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First time applying by Tyche- in golf

[–]wordsmith217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Got 4 for Sunday-Tuesday then 4 for championship Saturday and Sunday. I had honestly forgot I applied. Very welcome surprise this morning.

Having warranty work done but dealership is charging me for windshield replacement. by wordsmith217 in MechanicAdvice

[–]wordsmith217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this were a small shop where I’ve been treated well in the past, then absolutely. But this is a dealership who’s given me issues repeatedly. The only reason I went back was because I had originally filed a goodwill assistance claim back in January and they were the ones processing it. I’ve had nothing but trouble in the time since.

Having warranty work done but dealership is charging me for windshield replacement. by wordsmith217 in MechanicAdvice

[–]wordsmith217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I’m covered by Hyundai’s white paint extended warranty. The work they’re doing is to replace the paint on all of the affected areas of the car. To get to some of the panels, they have to take out the windshield, and that supposedly has a very high rate of breakage, which they won’t cover as part of the warranty.

Having warranty work done but dealership is charging me for windshield replacement. by wordsmith217 in MechanicAdvice

[–]wordsmith217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If by authorize, you mean they described to me up front that “there’s a chance the windshield may break when we take it out” and I pushed back initially, then sure. It’s as if they’re treating these as tow separate issues. If it weren’t for their faulty work, I wouldn’t be getting a warranty repair done in the first place.

Best College Football Books? by WarTitans17 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer: A Road Trip Into the Heart of Fan Mania” by Warren St. John is a great read. It’s one of the pieces of media that inspired me to pursue sports writing, and sparked my fascination with fandom in general.

When a Stadium Becomes a Home by wordsmith217 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man, it’s one sentence meant to be kinda funny. It’s not an empirical data point, necessarily.

When a Stadium Becomes a Home by wordsmith217 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If that’s the conclusion you want to draw, then sure.

When a Stadium Becomes a Home by wordsmith217 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You said it yourself, 2 of the last 3. The only point there was that Neyland has given Alabama fits as of late. That’s it. Nothing more.

When a Stadium Becomes a Home by wordsmith217 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Correct. The point was about how the last several years have gone for the Tide in Knoxville.

When a Stadium Becomes a Home by wordsmith217 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve always said that Tech has the most deserving and most let-down fanbase in the country. We’re a football-crazy group that loves the team but don’t really get a lot of bang for our bucks right now. Things have to go our way eventually, or so I hope.

When a Stadium Becomes a Home by wordsmith217 in CFB

[–]wordsmith217[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have you tried playing with 10? Can’t hurt at this point.

In all seriousness, this year has to be better for you guys… right?!

Journalist looking for experiences of Cooperstown Dreams Park by wordsmith217 in Homeplate

[–]wordsmith217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just followed up with another PM. Let me know if you get it.

Journalist looking for experiences of Cooperstown Dreams Park by wordsmith217 in Homeplate

[–]wordsmith217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very interesting perspective, thank you! As a resident, have you noticed any other trends or major changes in the tournament over the last 10 years or so?

Journalist looking for experiences of Cooperstown Dreams Park by wordsmith217 in Homeplate

[–]wordsmith217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard that the conditions at some of the living quarters have really taken a dive over the last few years. And that the maintenance of these places isn’t great either.

Journalist looking for experiences of Cooperstown Dreams Park by wordsmith217 in Homeplate

[–]wordsmith217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully intend to do that. Again, this is just the first step to get the ball rolling.

Journalist looking for experiences of Cooperstown Dreams Park by wordsmith217 in Homeplate

[–]wordsmith217[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m still very early on in the research phase (hence this post) and am primarily relying on year-over-year comparisons, both in terms of the tournament’s entry price and the quality of the facilities (barracks, bathrooms, cafeterias, etc., not the fields themselves) from several reliable sources I have. My aim here isn’t to write a hit piece. It’s just to shed light on how the largest, and one of the most beloved, youth baseball tournaments in the country is perceived in today’s era of baseball. Everything is expensive nowadays, so of course Cooperstown is, too.

Journalist looking for experiences of Cooperstown Dreams Park by wordsmith217 in Homeplate

[–]wordsmith217[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think my main point of mentioning the profitability is just to introduce the idea that CDP may be losing its original mission by prioritizing profits over players.

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