AZBadgerFan

re: Best / Worst NFL Stadium Locations:

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/15/26 at 8:24 am to ReauxlTide222

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Idk what it’s like now, but when I lived out there the stadium was in the middle of nowhere

The area has been incredibly developed the past few years with shopping, dining, hotels (massive hotel/waterpark opening soon) and entertainment options. The NFL mandated that they offer more lodging/dining options in order to get another Super Bowl and the amount of hotels that have been built is staggering but the stadium is still off the beaten path in Glendale.

re: Any Route 66 fans here?

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/12/26 at 8:09 am to genro

Flagstaff is easily my favorite town in AZ.

re: Any Route 66 fans here?

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/12/26 at 8:06 am to thatguy

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My 2 biggest bucketlist retirement items are a Route 66 trip and a PCH trip

Doing both this summer in a 4-month RV trip. Starting in Kingman, AZ and taking Route 66 to Chicago then stops in WI, MI, the UP, MN, SD, MT, ID, WA and OR then coming back to AZ via the PCH then picking up Route 66 again near Santa Monica and taking it back to AZ. The plan is to drive the interstate as little as possible.

re: Best Program to Have Never Won a National Champion

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/9/26 at 5:14 pm to EmperorGout

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Wisconsin is a perennial decent but not great program. Oregon competes for titles.

Even as a huge Wisconsin fan I 100% agree with this

re: Portable generator/inverter advice/suggestions needed

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/6/26 at 12:32 pm to LAwolf

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I’d go with two smaller ones and run them in parallel. Yes it will be a bigger pain to refuel etc but they will be easier to move around and you will also have one available if the other one craps the bed. As others have said non ethanol fuel if possible and run them dry if they will be stored for a while. They are pretty easy to work on so may not be a bad idea to take some sea foam and welding tip cleaners with you in case the carb gets gunked up.

Good info, two 2000 watt Predator generators are currently $500 ($100 off) at Harbor Freight and only 49 lbs. each. The 2500 watt Predator weighs 46 lbs. and is currently $630 but a friend says they discount it frequently as well. Definitely an appealing option as they will be easier to transport and move around as I will be moving around pretty frequently on the trip. Summer of 2027 is CN (Alberta, BC and the Yukon) and Alaska (primarily Denali & Katmai National Parks).

re: Portable generator/inverter advice/suggestions needed

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/6/26 at 8:14 am to clschwartz

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I'd do a Predator 3500. If you put soft starts on the AC's it should run both of them. Quiet and fuel efficient with a large enough tank to where you won't be filling it up constantly.

I have soft starts on both A/C's.

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The 5000 would give some additional capacity but that's getting a little bit big to handle by yourself. If you have someone that can help you load it in and out of the truck or if you have a rack you can leave it on at the back of the RV, that would be a good option too.

I know the perception of Harbor Freight products are that they are low quality but the reviews here and online rate the Predator 3500 and 5000 are very highly. There is not a huge weight difference between the two (102 lbs. vs 110 lbs., both I can handle solo) and the 5000 will give me plenty of headroom for not a huge cost difference ($300). A buddy told me both go on sale frequently and since I won't need to pull the trigger for a couple months I can watch for discounts at Harbor Freight between now and then. Thanks to all for your suggestions!

Portable generator/inverter advice/suggestions needed

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/5/26 at 11:50 am

This spring and summer I'm taking a five-month RV trip visiting national parks in CA, the PNW and into ID, MT, SD, MN, WI, the UP and MI and then back to AZ via the old Route 66 and I'm looking for recs on portable generators? I will be traveling in a 28' RV with two A/C's and will need to power those as well as interior/exterior lighting and other small electrical items on occasion when off the grid and not connected to shore power. The plan is to be running generator(s) and/or using solar and battery power 60-75% of the time and the rest moochdocking with friends or hooked up to shore power at a campground.

Looking at Honda (pricey, but good build quality and quiet), Generac, Champion and Predator (Harbor Freight). Reading that running two Honda's 2200u's in parallel (link below) should adequately suit my wattage needs. Any suggestions? All advice and feedback is greatly appreciated!

Honda EU2200i generator

Planet Fitness vs Anytime Fitness

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/5/26 at 7:04 am

This spring and summer I'm taking a five-month RV trip visiting national parks in CA, the PNW and into ID, MT, SD, MN, WI, the UP and MI and then back to AZ via the old Route 66. Obviously one of the main criteria will be availability and looking at maps of clubs for both on my route and there is a smattering for both, obviously near the more populated cities along the route. Looking for a decently-equipped gym to train but also for some amenities like decent shower facilities and Wi-Fi. PF is cheaper ($25/mo. for membership allowing me to train at any facility vs $40/mo. at AF) and I haven't ruled out joining both. I haven't stepped foot in either facility and will before I join but wanted to get feedback from those who have. Thanks in advance for any feedback!

re: Creatine-wow

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/2/26 at 5:17 pm to TigerGman

Orgain Creatine currently on sale at Costco - $15 for 675g ($5 off)

re: Headlight bulb recommendations for my truck?

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 1/1/26 at 8:07 am to tigerfanatic61

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Lasfit

Super easy DIY, affordable & designed vehicle specific fit - eliminating throwing light everywhere (to the best of design abilities).

Low Beam, High Beam & reverse lights were a game changer on a Silverado.

I second Lasfit. I changed out the same lights listed above on my Silverado in addition to the lights illuminating the license plate just to be consistent. The reverse lights change was stark, those are ridiculously bright compared to the old ones.

re: Creatine-wow

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/30/25 at 7:39 am to Maytheporkbewithyou

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You can mix with anything, but loses some of it efficacy when mixed with coffee. I just mix mine in an electrolyte like Gatorade Zero packets.

I also take a second serving after lifting and mix with water. Also, if you mix with grape juice or eat some grapes, a banana, etc then you can elevate your insulin levels and amplify your results.

Not for everyone but I find it easy to just take a tablespoon full of creatine and then quickly wash it down with a glass of water. Very quick and no mixing necessary.

re: Maui/Kapalua recs

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/29/25 at 4:50 pm to AZTiger7072

Located steps from the Ritz entrance adjacent to the Kapalua course, I
have breakfast/coffee here every morning while staying there.

Honolua Store

Food and Drink

re: Creatine-wow

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/29/25 at 3:54 pm to LSU2018USL1982

Where can you buy Creatine?
Amazon, Costco, Walmart, GNC...it's widely available, Google is your friend

How much should you take?
minimum 5 grams daily, I take 15-20 gm

Which brand is best?
I use Orgain & Optimum Nutrition from Costco, many reputable brands out there (again, Google is your friend)

Can you put Creatine in a protein shake?
Yes

re: Who is the 2nd best white running back in NFL history?

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/23/25 at 5:40 pm to Splackavellie

re: I think I hit the age where my eyes are starting to diminish

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/21/25 at 9:50 am to Paul Allen

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40’s is way too young for vision to begin going bad.

I disagree. When mine started going bad around 44-45 I was complaining to my optometrist that it was too young for failing eyesight and he said it that's exactly when it starts in most men.

re: I think I hit the age where my eyes are starting to diminish

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/21/25 at 9:33 am to Giantkiller

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Mid 40's - it goes downhill fast.

That's when it started for me and yes it does!

re: Who is the nicest pro athlete you've ever met

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/19/25 at 6:12 am to chinese58

You will rarely meet a nicer, more humble person than Steve Stricker.

re: Who is the nicest pro athlete you've ever met

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/18/25 at 6:52 am to moontigr

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Best: Diamond Dallas Page, Louis Lipps, TommienFrazier, Sai'vion Jones, Corey Webster, Bret Hart, The Ultimate Warrior, AJ Styles, Brooke Adams

I briefly trained with the Ultimate Warrior (Jim Hellwig) in the early 90's and he was an a-hole in every sense, especially in his treatment of women.

Good Shawn Michaels story:

Back when the University of Wisconsin still had a baseball team some team members went to a WWF event. One of the players was hated by many on the team and the story is he was heckling Michaels throughout his match to the point where they exchanged words. Word has it that Michaels tracked the guy down after the match and slapped the shite out of him in a corridor and no one would break it up. I didn't witness it but it was relayed to me by others and I do know the guy had two black eyes at practice.

re: Who is the nicest pro athlete you've ever met

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/16/25 at 1:29 pm to LSUBoo

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Luis Gonzalez

Agreed. Richie Sexson is a great guy. Conversely, I've heard nothing good about Emmitt Smith and Doug Collins told me once you will never hearing anything good about Michael Jordan outside of his athletic ability and he was trying to be charitable when I pressed him what it was like to coach him.

Barkley and Kurt Warner are two other good guys.

re: What female celebrities have you seen and how did their looks compare to expectations?

Posted by AZBadgerFan on 12/16/25 at 12:06 pm to Sailjuggernaut

Paul Tracy was on the Team Kool Racing Team with Judd's ex-husband Dario Franchitti and he said Ashley Judd is an absolutely horrible person.