Recruiting Forum Football Talk VI

[Devo182]

I could write an essay or just say “it’s tough to go wrong” but I’ll shoot out 3.

1) Melting Pot Social. Lots of options…hard to go wrong with fondue.

2) Curate. Hot spot, but decent portions. Renowned chef lady.

3) Hemmingway’s. Honestly not that sure of the food, but it’s Cuban food on a rooftop with one of the best views anywhere.

- Throw in the usuals…Grove Park Inn, Red Stag, “best restaurant in the country 2022” Chai Pani.

Oh and not sure if still open, but Wicked Weed/Funkatorium’s Cultura spot was very good. More of foodie style

For drinks, I like the offbeat upper South Slope spots of Ben’s Tune Up and Asheville Sports Club. Also a fun Gin place on further down if you like mixed. May be a show or Silent Disco at Rabbit Rabbit as well.

And if you end up there really late night, go to Pie Zaa’s until 2am for some primo people watching. Archetype Brewery also just opened up a rooftop restaurant over here, haven’t been yet. Honestly I’m not nearly as knowledgeable outside of the South Slope and rest of downtown…and I’m bias towards my area, but you can always walk West Asheville or check out south or north for good food too.

I should throw in a spot we just recently checked out but had meaning to for years - Bouchon. French food, which is a bit different from the standard upscale Italian, etc. Really liked it and it is chill but also feels upscale. Get a reservation. And try the escargot

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

You need one of these.

Come to think of it, I could use one of those, too.

Lol...even one of those is useless on that particular trail...there is like 600 granite steps covered in water from the mist of Vernal Falls.


I'd still love to have one though.

 

[Devo182]

fyi, the googles says Biltmore has a restaurant.

Ive found that anything at Biltmore that you pay money for, is completely overrated. Anything can be done for free.

The village around is a great place to babysit the wife, nod your head, and eat with beer. Win win.

Yeah I don’t think I’d ever pay just to enter the estate to eat food. Like you said, not 1-to-1.

Honestly pretty tired of most of Biltmore, except the outdoors and lagoon. An annual pass to drive 5 mins there and go trail running and biking is well worth it though.

 

[peaygolf]

Every P5 coach in the country….

 

[Devo182]

I think it’s technically considered Canton. We’ve been a few times and it’s a great experience. The Inn stays booked up for months in advance.

The wife Loves Strada Italiano in Asheville and you mentioned 12 Bones for BBQ but you need to try Bear’s Smokehouse if you haven’t already.

Bear’s has really stepped up its outdoor space and music. Would 2nd this. That whole row is great, really, from Funktaorium, up to Ben’s. Stomping grounds, no need to venture outside this block.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Has little dude every heard of punctuation? Reminds me of a couple old posters on here.

 

[SSVol]

No. Its permanent

Late last year my wife lost feeling in her hands, feet, and other areas, and was becoming ataxic. After months of doctor tricks we finally got the diagnosis...severe stenosis of the cervical spine. Called for immediate surgery that could leave her completely blind (told her that on the operating table) and quadriplegic. Surgery had some complications and post op her condition was considerably worse. By day 3 or so I was afraid we were going to lose her, story for another time. It was...hard. After 38 years I don't even know how to live without her by my side...

...but then the tide turned. We got her stable and she was able to go home after a couple more days...

...and then began the hard work of finding the new normal. I became the "woman of the house". Did things I'd never done. Helped her bathe. Dress. Go to the bathroom. Dyed her hair. I did my work. And her work. And took care of her. I was overwhelmed, but in time things got easier and became more routine.

After 4 weeks she finally started improving. Moved from a walker to a cane. Didn't need me quite so close. Approaching 6 weeks now she doesn't really need the cane too much, but balance is still a bit dodgy. She's almost back to where she was the day of surgery. I still help her bathe and I'll be up for the next dye job too. No worries, I'm an expert now.

I say all that to say that from sitting alone in a restaurant staring at a plate of food I couldn't eat and contemplating what life would be like without my partner of 38 years, I found a path to a new normal and God gave us the strength to walk it. And it's ok. Things I never thought I would do have become precious memories that I would hate to have missed. We adapt and grow and the new normal does actually become normal.

I wish she didn't have to face it. She's had way more than her fair share. Third spinal op. Heart valve replacement. Several other ops. It isn't fair, but it's our normal. And again, it's fine. We grow.


And you will be fine too. Peace brother.

 

[DeepPurpleFloyd]

Did you see the movie Altered States?

Yeah Im going in cold sober. Want to see what happens naturally.

John Lilly, who that movie is based on and who invented the first sensory deprivation tank and also worked on communication with dolphins, I believe mainly used ketamine before his sessions but occassinally threw in some pure Sandoz LSD for good measure. After having seen that movie in high school and not having access to such a tank, I attempted to simulate the experience by darkening my bathroom, covering my eyes, taking some acid, and laying in a bathtub for about 2 hours. While I didn't regress to the amoeba that started life on earth, I did notice that my hair was crazier looking than normal, bright orange, and my pupils were way larger than they would typically be on acid, but more importantly, appeared to be square!! And my parents were going to be home in about 15 minutes Apparently, these changes were only noticable to me and I avoided getting busted.
I did try an actual sensory deprivation tank in NYC while in college but unfortunatly didn't have access to any mind-altering substances at the time. I did a one hour session and honestly it took me a long time to settle down due to being claustrophobic and likely having some adult ADHD. I did eventually enter a somewhat dreamy, deep meditative state near the end of the session. I recently found a few places with tanks in Charlotte and am planning to try it again and will likely use some 4-ACO-DMT (synthetic shrooms) shortly before starting the session.
I found this Reddit thread a little while back while comtemplating tripping during float session:
Reddit - Dive into anything

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Some lady in Canada liked someone's jeep so she put a duck on their hood. Now if someone likes another person's jeep they give them a duck

You don’t though. Received a hundred ducks with this. Gave zero ducks out.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

tthis is so awesome.

This sounds like what she said.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Thought this was pretty cool.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Who is getting a team? I guess Memphis.

Vestal.

The Vestal Vandals.

 

[Jackcrevol]

You don’t though. Received a hundred ducks with this. Gave zero ducks out.

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Someone pays for my food ahead of me, my first question is 'how much is the one behind me?'

(gnashes teeth),


'hate to be that guy....but....'

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Not surprised by who liked this 1st. . .

 

[Glitch]

Some lady in Canada liked someone's jeep so she put a duck on their hood. Now if someone likes another person's jeep they give them a duck

 

[Orange Studs]

Tennessee Football Recruiting: 4-star Cai Bates sets commitment date

 

[Orange Studs]

Could be a huge July!

 

[InVOLuntary]

You don’t though. Received a hundred ducks with this. Gave zero ducks out.

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I don't give a duck about your shiny blue jeep.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Vestal.

The Vestal Vandals.

I heard Wartburg Warriors. TIFWIW BBQOM

 

[So.ProVOL]

Late last year my wife lost feeling in her hands, feet, and other areas, and was becoming ataxic. After months of doctor tricks we finally got the diagnosis...severe stenosis of the cervical spine. Called for immediate surgery that could leave her completely blind (told her that on the operating table) and quadriplegic. Surgery had some complications and post op her condition was considerably worse. By day 3 or so I was afraid we were going to lose her, story for another time. It was...hard. After 38 years I don't even know how to live without her by my side...

...but then the tide turned. We got her stable and she was able to go home after a couple more days...

...and then began the hard work of finding the new normal. I became the "woman of the house". Did things I'd never done. Helped her bathe. Dress. Go to the bathroom. Dyed her hair. I did my work. And her work. And took care of her. I was overwhelmed, but in time things got easier and became more routine.

After 4 weeks she finally started improving. Moved from a walker to a cane. Didn't need me quite so close. Approaching 6 weeks now she doesn't really need the cane too much, but balance is still a bit dodgy. She's almost back to where she was the day of surgery. I still help her bathe and I'll be up for the next dye job too. No worries, I'm an expert now.

I say all that to say that from sitting alone in a restaurant staring at a plate of food I couldn't eat and contemplating what life would be like without my partner of 38 years, I found a path to a new normal and God gave us the strength to walk it. And it's ok. Things I never thought I would do have become precious memories that I would hate to have missed. We adapt and grow and the new normal does actually become normal.

I wish she didn't have to face it. She's had way more than her fair share. Third spinal op. Heart valve replacement. Several other ops. It isn't fair, but it's our normal. And again, it's fine. We grow.


And you will be fine too. Peace brother.

These last few days had me wondering why her and not me. Im just trying to stay positive and be there for her. Your story is encouraging, thanks for sharing!
Till death do us part!

 

[BigSteve09]

Interesting

 

[UTJoe]

On July 18, 1910, Franklin Pierce Adams immortalized the infield trio of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance in a poem titled "Baseball's Sad Lexicon." A week before, Pierce had happily won a bet that the Chicago Cubs would beat the New York Giants. When he turned in his weekly article to the New York Evening Mail, the paper told him he was eight lines short. Remembering a double play he had seen from the game, Pierce added the following:


These are the saddest of possible words:
"Tinker to Evers to Chance."
Trio of bear cubs, and fleeter than birds,
Tinker and Evers and Chance.
Ruthlessly pricking our gonfalon bubble,
Making a Giant hit into a double --
Words that are heavy with nothing but trouble:
"Tinker to Evers to Chance."

Shortstop Tinker, second baseman Evers, and first baseman Chance were all members of the 1907 and 1908 world champion Chicago Cubs. They were also members of the 1906 team that won a record 116 games. Thanks to the poetics of Adams, the double play combination of "Tinker to Evers to Chance" became a household requiem.
In 1946, all three were elected to the Hall of Fame. Lately, this has been a controversial selection because statistically their numbers both offensively and defensively were average at best. All three were legitimate stars back in the day, but to how far the poem influenced the voting is anyone's guess -- some believe that if not for Adams' poem, all three would be on the outside of the Hall of Fame.
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[Woodlawn VOL]

Interesting

Heck that’s why we play for a winner and loser. That’s how competition works. The wording makes it sound like you wouldn’t take wins and loses into account which makes zero sense. GBO

 

[SSVol]

These last few days had me wondering why her and not me. Im just trying to stay positive and be there for her. Your story is encouraging, thanks for sharing!
Till death do us part!

Yeah, I've replayed my vows many times though this and that "in sickness and in health" part comes in sharp focus!

 

[Glitch]

This place brought tears to my eye's!
We got home from the Hospital this morning and have spent most of our afternoon scheduling Drs appointments and follow ups.
So, my wife is blind in her right eye. This will make things difficult down the road but we dont care. That portion of her brain on the right side is dead. Doctors say headaches will be less and less as her brain finds a way to rewire itself. They put her on blood thinners that requires me to poke her in the stomach daily with a syringe until six weeks after the pregnancy.
They did a ultrasound and the babies vitals checked out fine. Its always a high risk after your first pregnancy. We are considered a higher risk situation due to what happened.
We still have lots of questions but it sounds like we are going to be alright.
Life can change in the blink of an eye.....
Hold your loved ones close and dont take anything for granted.
My family and I send our love and appreciation to all of those that reached out with prayers and support!
Thank you Volnation!

Prayers will continue. God uses even these situations for amazing things. Praying that God reveals how He is working through this.