Just started fishing again after 15 years
My oldest asked if we could go fishing together and I realized I haven't done it since before he was born. Picked up some basic gear last week and we went to the local pond. Caught
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My oldest asked if we could go fishing together and I realized I haven't done it since before he was born. Picked up some basic gear last week and we went to the local pond. Caught
I've been in the same league with my buddies for 11 years and I swear I think about lineup decisions more than I think about actual important stuff. Lost last week by 0.3 points an
Taking my 6 and 8 year old fishing for the first time next month. I grew up fishing but haven't gone in years. Want to make sure this is a good experience for them so they actually
Today I hung the last picture in my basement setup and it feels surreal. Started this project in 2022 as a way to carve out some space that was just mine. Got recessed lighting, a
Real honest moment here. My son and I weren't connecting much anymore. He's 15 and just withdrawn into his room. My brother suggested we try gaming together so I picked up a Switch
I know some of you are already fired up about grilling season but man, I just got my first nice pellet grill and I'm hooked. Been smoking brisket, ribs, chicken all week. My neighb
Picked up a nice Traeger yesterday and I'm basically a kid on Christmas morning right now. Planning to break it in this weekend with some brisket. Anyone here use Pellet grills? Wh
Spent the last month organizing my garage and I gotta say it feels amazing. Got a proper workbench, tool wall, and everything actually has a place now. My kids can finally walk thr
My oldest asked if we could go fishing so I dusted off my old setup. Rod and reel still work, found some tackle in the garage. We hit up the local pond Saturday morning and didn't
Been thinking about upgrading from my old GTX 1070 setup. Not trying to go crazy expensive but want to play some newer games without everything looking like a potato. Probably look
Took my oldest out to the lake at 5am yesterday. He was grumpy about waking up but we caught 12 largemouths before noon. Nothing huge but the look on his face when he landed his fi
Planning my first competition style brisket. I've done plenty of ribs and pulled pork but brisket intimidates me. Should I go with a meat thermometer or the toothpick test? How lon
After months of planning and spending way too much money, my garage wood shop is finally dialed in. Got a nice table saw, miter saw, and a workbench that actually fits in the space
My kids want me to play Fortnite with them and I feel like a total dinosaur. I tried it last week and got destroyed but they thought it was hilarious. Been thinking about getting a
Seriously, there's something about standing in front of the BBQ for two hours that just clears my head. The smell, the smoke, the simple task of making sure the temp is right. Wife
Took them out to the pond last Saturday and my 6yo actually caught a bluegill. The look on his face man. Worth every mosquito bite and the hour I spent untangling his line from a t
Been working on this for three weekends straight. Built custom shelving for my tools and fishing gear so I can actually see what I have instead of searching through piles. Feels go
Been planning this for like 2 years. Got a solid 8 foot bench with pegboard, tool storage, mounted the drill press, everything organized. First time in my life I know where all my
Wife gave me grief at first but honestly after the kids go to bed, an hour with the headphones on playing competitive multiplayer is the best decompression ever. I'm not a serious
Took my oldest (he's 9) out to the lake last weekend without the other two. Brought some sandwiches, just us, early morning, peaceful. He caught a decent sized bass and his face li