u/Master_Mechanic_4418

So for reasons too long to tell without a bonfire and a beer I have recently gotten into country music. It’s good shit. Not all of it hits the mark but I’m starting to get an ear for what I like.

But now I got reason to enjoy it and reason to go OUT to enjoy it but that’s where things get foggy. Anyone up for educating a new face cuz I got questions, but the biggest one is what do I need to know? What are you gonna tell your buddy to make sure he has a good time and makes a good impression when you take him to your favorite spot?

Went to my 1st country bar (according to google, yeah I know. Everybody’s gonna have a 1st day though)last night and was told “welcome and this isn’t a country bar” by the bartender. Yes there was a rodeo event going on where they were announcing the bull pairings. Yes every Friday they teach line dancing, but this bar was like hitting a foul ball. Good attempt but doesn’t count.

So what makes the difference?

Is line dancing and country swing dancing the only kind of dancing yall do? It was all they did for hours. Nobody just…danced. Does anyone just grab a partner and dance or do you need to learn the twirling to not get pushed off the floor?

Is it go big or go home from head to toe? Momma didn’t raise me to be sloppy, but I didn’t want to dress like a tourist so I just went as is. Boots, button down, and jeans. I was surrounded by actual rodeo contestants (nice guys hope they do well today) Is it all a must? I wouldn’t know the first thing about buying a hat. Tried one at a wilcos. I felt like I was wearing a plastic pretend hat.

Line dancing. Looks fun. Gonna be interesting doing it after leg day. That something you’re expected to know when you arrive or get off?

And finally, where? I live in Oregon’s PNW. Part of why I’m adapting to the culture opportunity. I gotta drive all the way to Portland? If so I’ll make a day of it but I’d like to know where’s the best destination for a fun evening.

In advance I’m grateful for the advice. Thanks for reading.

So for reasons too long to tell without a bonfire and a beer I have recently gotten into country music. It’s good shit. Not all of it hits the mark but I’m starting to get an ear for what I like.

But now I got reason to enjoy it and reason to go OUT to enjoy it but that’s where things get foggy. Anyone up for educating a new face cuz I got questions, but the biggest one is what do I need to know? What are you gonna tell your buddy to make sure he has a good time and makes a good impression when you take him to your favorite spot?

Went to my 1st country bar (according to google, yeah I know. Everybody’s gonna have a 1st day though)last night and was told “welcome and this isn’t a country bar” by the bartender. Yes there was a rodeo event going on where they were announcing the bull pairings. Yes every Friday they teach line dancing, but this bar was like hitting a foul ball. Good attempt but doesn’t count.

So what makes the difference?

Is line dancing and country swing dancing the only kind of dancing yall do? It was all they did for hours. Nobody just…danced. Does anyone just grab a partner and dance or do you need to learn the twirling to not get pushed off the floor?

Is it go big or go home from head to toe? Momma didn’t raise me to be sloppy, but I didn’t want to dress like a tourist so I just went as is. Boots, button down, and jeans. I was surrounded by actual rodeo contestants (nice guys hope they do well today) Is it all a must? I wouldn’t know the first thing about buying a hat. Tried one at a wilcos. I felt like I was wearing a plastic pretend hat.

Line dancing. Looks fun. Gonna be interesting doing it after leg day. That something you’re expected to know when you arrive or get off?

And finally, where? I live in Oregon’s PNW. Part of why I’m adapting to the culture opportunity. I gotta drive all the way to Portland? If so I’ll make a day of it but I’d like to know where’s the best destination for a fun evening.

In advance I’m grateful for the advice. Thanks for reading.

“Get this to my daughter”

Has anyone actually tried keeping the pistol the whole game?

Hi folks, I recently moved here from the city and don’t know the area or anyone well.

I’m not an experienced hiker but I’m looking to try discovering some hot springs I occasionally hear about. It would be nice to soak after a long week of training. My issue is I keep hearing mixed things about them. Things like how you can’t trust websites because some of the springs no longer exist due to fires. But I can’t figure out which, when, or if they’ve reopened.

I’m not particular about much of the details. Idc about paying. I do care about the hours as I don’t want to get kicked out too early. I don’t care too much about traffic but I do care about people noise.

And if I said I wasn’t looking for a place to someday take a lady I meet I would be lying. But mostly this is gonna be a rest recovery space for me.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hope you have a good Sunday

UPDATE: as of now here’s what I’ve been told by a nice gentleman who lives outside of town. I have no idea how accurate it is.

Umpqua Springs are about 2+ hours away and the hike isn’t too bad but can be steep for the inexperienced. The view is amazing and worth it. He was unsure of the closing time and how much it was enforced. It was either 7pm or 10pm. He also said it was a little remote so what you discovered on arrival could vary. Litter, graffiti, a party. He did nicely suggest that some visitors try to bring extra trash bag space so if inclined they can take some additional trash and if enough people do it the place just starts to improve. I dig that attitude, so I’ll try. And the waterfalls make it worth it.

A place called Terwilliger or Cougar Springs. Also about 2-3 hours away. He was pretty sure it closed at 10pm but also told me it was a really popular spot so off peak times might be best. Hike is an easy half a mile. Said a fire happened there and he personally hasn’t been there since before it. Says it’s open but is unsure how well it has recovered or if the experience is as good as it once was. Also said that since the fire there have been some slides that can affect the roads and how fast to get there.

The 3rd place he mentioned as a negative but I can’t remember its name. Started with a B. Said it was a glorified bath tub and a complete waste of effort.

That’s what I got so far. Hope it helps the curious and like minded. If you have questions feel free to ask, I won’t have them but someone might.

Hi folks, so a friend for her birthday wants to specifically go somewhere where people are as titled above “dressed to kill”. The reasons are personal but let’s say she has a strong desire to really look her best and be around some like minded individuals in the Eugene Springfield area.

Me? I’m clueless but it’s important to her so I’m hoping you kind folks can help me out with suggestions for a martini cocktail bar where there’s dresses heels, button downs and slacks. She’s worked really hard for this and I want to help her enjoy being able to shine. I should also point out she’s 30 so somewhere that’s leaning to the 21 crowd might not be the best fit.

Thanks in advance.

“How much can you bench?”

What does that question mean? Like how much can I successfully do as a set? Once? What’s my current max for a rotation?

I have been going to the gym 20 hrs a week for 2 years since my surgery. I am happy with what I’ve been accomplishing. Other people seem impressed. But then someone asks me a basic gymbro question, And I freeze.

I have no idea how much I can bench. Prolly cuz there’s only smith machines here and I won’t touch them. I stick to the free weights. I have no idea how much protein I eat in a day. I gave my doc a list of pre workouts and asked which he’d choose for me and my workload. I didn’t know what all natty meant til 3 days ago. I feel like there was an orientation class I missed to be able to function. I know gym etiquette. That was beat into me in school. But the rest….

So yeah, what does that question mean. Like I’m your little brother and it’s my 1st day to a gym.

This question is about endgame and will have a spoiler. You’ve been warned.

Seriously back out.

Hi folks, so I have unlocked the Yellow Shore next to Primary and have a question about playing it. Normally I run the gauntlet of biomes slowly powering up so I am high level by the time I get to my next required boss clear. But with the Yellow being straight from primary that’s not doable in a way I can clearly see. Am I missing something or will I always have to enter The Shore at a low level?

Decided randomly to do a run walking. Only running when I had to for combat or platforming. But I just the rest of the time walked like a normal person who had no idea what was around the corner on an alien planet. Turned a corner and stopped in awe at the monolith architecture towering around me with horrors everywhere and had a flashback to playing Brutal Legend and the main character realizing it was Metal.

This game is Metal as hell some times. Specially when you take the time to walk and take it in.

Is it a spoiler if it’s a menu feature?

Well you were warned.

Just noticed now that the databank doesn’t just get larger as you play but also get rewritten as you play. Presumably this is as Primary interprets and assesses data gathered on the planet. It’s not only updating the data but it’s assessment of the topic and its application for the company. When needed it even adjusts mission impact of the new data and how to reprioritize if necessary.

It’s voicing its opinion. But since it’s a company AI its opinion is corporate mandate and policy. And as events unfold and effect the characters including Primary you also start to see it effect the tone of what’s written and the opinions start to sound ……odd.

It’s like reading the diary of a person slowly going insane. And it’s a video game bestiary.

Fucking awesome detail!!!!

Anyone else shout out loud “Act 1?!” When they got to the end of it? This game is gonna be longer than I was expecting.

BRING IT!