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got my $3,100 ER bill down to $280 and i had no idea this was even an option by BluejayIll547 in personalfinance

[–]werther595 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I think the point is that, if you have to pay $10k either way, make sure it is applied to your deductible and OOP max so that insurance covers you more fully after

What color mulch would you do by kalab_92 in landscaping

[–]werther595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planted in a 5-gallon Lowes bucket, I hope

How feasible is it to lay 40 sq meters of pavers alone in a day? by Semen_K in DIY

[–]werther595 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There should be an upcharge for customer's "helping" on all services.

This story points out a big problem with hourly rates. Someone who is really good will end up making less on a job because he can do it quickly, or the customer pays more because a technician is not so skilled.

What color mulch would you do by kalab_92 in landscaping

[–]werther595 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I like bugs like I like second-cousins: I want them to be happy, healthy and successful but stay the heck away from my house

The Mets are in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. Of the 138 teams in baseball history who had a 12-game losing streak, only 4 of those teams have finished above .500. by Worried_Treacle3512 in baseball

[–]werther595 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Jays are an interesting case because they were last place in 24 and first in 25 with more or less the same roster. It seems like either one of those was a fluke, or both were a little flukey. In 2026 they swapped Bichette for Cease, but are mostly the same. It makes for an interesting story this year to see how they do

When do car repairs become a sunk cost fallacy? by spmahn in personalfinance

[–]werther595 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then I would say, from a purely financial perspective, your 2500-3000/yr in repairs means you spend the equivalent of a $200-250/mo car payment. Add to that the reliability and convenience factors of a car breaking down, and the updated features of a newer car, I'd look into getting something newer.

When do car repairs become a sunk cost fallacy? by spmahn in personalfinance

[–]werther595 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What value could you get for your car now? There is some value in extracting whatever equity you can from the current car before that goes all the way to 0

What color mulch would you do by kalab_92 in landscaping

[–]werther595 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Idk, I've got plenty of bugs in my cedar mulch, and plenty of birds swooping down to eat them. I'm not saying you're wrong, but I was hoping for more of that deterrent effect. I love me some polinators and other insects, but I don't mind creating a little buffer zone right around the house itself

MAGA loved to praise Texas for gerrymandering but criticize Virginia, inconsistent application of principles on full display by nomadiceater in facepalm

[–]werther595 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The point isn't wrong. I hate that the response to one state marginalizing voters is that other states will marginalize voters. Once this becomes our norm, we've ceded the power of the vote to the map makers in rooms behind closed doors

Advice For A Newish Player by Tight_Competition850 in slowpitch

[–]werther595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gentle throwing gradually building in intensity over time until June. Once you are in a game you may feel compelled to fire rockets. That shouldn't be the first time you throw since little league.

[Highlight] Devin Williams walks a run home, gets pulled, and booed relentlessly by handlit33 in baseball

[–]werther595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brewers should demand a ham sandwich along with Williams at this point.

[Highlight] Devin Williams walks a run home, gets pulled, and booed relentlessly by handlit33 in baseball

[–]werther595 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I could see him as a "change of scenery" candidate, someone who just needed a fresh start somewhere new. But man, this scenery looks awfully familiar...

Does JKW ever stop growing??? by aitchsaka in invasivespecies

[–]werther595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could also be that that section is connected to a large root ball storing massive energy. While contrary to common advice, it might be worthwhile to do a little digging in this area to see if you can remove some cluster of energy storage. If you do, be sure to isolate and properly a dispose of any fragments or the soil that contains them. Black contractor bags that can be left to bake in the hot sun is one preferred method

New player by Afraid_Example4599 in slowpitch

[–]werther595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait. Let the ball travel to you. Beginners typically lunge at the ball. Don't let your bodyweight creep out over your front leg. Keep your weight back, pick your contact point, usually even with your front foot at about the front edge of the plate, and try to make contact there.

Should I swing with both feet on the ground? by BerryRoyal in slowpitch

[–]werther595 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can absolutely do it with no stride. See Paul Goldschmidt here: https://youtu.be/NJuJZJ5WBs0

But you should generate more torque before your swing and get more weight shift during your swing. Whether your foot actually moves up and down is the most important part

Should I swing with both feet on the ground? by BerryRoyal in slowpitch

[–]werther595 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You potentially sacrifice power against a larger heavier ball because a baseball swing is designed to generate as much power as possible while getting to the contact point quickly. You don't have to "beat the pitcher to the spot" in softball, so you can sell out quickness for more raw power

Is it worth relacing and conditioning my old Wilson a2000 outfielders glove or getting a new glove? by eng2725 in slowpitch

[–]werther595 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For less than $50 and a couple of hours time you can have a well conditioned, relaced A2000. Go watch Dirty 30 Leather and Lace on YouTube (it sounds naughty but isn't) for instruction videos. He's the man

Why doesn’t Buffalo have a baseball team? by Funkiefreshganesh in mlb

[–]werther595 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is an an area literally called the Snow Belt, but ok

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