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On 3/21/2023 at 1:20 PM, miamistomp said:

 Nice 

  But I hate winn grips - they don't last

 

   

 

 

I have never liked Winn grips either MIA, but my new irons came with them installed brand new so I thought I would give them a try. After 3 months with them I think the Dri-Tac 2.0's are a really fine grip. They are sort of a size that is in between standard and midsize. They have less taper so the right hand has more to hold on to and I like that. Their shock absorption property helps with the arthritis that I have begun to experience in my right index finger. Now I am one that regularly cleans my clubs and grips so I can't do a weekly hot soapy water scrub on the Winns, but they have remained tacky and nice looking since I got them in early December. So for I am leaving the Winns on my irons. 

 

I have been a GP Tour Velvet grip guy since forever. I have that grip on my driver and hybrids. The stock factory grips that came on my 3 &5 woods are still on them (MMC 1/2 cord Align's). I am not a fan of that rough feel but will not replace them because I have never had fairway woods that seemed so balanced. The shaft and heads work well in harmony so I don't want to mess with their magical feel and performance and replace the MMC's and put Tour Velvets on them. 

The grips on my wedges are a whole different story. I have GP CP2's on my wedges. To me they offer just the right feel for touch shots. It has to be CP2's on my wedges. 

 

So when it comes to grips you can see I'm a bit of a head case. 🙃

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17 minutes ago, Petethreeput said:

You pull out Wiig and Sudeikis and fail to note perhaps the most famous recording star on the planet playing the teenager.  The same woman who brought TicketMaster to the congressional stage after they amazingly approved the merger of TM and Live Nation.  On a side note, I am no swifty, but I do enjoy a reason to go to Vegas so when the fam goes to TayTay I will be right there with them.

 

Well I figured everyone would notice Taylor right away so no mention.

 

Nobody thought it was funny anyway so I it was a waste of time.  lol 

[Triple Lindy]

1 hour ago, NJBigFish22 said:

I would be interested in learning more about your routine.  PM me if you don’t want to post or is complicated.

Happy to help! I put together something for my son when his back started acting up. (He’s 6’3” so it was inevitable.) I’ll see if I can find it and I’ll send it. 
 

Get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Stretch-Strap-Exercise-OPTP/dp/B00065X222

 

Game changer when it comes to stretching. That hammy stretch shown on the box cover is what I start with.

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5 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

That Bentley grill gets me every time.

 

It does the same for me TL.  👍

[chisag]

18 minutes ago, Petethreeput said:

perhaps the most famous recording star on the planet playing the teenager.  The same woman who brought TicketMaster to the congressional stage after they amazingly approved the merger of TM and Live Nation.  On a side note, I am no swifty, but I do enjoy a reason to go to Vegas so when the fam goes to TayTay I will be right there with them.

 

 

... I was a DJ for most of the 70's starting in Greenville NC and making my way to bigger cities til I made it to Chicago. The thing about the 70's is not only was it a time of musical experimentation just being in the right place at the right time, but the lyrics were all about making the world and the people in it better. That said I find Swift extremely frustrating. She is just so amazingly talented but her lyrics are so vapid and self centered. To be fair I have no issue with some self centered vapid lyrics as long as she uses her platform responsibly and writes or sings about socially conscious issues relevant to todays youth. Music and lyrics can have such an influence on young minds and I find it sad that she wastes her gift. 

[Triple Lindy]

5 minutes ago, chisag said:

The thing about the 70's is not only was it a time of musical experimentation just being in the right place at the right time, but the lyrics were all about making the world and the people in it better.

Amen to that! I’ve stumbled across these music reaction channels on YouTube. Watching reactions to the music of that era is oddly habit forming.

[Petethreeput]

10 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

 

... I was a DJ for most of the 70's starting in Greenville NC and making my way to bigger cities til I made it to Chicago. The thing about the 70's is not only was it a time of musical experimentation just being in the right place at the right time, but the lyrics were all about making the world and the people in it better. That said I find Swift extremely frustrating. She is just so amazingly talented but her lyrics are so vapid and self centered. To be fair I have no issue with some self centered vapid lyrics as long as she uses her platform responsibly and writes or sings about socially conscious issues relevant to todays youth. Music and lyrics can have such an influence on young minds and I find it sad that she wastes her gift. 

I have to confess, I only really know one lyric, and its the chorus of Shake it Off, and those are the three words I know of any of her songs.  My daughter has been a Swifty since she started and was psyched to go see her so we are going this weekend to see her.  I am not.  The price for the ticket was more than the enjoyment I would get from the concert so I will just stay downtown and gamble while she and the wife go.

 

I have to agree about the 70's and lyrics and am personally not drawn to the constant songs about love/heartbreak.  While many would say punk rock was without direction or decency, it feels like whenever I think of those lyrics that have stuck with me it is usually from the punk genre or the early 80's alternative bands.  I think this is simply because I was much more cognizant of the world in the 80's than I was in the 70's.

[Triple Lindy]

12 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

Happy to help! I put together something for my son when his back started acting up. (He’s 6’3” so it was inevitable.) I’ll see if I can find it and I’ll send it. 
 

Get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Stretch-Strap-Exercise-OPTP/dp/B00065X222

 

Game changer when it comes to stretching. That hammy stretch shown on the box cover is what I start with.

These are the primary stretches I use for my back.

 

For the 2nd one, I use the strap under my knee instead of my hands. While pulling the strap back, I use my elbow to press out on the knee of the leg that’s crossed. Sounds goofy, but it stretches the hip joint at the same time as the back and it combined 2 stretches into 1, saving some time. The only thing not shown is laying on the back, knees up, and pressing a large inflatable balance ball with my arms into my knees. Might be a little difficult to envision. It engages the core and is similar to planking, but laying on your back instead of propped up on your elbows. I’ve also had surgery on both shoulders and planks hurt my shoulders so that was my workaround.

 

Hope it helps!

[scomac2002]

1 hour ago, Triple Lindy said:

That Bentley grill gets me every time.

 

Isn't a Bentley SUV an oxymoron?  🤫

[scomac2002]

50 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

These are the primary stretches I use for my back.

 

For the 2nd one, I use the strap under my knee instead of my hands. While pulling the strap back, I use my elbow to press out on the knee of the leg that’s crossed. Sounds goofy, but it stretches the hip joint at the same time as the back and it combined 2 stretches into 1, saving some time. The only thing not shown is laying on the back, knees up, and pressing a large inflatable balance ball with my arms into my knees. Might be a little difficult to envision. It engages the core and is similar to planking, but laying on your back instead of propped up on your elbows. I’ve also had surgery on both shoulders and planks hurt my shoulders so that was my workaround.

 

Hope it helps!

 

I use a very similar routine everyday for over 6 years now.  👍

[Triple Lindy]

1 hour ago, scomac2002 said:

 

Isn't a Bentley SUV an oxymoron?  🤫

Probably. But no more so than a Porsche SUV. I’m a fan regardless!

 

[ChipStrokes]

3 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

Probably. But no more so than a Porsche SUV. I’m a fan regardless!

 

i loved my macan turbo

[TiScape]

21 minutes ago, Triple Lindy said:

Probably. But no more so than a Porsche SUV. I’m a fan regardless!

 

Worst grills on the market IMO… (and I own a car w/a Buggs Bunny grill haha) Are the Lexus grills. 

[TiScape]

Talking bad a SUVs… Lambo Urus 

[TiScape]

2 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Talking bad a SUVs… Lambo Urus 

What’s crazy about the Urus’ are how much they blend in with other “normal” SUVs. There have been a few times I’ve been next to one at a stoplight and not even realized it at 1st. As opposed to say an Aventador pulling up next to you… You KNOW! Haha

[miamistomp]

 Would rather have this than any of that Euro stuff- Can still find a nicely done Chebby for 50 K

 

[ChipStrokes]

3 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Talking bad a SUVs… Lambo Urus 

one of my tenants is an auto parts/speed shop/aftermarket shop. 

 

one of their regular customers always has his urus there. i think they’re so mean looking

 

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I find the upcoming Audi electric vehicles just stunning looking. 

If I had the cash one would be mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ChipStrokes]

11 minutes ago, touch said:

I find the upcoming Audi electric vehicles just stunning looking. 

If I had the cash one would be mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

audi is way too proud of their EVs in my opinion. 

 

i think the etron gt is close to 120k. 

 

you’re right tho, they’re gorgeous. 

[touch]

Car show models.

 

Chicago Auto Show | Chicago, United States

 

International Geneva Motor Show | Geneva, Switzerland

 

Mondial De L’Automobile | Paris, France

 

Supercar Roma Auto Show | Rome, Italy 

 

Bangkok International Motor | Bangkok, Thailand

 

Bologna Motor Show | Bologna, Italy

 

North American International Auto Show | Detroit, United States

[ChipStrokes]

Just now, touch said:

Car show models.

 

Chicago Auto Show | Chicago, United States

 

International Geneva Motor Show | Geneva, Switzerland

 

Mondial De L’Automobile | Paris, France

 

Supercar Roma Auto Show | Rome, Italy 

 

Bangkok International Motor | Bangkok, Thailand

 

Bologna Motor Show | Bologna, Italy

 

North American International Auto Show | Detroit, United States

the ny auto show will be here in a few weeks. it’s been a while since i went but you make a compelling case for going this year, LP. 

[NCLancer]

6 hours ago, TiScape said:

I barely recognized the dog w/o the hat on! 😆 

The pretty dog in the Duke hat is our girl Ivy.  The big beast without a hat next to the golf club is her handsome brother Ghost.   

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3 minutes ago, ChipStrokes said:

the ny auto show will be here in a few weeks. it’s been a while since i went but you make a compelling case for going this year, LP. 

 

Do go and take photos and tell us about your day at the show please CS.  Some of us around here are car nuts and would appreciate it. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ChipStrokes]

55 minutes ago, miamistomp said:

 Would rather have this than any of that Euro stuff- Can still find a nicely done Chebby for 50 K

 

55-57 chevys will be forever cool. such great cars 

[TiScape]

1 hour ago, miamistomp said:

 Would rather have this than any of that Euro stuff- Can still find a nicely done Chebby for 50 K

 

Love late 60/1970 American muscle. Two of my favs ⬇️

[TiScape]

17 minutes ago, ChipStrokes said:

55-57 chevys will be forever cool. such great cars 

Resto mod ,I really like the Ring Brothers ‘69

🤩

[TiScape]

1 hour ago, touch said:

I find the upcoming Audi electric vehicles just stunning looking. 

If I had the cash one would be mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS E-tron GT is my fav electric Audi

Edited March 22, 2023 by TiScape

[ChipStrokes]

11 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Love late 60/1970 American muscle. Two of my favs ⬇️

here’s my 70. sold it 3 years ago. 

 

 

[Triple Lindy]

15 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Love late 60/1970 American muscle. Two of my favs ⬇️

 

 

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49 minutes ago, TiScape said:

RS E-tron GT is my fav electric Audi

 

That is a fabulous looking car TS. Though the Audi is more aggressively styled I still see the overall shape and stance to be similar to this ride.

I find that to be a good thing.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 23, 2023 by touch