what would you like to be expert at?
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I am not certain if this is an appropriate question for the Lounge but I will accept the risk. Namely if you could be proficient or even expert at something other than programming and related technical subjects which of course you already are what would it be? For me it would be shooting straight pool. It's a great feeling when those balls go kerplunk. There are other skills I would like to be more proficient at but I enjoy the effort in trying to make it so while missing shots in straight pool is a frustrating and painful experience.
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Piano, I would love to be able to play Mozart's as well as Bach's keyboard works.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
Piano for me too. But I want to play Lounge lizard music in a smoky bar, and Rock and Roll keyboards on stage. I would make it a career, if musicians were paid better, but you might as well try to make a living by buying lottery tickets.
Wear your mask. The life you save could be your own.
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Been playing since the day after the Beatles made their American debut on the Ed Sullivan show. I'm pretty good but a long way from expert. I could go for this too.
Wear you mask. The life you save may be your own.
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Piano for me too. But I want to play Lounge lizard music in a smoky bar, and Rock and Roll keyboards on stage. I would make it a career, if musicians were paid better, but you might as well try to make a living by buying lottery tickets.
Wear your mask. The life you save could be your own.
Sounds good too, as long as you don't accept to play blindfolded at a late night event(reference to Kubrick's excellent film Eyes Wide Shut).
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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Fishing! I am 63 years old and the last time I caught a fish was in 1996. Before that lots of trying but nothing. This year I have purchased a Sea Eagle STS10 inflatable fishing boat with trolling motor, a nice fish finder, a couple of poles, and some lures/bait. I live in Michigan and we have a lot of inland lakes for small fish like Bass, Bluegills, Crappie, etc. I built a 100 amp hour Lithium Iron Phosphate battery for my trolling motor and fish finder. I have been watching YouTube fishing videos all winter. I am ready to catch fish (and mostly release). Hurry up warm weather!
Come down to Louisiana. You can go after Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Red fish, Black Drum and Flounder, to name a few.
A bad day fishing beats a good day at anything else!
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I am not certain if this is an appropriate question for the Lounge but I will accept the risk. Namely if you could be proficient or even expert at something other than programming and related technical subjects which of course you already are what would it be? For me it would be shooting straight pool. It's a great feeling when those balls go kerplunk. There are other skills I would like to be more proficient at but I enjoy the effort in trying to make it so while missing shots in straight pool is a frustrating and painful experience.
Singing. I had excellent vocal music teachers back in high school so I know basic technique, breathing, etc. pretty well. Until my stage fright kicks in. I can speak to hundreds (and have) with no problem. Ask me to carry a tune, and all that technique goes away. I even have a hard time singing the national anthem at events where that's a thing. I have to replace the steering wheels in my cars every couple of years they're so traumatized by listening to me, as that's the only place my voice works :sigh: .
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I am not certain if this is an appropriate question for the Lounge but I will accept the risk. Namely if you could be proficient or even expert at something other than programming and related technical subjects which of course you already are what would it be? For me it would be shooting straight pool. It's a great feeling when those balls go kerplunk. There are other skills I would like to be more proficient at but I enjoy the effort in trying to make it so while missing shots in straight pool is a frustrating and painful experience.
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I want to say poker. I enjoy playing and learning. However, I suspect being an expert would end up being like a card counter at blackjack, where it becomes a very boring grind.
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where it becomes a very boring grind.
The very reason why I dropped playing chess in competitions.
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I am not certain if this is an appropriate question for the Lounge but I will accept the risk. Namely if you could be proficient or even expert at something other than programming and related technical subjects which of course you already are what would it be? For me it would be shooting straight pool. It's a great feeling when those balls go kerplunk. There are other skills I would like to be more proficient at but I enjoy the effort in trying to make it so while missing shots in straight pool is a frustrating and painful experience.
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I am not certain if this is an appropriate question for the Lounge but I will accept the risk. Namely if you could be proficient or even expert at something other than programming and related technical subjects which of course you already are what would it be? For me it would be shooting straight pool. It's a great feeling when those balls go kerplunk. There are other skills I would like to be more proficient at but I enjoy the effort in trying to make it so while missing shots in straight pool is a frustrating and painful experience.