Vinnrox250 wrote

Ahhh flashback to when I had my nitro RC cars. Cause battery back then was not what it is today. Little man looks SO excited. I see many amazing memories being made. It pulling him in the sled had me cracking up.

I love Traxxas, been looking at picking up a new one, (XRT Ultimate). Their headquarters is maybe an hour from me, but I fear I wont get as much use out of it as I would like.

Hope you and your son have some great times!!

jamesinaz wrote

Blindside_137 wrote

Such a blast man. Definitely go check them out! I would love the new blue xrt ultimate.

I was sleeping on the idea of one of these for the last few years but hesitated because of the danger with lipo batteries (funny to think nitro is actually safer). I have read horror stories of homes burning down overnight.

But I feel comfortable with how to handle these now, store them, and keep them in some battery safes. The Traxxas charger setup you can bundle with xrt or xmaxx makes it super easy. You just plug them in and balance charge before use, or storage charge when no planned use for more than a few days.

Maybe down the road I’ll add an XRT but right now this is plenty! Haha

MoeTE87 wrote

Congrats!

Gotta post this in the golf thread!

Maynard wrote

Laphroaig is one of my favorites, especially the cask strength stuff.

jamesinaz wrote

Too depressed to post in the golf thread. Was playing with them first round Saturday and hitting them very well. 10th hole threw my back out.

Hoping a week of rest and rehab and back in the saddle.

Vinnrox250 wrote

I didn’t buy it.. earned it. Neighbor brought me this bottle.

MoeTE87 wrote

Oh damn! I am sorry to hear that! Was it a weird swing you needed to take or just a normal shot?

I try to limit my yardwork during the season or lift anything heavy for this very reason. I don't want to miss any time.

I hope you have a very speedy recovery! Do you have a handheld stem machine? I have one and my back is 100x better within a few days.

jamesinaz wrote

Normal swing. I am (ahem) elderly and don't overswing. Just happened. The funniest part was the first swing I tried after injury was on a par 3 185 yards with a 5i. I stopped turning at contact and my hands alone finished the swing. I was in pain. The guys pointed out I should do it more often as I was putting for birdie.

I need to look into this stem machine thing. Hoping to play Saturday and Sunday.

jamesinaz wrote

Normal swing. I am (ahem) elderly and don't overswing. Just happened. The funniest part was the first swing I tried after injury was on a par 3 185 yards with a 5i. I stopped turning at contact and my hands alone finished the swing. I was in pain. The guys pointed out I should do it more often as I was putting for birdie.

I need to look into this stem machine thing. Hoping to play Saturday and Sunday.

flybigjet wrote

I missed a memo-- "Stem Machine Thing"?

TIA--

R.

Buug959 wrote

It's actually a stim, not stem, machine. The type that you attach the electrode patches to your skin and send a mild electrical pulse to contract the muscle. They've been around forever. Remember "Dr." Ho?

Buug959 wrote

It's actually a stim, not stem, machine. The type that you attach the electrode patches to your skin and send a mild electrical pulse to contract the muscle. They've been around forever. Remember "Dr." Ho?

wrickem wrote

M_Six we have the craziest old redbud that decided it would rather be a bench. Now I see some suckers trying to grow straight up at the base

I’ll just let it do its own thing, in 2 weeks it’ll be in full bloom but every year I say it’ll be its last.

We have about 15 other redbuds descended from it here, it throws saplings ll over the place. I always make sure I stake them upright.

M_Six wrote

Ours are well staked. Supposed to leave the stakes for two years so the roots can develop. My main concern is our crappy soil. Maybe a bit too much clay. Although there are dozens of redbuds in the neighboring yards and along the woodlines, so maybe it'll be ok.