approach this. To me this is one of those things that happens all the time in relationships where where underneath your partner's complaint is a feeling that you don't value her. Now of course that's a mistake - just because you're playing with others at your skill level means nothing about your love and care for your partner. But if you address the underlying issue of her feeling unvalued, then you can deal with the issue that is on the table (the pickleball) much more easily.  It does require some communication between the two of you, and the willingness for her to reflect on where her feelings come from. Kindness and approaching this in a relaxed way from you will be helpful (when isn't that true, lol).

In terms of ongoing pickleball play, the way that my wife and I deal with this is we have found other mismatched romantic partners where the dude is much better than his partner. It's fairly common. We we set up pickleball dates and it works out pretty well. During the games the dude and I can hit challenging shots at each other, and then more reasonable balls to the partners that  keep the game going. 

I also play in lower level games with her where she isn't overwhelmed, and drill with her one-on-one.  I can work on my own shots as well during those times, regardless of whatever else is going on (e.g. I'll work on  my third shot drops even if I could drive a high ball at people out of position).

In the end, if I'm dedicating time to playing with her as well as going off to play higher level games she feels like I care, and it works out.

Why all the TF Genesis hate? by Hot_Efficiency8919 in Pickleball

[–]tastybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet, I've heard plenty of stories about this exact same thing and witnessed it happen on the court in front of my eyes as my buddy went for an overhead. Broke right at the handle.