I've been on the omnipod + G7 for two years, diabetic 22 years. It's been great! The times when I go high are due to my own mismanagement. No issues with leaking pods for me.
Anyone else have a positive experience on this thread?
What can type of bait would you throw here for bass?
This is a 10-acre calm lake in the middle of a DFW Texas neighborhood. It’s literally 80 degrees at 6am and 100 degrees until 8pm.
I’ve tried early morning and lake afternoon. Mostly throwing a chatter bait or wacky worm with no hits.
What would you throw here?
I’m realizing my Coast FIRE goals are not going to be as fulfilling as I had hoped. Mostly just need to vent and hear new perspectives that can help me process the plan for my growing family of 5.
Do you ever question your goals and passions, change course, and find new hobbies and passions, etc?
How has your FIRE goal evolved and why?
This happened today while my spouse was opening the garage. I know nothing about garage doors and this is the first time I have had to hire someone for one, so I would rather walk in with some idea of what I am dealing with.
Is this repairable, or is it a full door replacement? What should a fair quote range look like, and what should I look out for when I call companies?
Door is roughly 20 years old, opener is an Overhead Door Legacy 1/2 hp 696CD/B, and it currently does not move freely.
Caught the fishing bug hard these last 18 months and now I want a BFS setup for smaller lures. Not sure where to start.
My first setup was a Curado DC on a 7 ft medium heavy, and also have a Nasci FD 4000 for live bait, catfishing, and saltwater on a Ugly Stik Catfish Special 8'. Probably more reels than a beginner needed, but I have had no complaints learning on them. Part of me wants to do the same here and buy something I will not outgrow. The other part points out that I have never fished BFS and have no idea yet how often I will actually reach for it.
For those who have gone down this road.... is it worth jumping straight to a higher end setup, or is there a mid tier combo that tells you what you need to know first? Also curious about used gear. Do local tackle shops actually carry good used BFS stuff, or is that basically an online only market?
Fish mostly lakes, and occasionally head to the coast for some pier or surf fishing with the Nasci.
TLDR: New to BFS, already trying to overspend. Conquest BFS or talk me down?
Love everything about this putter except the small single alignment line. Did a little DIY here to add two new lines. Likely redoing it to ensure they are perfectly straight.
What do you think? Would you game it?
Heading to Destin Florida near Henderson Beach for a week. Ive really enjoyed fishing the past year and would love to saltwater fish for the first time.
I’m a complete noob and need some advice on 1) reel / gear needed, 2) where to fish on the beach or pier, 3) type of fish to go after, and 4) bait to use!
I want good value and something that will last a long time.
I have a Shimano Curado DC 150 as my sole reel but I’m willing to get a new one for this trip. Probably also getting a travel rod so I can bring it back with me.
Thank you so much!
Edit: Planning to fish the Surf!
I was in a tough spot today so I had to take old insulin that expired eight years ago. To my surprise, it worked great and quickly lowered my blood sugar.
‼️☣️I do not recommend using expired insulin (unless it is a zombie apocalypse or an emergency).
How did it go?
Did the kids enjoy it or was it challenging?
Did you stay in the country or move back?
What are your picks and why?
Here is what I came up with based on what I like long term.
Chevron (energy)
Berkshire Hathaway (financials / conglomerate)
Google (tech)
I'm a complete nooby. I bought a kastking zephyr combo about two years ago as my first rod and have absolutely loved it. I’m still not very good but it’s always a blast. Met some great people and reconnected with a few old friends that just enjoy getting out and casually fishing.
A friend and mentor of mine who has taken me fishing quite a bit asked me to meet him at a local sporting goods store. To my surprise, he helped me pick out this setup and then bought it for me. He also shared how fishing has led to so much personal growth, new friendships, and opportunities to share the faith that we both have. He also told me about a friend of his that passed away years ago who bought him a really nice rod and reel that he still fishes with today.
I can’t really explain it, but this gift made a huge impression on me and I feel really honored by his friendship. I’m absolutely paying this one forward someday.
Fishing with good people is what it’s all about 🥹
My toddlers want me to go swimming nearly every day this past week and my Omnipod is falling off.
If you’re frequently in the water for extended periods of time, what can I do or buy to make sure my Omnipod stays in place? Thanks!🙏
We got the lowest trim of the L60 FE and frankly the obstacle avoidance isn’t enough for our house filled with toddler obstacles.
I don’t have any high thresholds - just a lot of kid stuff that this thing gets hung up on. What should I upgrade to?
Ground floor is 2,000 SF (70% wood floors, 20% carpet, 10% tile) and this L60 FE takes 3 hours and several trips to (sometimes) complete.
Wife and I are mid-30s, net worth around $2.2M, household income ranging from $250k to $500k depending on the year. We have several kids (biological, foster, and adopted) and currently drive two older cars worth a combined $20k with well over 100k miles on each.
My work is demanding, and my near-term goal is to pull back and spend more time with our family.
We are considering upgrading to a used electric SUV in the $60k range but we also don’t typically splurge this big on ourselves. The question is not whether we can afford it… The question is whether spending that money on a car is the right tradeoff against working less sooner or retiring earlier.
Looking for perspective from people who have built wealth responsibly and faced similar decisions. How do you think through a purchase like this when early financial independence is the actual goal?